David and Jean Wiley Foundation
The David and Jean Wiley Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants supporting scholarship programs, including awards to educational, community, and other organizations in Texas.
David and Jean Wiley Foundation at a glance
In short: David and Jean Wiley Foundation gave $403K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $402,500
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,250
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $2,196,596
- -14.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Jean Wiley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Potential recipients should submit a letter detailing the nature and activities of their exempt scholarship program or foundation, their selection process for individuals, their history of providing scholarships, and relevant statistics and information about past recipients and program success. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Sam Gainer President
Mailing address: 1318 West Vistawood Dr, Houston, TX 77077-3233
Phone: (713) 621-8090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Jean Wiley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Museum ($100K). Together the top 9 received $373K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 52 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients were in Houston, Brookshire, Sealy, and Llano, Texas, or were identified as individual recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David and Jean Wiley Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 308% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $388K (2023) to $418K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $403K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum Houston, TX | To Fund Scholarship Program | $100,000 |
| Houston Community College Foundation Houston, TX | To Fund Scholarship Program | $100,000 |
| Brookwood Community Brookshire, TX | To Fund Scholarship Program | $50,000 |
| Harc - Houston Aphasia Recovery Center Houston, TX | To Fund Scholarship Program | $35,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Collaborative for Children Houston, TX | To Fund Scholarship Program | $25,000 |
| Gordon Memorial Library Sealy, TX | To Fund Scholarship Program | $25,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools Houston, TX | To Fund Scholarship Program | $20,000 |
| Llano HS Athletic Hall of Fame Schlshp Comm Llano, TX | To Fund Scholarship Program | $10,000 |
| Houston TSCPA Foundation Houston, TX | To Fund Scholarships Program | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,196,596 | $155,495 | $527,640 | $402,500 | 10 | $402,500 | $81,944 | $130,650 |
| 2023 | $2,568,741 | $143,743 | $532,073 | $387,500 | 10 | $387,500 | $52,208 | $138,831 |
| 2022 | $2,957,071 | $362,471 | $561,001 | $417,500 | 11 | $417,500 | $267,811 | $149,987 |
| 2021 | $3,155,601 | $244,665 | $531,279 | $410,000 | 10 | $410,000 | $170,567 | $174,728 |
| 2020 | $3,458,919 | $-27,822 | $538,429 | $417,000 | 11 | — | $59,505 | $189,106 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Jean Wiley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes the grants as funding scholarship programs. The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported: the Children’s Museum says it provides child-centered learning through parenting, literacy, and STEM programs and exhibits; Houston Community College Foundation says it supports HCC student success; Collaborative for Children says it works to improve early childhood education and care in Greater Houston; YES Prep Public Schools says it prepares low-income youth for four-year college or university; and Houston TSCPA Foundation says it provides continuing education and professional development programs for CPAs in the Houston area and supports endowments and charitable causes. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $402,500 through 10 grants. Awards ranged from $7,500 to $100,000, with a median of $27,500. The largest reported awards were $100,000 each to Children’s Museum in Houston and Houston Community College Foundation; $50,000 to Brookwood Community; and $35,000 to HARC - Houston Aphasia Recovery Center. Other listed recipients included an individual recipient, Collaborative for Children, Gordon Memorial Library, YES Prep Public Schools, Llano HS Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship Committee, and Houston TSCPA Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sam Gainer as president and director, Norma Gainer as secretary, treasurer, and director, and Susan Gainer as vice president and director.
David and Jean Wiley Foundation is led by Sam Gainer, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sam Gainer
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Norma Gainer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Susan Gainer
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $33K, to Sam Gainer (President/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David and Jean Wiley Foundation
How much does David and Jean Wiley Foundation give each year?
David and Jean Wiley Foundation gave $403K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $388K across 10 grants.
What is David and Jean Wiley Foundation's typical grant size?
David and Jean Wiley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $27,500, and its average grant was $40,250, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David and Jean Wiley Foundation give grants?
David and Jean Wiley Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants).
Does David and Jean Wiley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on David and Jean Wiley Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Scholarship Program" (9 grants).
Who are David and Jean Wiley Foundation's largest grantees?
David and Jean Wiley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Museum ($100,000), Houston Community College Foundation ($100,000) and Brookwood Community ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David and Jean Wiley Foundation?
David and Jean Wiley Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $403K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David and Jean Wiley Foundation fund?
The filing describes the grants as funding scholarship programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Jean Wiley Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Jean Wiley Foundation's EIN?
David and Jean Wiley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1086964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David and Jean Wiley Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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