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The Wheeler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $166.8K across 24 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Treasure Cay Community Foundation Inc
Ayer, MA
$229.5K
15%
THE AOPA FOUNDATION INC
Frederick, MD
$200K
13%
The Ohio University Foundation
Athens, OH
$110K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WHEELER FOUNDATION?
No. THE WHEELER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WHEELER FOUNDATION give?
THE WHEELER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE WHEELER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WHEELER FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WHEELER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WHEELER FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $167 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WHEELER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WHEELER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Treasure Cay Community Foundation Inc, THE AOPA FOUNDATION INC, and The Ohio University Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WHEELER FOUNDATION?
THE WHEELER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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