Wilshire Charitable Foundation

EIN 20-3873060 Β· OK Β· NTEE T22

Typical grant ~$5K Funds in OK, IL, FL +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Wilshire Charitable Foundation based in OK paid 23 grants totaling $481.3K to 23 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $125K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included Dean McGee Eye Institute, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and University of Oklahoma Foundation. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,988,298
Giving (latest yr)
$481,295
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
23
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
23
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Dean McGee Eye Institute$125,000
  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab$100,000
  • University of Oklahoma Foundation$100,000
  • The 34 Project$35,000
  • Crime Stoppers of OKC$17,750

Where grants went

  • Oklahoma$355,295 Β· 17 grants
  • Illinois$100,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Florida$15,000 Β· 2 grants
  • Maryland$5,000 Β· 1 grant
  • New York$5,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Arkansas$1,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (23)

Dean McGee Eye Institute
Oklahoma City, OK
Medical Research
$125,000
University of Oklahoma Foundation
Norman, OK
Scholarship Funds
$100,000
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, IL
Rehab for traumatic brain and spinal injury
$100,000
The 34 Project
Bethany, OK
Rehab for neurological damaged patients
$35,000
Crime Stoppers of OKC
Oklahoma City, OK
Crime Prevention
$17,750
Free Food Pantry & Educational Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Food Pantry - Human Services
$15,000
Heritage Hall
Oklahoma City, OK
Education
$12,500
Oklahoma City Repertory Theater
Oklahoma City, OK
Community Theatre Project
$10,000
Oklahoma Children's Theatre
Oklahoma City, OK
Community Theatre Project
$10,000
National Shell Museum
Sanibel, FL
Marine Research
$10,000
American Legion Post 88
Norman, OK
Services for Veterans
$10,000
American Cancer Society
Hagerstown, MD
Medical Research
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Wilshire Charitable 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, Wilshire Charitable Foundation reported 23 itemized grants totaling $481.3K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $125K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include Dean McGee Eye Institute, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, University of Oklahoma Foundation, among 23 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wilshire Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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