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Wheless Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 72-6017724 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $1.3M
- Grants reported
- 87
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47 | $688.5K |
| 2023 | 40 | $613.5K |
Where Wheless Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | SHREVEPORT, LA | MEDICAL | 2023 | $75K |
| ST MARK'S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL | SHREVEPORT, LA | RELIGIOUS | 2024 | $45K |
| GLEASON INITIATIVE FOUNDATION | NEW ORLEANS, LA | CHARITABLE | 2024 | $35K |
| FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA | SHREVEPORT, LA | CHARITABLE | 2024 | $35K |
| FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA | SHREVEPORT, LA | CHARITABLE | 2023 | $35K |
| GLEASON INITIATIVE FOUNDATION | NEW ORLEANS, LA | CHARITABLE | 2023 | $35K |
| CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS | SHREVEPORT, LA | CHARITABLE | 2024 | $30K |
| UNC HEALTH FOUNDATION | CHAPEL HILL, NC | MEDICAL | 2024 | $30K |
| COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE OF NW LA | SHREVEPORT, LA | CHARITABLE | 2024 | $30K |
| CHASTAIN PARK THERAPEUTIC RIDING | ATLANTA, GA | CHARITABLE | 2023 | $30K |
| TISCH BRAIN TUMOR CENTER AT DUKE | DURHAM, NC | MEDICAL | 2024 | $30K |
| COMMUNITY RENEWAL INTERNATIONAL | SHREVEPORT, LA | CHARITABLE | 2023 | $30K |
| CHASTAIN PARK THERAPEUTIC RIDING | ATLANTA, GA | CHARITABLE | 2024 | $30K |
| YMCA | SHREVEPORT, LA | CHARITABLE | 2024 | $30K |
| YMCA | SHREVEPORT, LA | CHARITABLE | 2023 | $30K |
| DURHAM ACADEMY INC | DURHAM, NC | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 | $30K |
| DURHAM ACADEMY INC | DURHAM, NC | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 | $30K |
| COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE OF NW LA | SHREVEPORT, LA | CHARITABLE | 2023 | $25K |
| TISCH BRAIN TUMOR CENTER AT DUKE | DURHAM, NC | MEDICAL | 2023 | $25K |
| THE GLEN RETIREMENT SYSTEM | SHREVEPORT, LA | MEDICAL | 2023 | $20K |
| ASSISTANCE DOGS OF THE WEST | SANTA FE, NM | CHARITABLE | 2024 | $20K |
| GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION | NEW ORLEANS, LA | CHARITABLE | 2024 | $20K |
| UNC HEALTH FOUNDATION | CHAPEL HILL, NC | MEDICAL | 2023 | $20K |
| VAIL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | VAIL, CO | MEDICAL | 2023 | $20K |
| MIT | CAMBRIDGE, MA | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 | $20K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- MR JIM DEVAN
- Address
- PO BOX 29129 SHREVEPORT, LA, 71149
- Phone
- 3184292118
- Deadlines
- NO DEADLINES
- Application materials
- NO SPECIFIC FORM
- Restrictions
- NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Wheless Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.