Barbara F Wheeler Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 75-2838312
Foundation Overview
Based in Aledo, TX, Barbara F Wheeler Foundation has awarded 157 grants totaling $4,075,000 to organizations in Texas, Indiana and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $60,000, with a median award of $20,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 34 recipients (12%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
80% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Fort Worth (54%), Weatherford (23%), Aledo (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 4% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (55%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Barbara F Wheeler Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support For Alheimer's And Dementia | 2023 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Veteran Support Services | 2023 |
| Aledo United Methodit Church | $20,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Youth Missions | 2023 |
| Beautiful Feet Ministries | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, & Health Assistance | 2023 |
| Catholic Worldview Fellowship | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2023 |
| Center Of Hope | $30,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Food And Housing Assistance To Poor | 2023 |
| Community Healthcare Of Texas | $25,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Hospice And Palliative Care | 2023 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Childrens Advocacy | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor | $10,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Scholarships To Family Of Military | 2023 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | $35,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2023 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | $30,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2023 |
| Manna Storehouse | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Emergency Assistance For Needy | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Home Delivered Meals For Elderly | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Arc | $60,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance | 2023 |
| Sisters Of St Mary Of Namur | $40,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2023 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church- Social | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2023 |
| Whole Life Authentic Care | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Healthcare For Women And Families | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support For Alheimer's And Dementia | 2023 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Veteran Support Services | 2023 |
| Aledo United Methodit Church | $20,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Youth Missions | 2023 |
| Beautiful Feet Ministries | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, & Health Assistance | 2023 |
| Catholic Worldview Fellowship | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2023 |
| Center Of Hope | $30,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Food And Housing Assistance To Poor | 2023 |
| Community Healthcare Of Texas | $25,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Hospice And Palliative Care | 2023 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Childrens Advocacy | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor | $10,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Scholarships To Family Of Military | 2023 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | $35,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2023 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | $30,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2023 |
| Manna Storehouse | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Emergency Assistance For Needy | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Home Delivered Meals For Elderly | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Arc | $60,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance | 2023 |
| Sisters Of St Mary Of Namur | $40,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2023 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church- Social | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2023 |
| Whole Life Authentic Care | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Healthcare For Women And Families | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support For Alheimer's And Dementia | 2022 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Veteran Support Services | 2022 |
| Center Of Hope | $30,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Food And Housing Assistance To Poor | 2022 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Childrens Advocacy | 2022 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | $30,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $20,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant Wish For Ill Children | 2022 |
| Manna Storehouse | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Emergency Assistance For Needy | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Home Delivered Meals For Elderly | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Arc | $60,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance | 2022 |
| Sisters Of St Mary Of Namur | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2022 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church- Social | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2022 |
| Whole Life Authentic Care | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Healthcare For Women And Families | 2022 |
| Community Healthcare Of Texas | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Hospice And Palliative Care | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support For Alheimer's And Dementia | 2022 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Veteran Support Services | 2022 |
| Center Of Hope | $30,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Food And Housing Assistance To Poor | 2022 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Childrens Advocacy | 2022 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | $30,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $20,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant Wish For Ill Children | 2022 |
| Manna Storehouse | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Emergency Assistance For Needy | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Home Delivered Meals For Elderly | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Arc | $60,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance | 2022 |
| Sisters Of St Mary Of Namur | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2022 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church- Social | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2022 |
| Whole Life Authentic Care | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Healthcare For Women And Families | 2022 |
| Community Healthcare Of Texas | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Hospice And Palliative Care | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support For Alheimer's And Dementia | 2022 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Veteran Support Services | 2022 |
| Center Of Hope | $30,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Food And Housing Assistance To Poor | 2022 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Childrens Advocacy | 2022 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | $30,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $20,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant Wish For Ill Children | 2022 |
| Manna Storehouse | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Emergency Assistance For Needy | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Home Delivered Meals For Elderly | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Arc | $60,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance | 2022 |
| Sisters Of St Mary Of Namur | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2022 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church- Social | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2022 |
| Whole Life Authentic Care | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Healthcare For Women And Families | 2022 |
| Community Healthcare Of Texas | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Hospice And Palliative Care | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support For Alheimer's And Dementia | 2021 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Veteran Support Services | 2021 |
| Beautiful Feet Ministries | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Ministry For Homeless | 2021 |
