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William a Wheeler & Florence R Foundation

EIN 88-0233486 · CA

Typical grant ~$10K Funds in CA, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2024, William a Wheeler & Florence R Foundation based in CA paid 22 grants totaling $327.7K to 22 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $64.8K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included GARCES MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, CMSF HERITAGE FOUNDATION, and HOFFMANN HOSPICE. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,228,060
Giving (latest yr)
$327,692
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
22
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Garces Memorial High School$64,750
  • Cmsf Heritage Foundation$55,072
  • Hoffmann Hospice$31,120
  • Bakersfield College Foundation$30,000
  • Jack's Helping Hand$25,000

Where grants went

  • California$322,692 · 21 grants
  • New York$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (22)

Garces Memorial High School
Bakersfield, CA
To Help Nurture Students' Spirituality, Develop Their Intellect and Their Character.
$64,750
Cmsf Heritage Foundation
Paso Robles, CA
To Preserve and Enrich the Heritage of the 16Th District Agricultural Association and Showcase Agricultural Industries to the Community; to Offer Support to the 4-H and Ffa Projects and Create Agricultural Education Opportunities; Maintain a Standard of Excellence IN the Facilities and Create Capital Improvement Opportunities and to Serve As an Arm of the California Mid-state Fair That Can Accept Charitable Donations.
$55,072
Hoffmann Hospice
Bakersfield, CA
To Celebrate the Sanctity of Life, Provide Compassionate End-of-life Care, and Comfort the Grieving.
$31,120
Bakersfield College Foundation
Bakersfield, CA
To Support the Collegiate Rodeo Team.
$30,000
Jack's Helping Hand
San Luis Obispo, CA
To Provide Community Programs That Meet the Unique Challenges of Children With Cancer OR Special Needs.
$25,000
Junior League of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
To Advance Women's Leadership for Meaningful Community Impact Through Volunteer Action, Collaboration, and Training.
$20,000
Mendiburu Magic Foundation
Bakersfield, CA
To Provide Support for the Unmet Needs of Children and Their Families That May Be Facing Cancer And/or Other Catastrophic OR Life Threatening Illness.
$15,000
California Reining Horse Association
Temecula, CA
To Advance the Sport of Reining With Dedication and Passion.
$11,500
Surfing for Hope
San Luis Obispo, CA
To Help People Ease the Difficulty of Cancer Through the Healing Powers of Surfing and the Ocean Life.
$10,000
Alano Pintado Equine Health Foundation
Olivos, CA
To Further Equine Veterinary Medicine With New Advancements and Impactful Therapies to Improve Clinical Outcomes.
$10,000
Boys & Girls Club of Kern County
Bakersfield, CA
To Help Young People Improve Scholartically, Develop Socially, and Prepare Professionally.
$10,000
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Paso Robles, CA
To Eliminate the Causes of Equine Suffering Through Educational and Community Outreach Programs, Rescue Abused, Abandoned, and Neglected Equines and Provide Permanent Sanctuary OR Selected Adoptive Homes for Those Equines.
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

William a Wheeler & Florence R Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, William a Wheeler & Florence R Foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $327.7K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $64.8K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include GARCES MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, CMSF HERITAGE FOUNDATION, HOFFMANN HOSPICE, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

William a Wheeler & Florence R Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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