WHEELER FOUNDATION
Rankin, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
61-1445596
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Rankin, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
61-1445596
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The WHEELER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that has awarded a total of $2.3 million in grants to eight grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to determine their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$1.4M
30%
DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$175K
4%
University of Illinois Foundation
$120K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$44.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WHEELER FOUNDATION?
Yes. WHEELER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does WHEELER FOUNDATION give?
WHEELER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Indiana. 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 WHEELER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WHEELER FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WHEELER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WHEELER FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WHEELER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WHEELER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and University of Illinois Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WHEELER FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting WHEELER FOUNDATION’s website.
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