Wheelwright Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Wheelwright Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Oakley, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $152,743 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$152,743
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$915,605
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $110,361 the year before.
72% 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 | $110,361 | 24 | $594,297 |
| 2024 | $152,743 | 43 | $915,605 |
How to apply
| Contact | Steven C Wheelwright PO Box 21 - 1550 Weber Canyon Road, Oakley, UT 84055 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 718-1418, swheelwright@hbs.edu |
| What to submit | Copy of application to institution, 3 years transcripts, plan for studies and desired degree, budget showing sources and uses of funds. |
| Deadlines | Same as admission deadlines for university planning to attend. |
| Restrictions | Must demonstrate financial need and no other resources to obtain an education. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wheelwright Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Utah. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 23 | $71,343 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $16,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $12,500 |
| Texas | 7 | $11,400 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $5,400 |
| California | 2 | $3,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Magic Yarn | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Engage Now Africa | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Fight the New Drug | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lone Buffalo | General purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Cincinnati - Student Emergency Fund | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship and community award | $9,283 |
| Brigham Young University | General purpose | $6,550 |
| A Child's Hope Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Scholarship and community award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship and community award | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship and community award | $4,000 |
| Westlake Academy Library | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Faith Matters Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Mormon Women for Ethical Government | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Now I Can | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Raleigh Immigrant Community | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Elba Marcil | Scholarship and community award | $2,000 |
| Help Start Education Foundation | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship and community award | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship and community award | $2,000 |
| Provo City School District | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Stanford University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Child Care Resource Center | General purpose | $1,900 |
| Big Ocean Women | General purpose | $1,500 |
| California Family Foundation - Beechwood School | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Acad for Creating Enterprise | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship and community award | $1,000 |
| Down Syndrome Partnership of Northern Texas | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Inspired Arts League | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Jane Jacob | Scholarship and community award | $1,000 |
| Stella Oaks Foundation | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Teach the Children Uganda | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The University of Cincinnati Foundation | Scholarship funds | $1,000 |
| Valiant Hearts | General purpose | $900 |
| Life Santa | General purpose | $510 |
| Mormon Women Project | General purpose | $500 |
| To Ukraine With Love | General purpose | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship and community award | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven C Wheelwright
- Margaret S Wheelwright
- Marianne W Lewis
- Melinda W Brown
- S Douglas Brown
- Kristen W Taylor
- Robert M Taylor
- Matthew S Wheelwright
- Nancy H Wheelwright
- Spencer D Wheelwright
- Alice Brown
Questions people ask
Does Wheelwright Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Same as admission deadlines for university planning to attend.
How much does Wheelwright Family Charitable Foundation give?
$152,743 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Wheelwright Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven C Wheelwright (Trustee), Margaret S Wheelwright (Trustee), Marianne W Lewis (Trustee) and Melinda W Brown (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Wheelwright Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.