Based on their 2023 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 726017724) — 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 2023 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Wheless Foundation reported 38 grants totaling $610,000 to 38 organizations across 8 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $75,000 to American Red Cross.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | SHREVEPORT, LA | $75,000 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana | SHREVEPORT, LA | $35,000 |
| Gleason Initiative Foundation | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $35,000 |
| Chastain Park Therapeutic Riding | ATLANTA, GA | $30,000 |
| Community Renewal International | SHREVEPORT, LA | $30,000 |
| Durham Academy Inc | DURHAM, NC | $30,000 |
| Ymca | SHREVEPORT, LA | $30,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of NW LA | SHREVEPORT, LA | $25,000 |
| Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke | DURHAM, NC | $25,000 |
| The Glen Retirement System | SHREVEPORT, LA | $20,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $20,000 |
| Vail Valley Medical Center | VAIL, CO | $20,000 |
| Assistance Dogs of the West | SANTA FE, NM | $15,000 |
| Caddo Council on Aging | SHREVEPORT, LA | $15,000 |
| Robinson's Rescue | SHREVEPORT, LA | $15,000 |
| Chimp Haven | KEITHVILLE, LA | $10,000 |
| Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families | SANTA FE, NM | $10,000 |
| Food Depot | SANTA FE, NM | $10,000 |
| Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting | BATON ROUGE, LA | $10,000 |
| Holy Angels Residential Facility | SHREVEPORT, LA | $10,000 |
| Kitchen Angels | SANTA FE, NM | $10,000 |
| Magnolia Community Services | JEFFERSON, LA | $10,000 |
| MIT | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $10,000 |
| Oakwood Home for Women | SHREVEPORT, LA | $10,000 |
| Oglethorpe University | BROOKHAVEN, GA | $10,000 |
| Paideia School | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 |
| Promise of Justice Initiative | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $10,000 |
| Shriners' Hospital for Children | SHREVEPORT, LA | $10,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth Justice | SHREVEPORT, LA | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America | SHREVEPORT, LA | $10,000 |
| Gingerbread House | SHREVEPORT, LA | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | HOUSTON, TX | $5,000 |
| Providence House | SHREVEPORT, LA | $5,000 |
| Shreveport Bossier Rescue Mission | SHREVEPORT, LA | $5,000 |
| Shreveport Regional Arts Council | SHREVEPORT, LA | $5,000 |
| ST Jude Children's Research Hospital | MEMPHIS, TN | $5,000 |
| ST Mark's Episcopal Cathedral | SHREVEPORT, LA | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | SHREVEPORT, LA | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023 — 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.
