FW Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
FW Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation is a private foundation in College Station, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $2.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$69.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 7 | $61.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 10 | $69.1 million |
How to apply
FW Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What FW Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $3.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Research | Cancer research | $2.4 million |
| Blinn College Foundation | Nursing scholarships | $300,000 |
| Brazos Valey Food Bank | General fund | $200,000 |
| Sos Ministries | General fund | $150,000 |
| Aggieland Humane Society | General fund | $100,000 |
| St Paul's United Methodist Church | General fund | $100,000 |
| Scotty's House | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of the Brazos Valley | New building | $50,000 |
| Csisd Education Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston | General fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald A Adam
- Louis Newman
- Stephanie Adam Malechek
- Phil Adams
- Tom Giesenschlag
Questions people ask
Does FW Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does FW Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs FW Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald A Adam (President & Chairman), Louis Newman (Secretary, Treasurer), Stephanie Adam Malechek (Director) and Phil Adams (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does FW Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.