| Center Of Hope | $30,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Food And Housing Assistance To Poor | 2021 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Childrens Advocacy | 2021 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2021 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | $20,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2021 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $20,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant Wish For Ill Children | 2021 |
| Manna Storehouse | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Emergency Assistance For Needy | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Home Delivered Meals For Elderly | 2021 |
| Nolan Catholic Highschool | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Scholarship For Education | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Arc | $60,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance | 2021 |
| Sisters Of St Mary Of Namur | $15,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2021 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church- Social | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2021 |
| Whole Life Authentic Care | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Healthcare For Women And Families | 2021 |
| Community Healthcare Of Texas | $17,500 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Hospice And Palliative Care | 2021 |
| Pious Union Of St Joseph | $500 | Grass Lakes, MI, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support For Alheimer's And Dementia | 2020 |
| Beautiful Feet Ministries | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Ministry For Homeless | 2020 |
| Center Of Hope | $30,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Food And Housing Assistance To Poor | 2020 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Childrens Advocacy | 2020 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | $20,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2020 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $20,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant Wish For Ill Children | 2020 |
| Manna Storehouse | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Emergency Assistance For Needy | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Home Delivered Meals For Elderly | 2020 |
| Salvation Army Arc | $60,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance | 2020 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church- Social | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2020 |
| Whole Life Authentic Care | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Healthcare For Women And Families | 2020 |
| Lymphoma And Leukemia Society | $10,000 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Support For Leukemia And Lymphoma | 2020 |
| Sisters Of St Mary Of Namur | $13,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2020 |
| St Anthonys Church | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2020 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Veteran Support Services | 2020 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Minitry/spread The Gospel | 2020 |
| Nolan Catholic Highschool | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Scholarship For Education | 2020 |
| Folds Of Honor | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Scholarhips For Education | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support For Alheimer's And Dementia | 2018 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Veterans Support Services | 2018 |
| Center Of Hope | $60,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Food And Housing Assistance To Poor | 2018 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Childrens Advocacy | 2018 |
| Franciscan Friars Of The Holy Spiri | $20,000 | Laveen, AZ, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2018 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | $37,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2018 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $20,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant Wish For Ill Children | 2018 |
| Manna Storehouse | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Emergency Assistance For Needy | 2018 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Home Delivered Meals For Elderly | 2018 |
| Salvation Army Arc | $60,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance | 2018 |
| St Augustine Mission School | $20,000 | Winnebago, NE, US | Youth Missions | 2018 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $10,000 | Owasso, OK, US | Educational Scholarships Military | 2018 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church- Social | $39,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2018 |
| Pious Union Of St Joseph | $1,000 | Grass Lake, MI, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2018 |
| Whole Life Authentic Care | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Healthcare For Women And Families | 2018 |
| Aledo Education Foundation | $10,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Support Education, Grant, Student Ai | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support For Alheimer's And Dementia | 2017 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Veterans Support Services | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Individuals And Families In Need | 2017 |
| Center Of Hope | $50,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Food And Housing Assistance To Poor | 2017 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $30,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Childrens Advocacy | 2017 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church-food | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2017 |
| Franciscan Friars Of The Holy Spiri | $20,000 | Laveen, AZ, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2017 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | $37,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2017 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $30,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant Wish For Ill Children | 2017 |
| Manna Storehouse | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Emergency Assistance For Needy | 2017 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Home Delivered Meals For Elderly | 2017 |
| Salvation Army Arc | $60,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance | 2017 |
| St Augustine Mission School | $20,000 | Winnebago, NE, US | Youth Missions | 2017 |
| West Acts | $20,000 | West, TX, US | Ministry/ Spread The Gospel | 2017 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $10,000 | Owasso, OK, US | Educational Scholarships Military | 2017 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church- Social | $44,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2017 |
| Pious Union Of St Joseph | $1,000 | Grass Lake, MI, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2017 |
| Aledo Education Foundation | $30,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Support Education, Grant, Student Ai | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support For Alheimer's And Dementia | 2016 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Veterans Support Services | 2016 |
| Catholic Charities | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Individuals And Families In Need | 2016 |
| Center Of Hope | $50,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Food And Housing Assistance To Poor | 2016 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $30,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Childrens Advocacy | 2016 |
| Food Pantry Outreach | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food Assistance For Needy | 2016 |
| Franciscan Friars Of The Holy Spiri | $20,000 | Laveen, AZ, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2016 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | $50,000 | Aledo, TX, US | Ministry/spread The Gospel | 2016 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $30,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Grant Wish For Ill Children | 2016 |
| Manna Storehouse | $40,000 | Weatherford, TX, US | Emergency Assistance For Needy | 2016 |
| Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Home Delivered Meals For Elderly | 2016 |
| Salvation Army Arc | $60,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Food, Clothing, Housing Assistance | 2016 |
| St Augustine Mission School | $20,000 | Winnebago, NE, US | Youth Missions | 2016 |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church | $10,000 | Arlington, TX, US | Support Education, Grant, Student Ai | 2016 |
| West Acts | $20,000 | West, TX, US | Ministry/ Spread The Gospel | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 75-2838312 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 180 Aledo, TX 76008-0180 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Barbara F Wheeler Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | James Stavens |
|---|---|
| Secretary/tr | Philip Stavens |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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