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Christopher D Wheeler Foundation

Preselected recipients only Seattle, Washington · EIN 830332925

Christopher D Wheeler Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $6,000 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,0481$120,006
2024$6,0002$0
2025$6,0005$147,992

How to apply

Christopher D 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Christopher D Wheeler Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington4$5,000
New York1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Cascadianow
Seattle, WA
Upper county food bank$2,000
The Goodnation Foundation
New York, NY
Foster lgbtqia+ community$1,000
Roots Young Adult Shelter
Seattle, WA
Provide shelter for youth in university district of seattle.$1,000
Cocoon House
Everett, WA
To break the cycle of homelessness for young people.$1,000
Westside Neighbors Shelter
Seattle, WA
Provide shelter in cold weather to adults$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Christopher D Wheeler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Christopher D Wheeler Foundation give?

$6,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Christopher D Wheeler Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Christopher D Wheeler (President) and Quantum Northwest (Trustee).

What does Christopher D Wheeler Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and youth programs.

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