Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler

COLLEGE STATION, TX EIN: 26-2568303

The FW Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in Texas and headquartered in College Station, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$50.2M

-0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.4M

+21.4% YoY

Grant Count

+42.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$340K

-15.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler reported a distributable amount of $3.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants across educational and health-related initiatives. Recent documented grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $14.1M (100%)

States

Texas

Cities

BrenhamBryanCollege StationFranklinHearneHoustonSugarland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $50.4 million (2023)
Total Revenue: $6.51 million (2023)
Total Expenses: $3.08 million (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)
Annual Giving: $2.8 million (most recent filing)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$50,173,904	$50,429,784	$46,992,646
Revenue	$3,452,126	$6,513,268	$959,160
Expenses	$3,708,006	$3,076,130	$3,396,805
Qualifying Distributions	$3,404,774	$2,806,000	$3,110,275
Net Investment Income	$3,128,394	$6,313,462	$1,012,427
Distributable Amount	$3,350,375	$2,687,506	$2,809,977

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

59 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Md Anderson Cancer Center Research ($2,400,000), Blinn College Foundation ($300,000), Brazos Valey Food Bank ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AGGIELAND HUMANE SOCIETY BRYAN, TX	GENERAL FUND	$100,000
BLINN COLLEGE FOUNDATION BRENHAM, TX	NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS	$300,000
BRAZOS VALEY FOOD BANK BRYAN, TX	GENERAL FUND	$200,000
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER RESEARCH HOUSTON, TX	CANCER RESEARCH	$2,400,000
SCOTTY'S HOUSE BRYAN, TX	GENERAL FUND	$50,000
ST PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOUSTON, TX	GENERAL FUND	$100,000
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY BRYAN, TX	NEW BUILDING	$50,000
CSISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION COLLEGE STATION, TX	GENERAL FUND	$25,000
EASTER SEALS OF GREATER HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX	GENERAL FUND	$25,000
SOS MINISTRIES BRYAN, TX	GENERAL FUND	$150,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DONALD A ADAM	PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN	0.1	—
LOUIS NEWMAN	SECRETARY, TREASURER	0.05	—
STEPHANIE ADAM MALECHEK	DIRECTOR	0.05	—
PHIL ADAMS	DIRECTOR	0.05	—
TOM GIESENSCHLAG	DIRECTOR	0.05	—

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation has been active in 2024-2025, with significant grants awarded to nursing education programs and cancer research institutions, indicating ongoing engagement in healthcare and educational philanthropy.

Location & Contact

Address: 1 Momentum Blvd Ste 1000, College Station, TX 77845-6335
Phone: 979-776-1111
EIN: 26-2568303
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated 501(c)(3) since November 2008

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler?

The foundation makes grants across educational and health-related initiatives. Recent documented grants include: • **Blinn College Foundation:** $300,000 for nursing scholarships (2024) • **MD Anderson Cancer Center:** $9 million grant (2025) The foundation demonstrates a commitment to supporting higher education scholarships and medical research initiatives.

What size grants does Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler award?

In 2024, Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler awarded 10 grants totaling $3.4M — an average of about $340K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler reported a distributable amount of $3.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.