Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 611445596) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Wheeler Foundation reported 17 grants totaling $2,302,491 to 17 organizations across 2 states and territories, most often for education. Its largest reported grant was $748,000 to Illinois State University Foundation.
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5 of the 17 grants in this filing (2024) — $1,475,874 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University Foundation | NORMAL, IL | $748,000 |
| Carle Health Center for Philanthropy | PEORIA, IL | $462,874 |
| Vermilion Association for Special Education | DANVILLE, IL | $377,964 |
| Crosspoint Human Services | DANVILLE, IL | $202,419 |
| Danville Area Community College Foundation | DANVILLE, IL | $175,000 |
| Iroquois Special Education Association | GILMAN, IL | $73,592 |
| Danville School District | DANVILLE, IL | $52,358 |
| Eastern Illinois University Foundation | CHARLESTON, IL | $45,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $45,000 |
| Donovan Community School District | DONOVAN, IL | $43,182 |
| Georgetown Ridge Farm Cusd #4 | GEORGETOWN, IL | $25,559 |
| Iroquois County School District #9 | WATSEKA, IL | $16,741 |
| Oakwood Cusd #76 | OAKWOOD, IL | $14,073 |
| Covington Community School Corporation | COVINGTON, IN | $8,631 |
| Hoopeston Multi Agency Services Center | HOOPESTON, IL | $6,400 |
| Armstrong-Ellis School District | ARMSTRONG, IL | $3,832 |
| Pine Village Elementary School | PINE VILLAGE, IN | $1,866 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
