Josephine and Ja Wheeler Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Josephine and Ja Wheeler Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Sweetwater, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $69,091 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,076 and the largest $20,000. 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$69,091
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,076
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $93,549 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $93,549 | 9 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $69,091 | 8 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Josephine and Ja Wheeler Memorial 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 Josephine and Ja Wheeler Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $69,091 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens for Code Enforcement | Nonrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ralls Senior Citizen Association | Nonrestricted | $15,000 |
| Ralls Cemetery Association | Nonrestricted | $9,000 |
| Ralls Mobile Food Pantry | Nonrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lorenzo Senior Citizens Association | Nonrestricted | $6,653 |
| Ralls Historical Museum | Nonrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ralls Isd | Nonrestricted | $4,438 |
| City of Ralls Animal | Nonrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- First Financial Trust & Asset
- Wayne Chowning
- Elisha Reese
- Bill Igal
- Tretha Caddell
- Gloria Reyna
- Kelly Wing
- Michael Sales
Questions people ask
Does Josephine and Ja Wheeler Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Josephine and Ja Wheeler Memorial Foundation give?
$69,091 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,076.
Who runs Josephine and Ja Wheeler Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists First Financial Trust & Asset (Administrato), Wayne Chowning (Trust Admini), Elisha Reese (Director) and Bill Igal (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Josephine and Ja Wheeler Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors.