Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation)
Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) is a private foundation, based in Los Gatos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $316K. Net investment income was $4K.
Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) at a glance
In short: Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) gave $316K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $158K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $316,492
- +161.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $158,246
- +684.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $158,246
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Lani Sutherland - Charitable Fund ($311K). Together the top 2 received $316K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 40 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) gives
- Giving grew 1166% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $316K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $316K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lani Sutherland - Charitable Fund Los Gatos, CA | Transfer for Donor Advised Fund | $311,492 |
| Canine Companions Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $24,957 | $336,303 | $316,492 | 2 | $316,492 | $4,320 | $14,864 |
| 2022 | $309,577 | $27,630 | $150,640 | $121,000 | 6 | $125,262 | $2,252 | $23,198 |
| 2021 | $432,542 | $66,598 | $53,579 | $20,000 | 9 | $25,192 | $38,211 | $27,317 |
| 2020 | $421,103 | $25,421 | $58,866 | $25,000 | 11 | — | — | $25,308 |
| 2019 | $454,548 | $25,817 | $56,250 | $20,200 | 12 | — | — | $27,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) is led by Lani M. Sutherland, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lani M. Sutherland
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard L. Sutherland (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation)
How much does Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) give each year?
Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) gave $316K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $121K across 6 grants.
Where does Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) operate?
Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Tennessee.
How much is Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation) reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation)'s EIN?
Sutherland Family Foundation (Formerly Wheel Works Foundation)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0374995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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