Wheeler Vision Research Center
Wheeler Vision Research Center is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $15K in total assets.
Wheeler Vision Research Center at a glance
- Total assets
- $15,165
- -33.7% vs 2019
- Expenses (2020)
- $7,709
- -30.6% vs 2019
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $15,165 | $7,709 | $217 |
| 2019 | $22,874 | $11,114 | $681 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wheeler Vision Research Center reported a distributable amount of $217 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wheeler Vision Research Center is led by Jefferey C. Whitsett, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jefferey C. Whitsett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Wheeler Vision Research Center
How large is Wheeler Vision Research Center?
Wheeler Vision Research Center reported $15K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Wheeler Vision Research Center?
Wheeler Vision Research Center is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Houston, TX. It holds $15K in total assets as of 2020.
How much is Wheeler Vision Research Center required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Wheeler Vision Research Center reported a distributable amount of $217 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wheeler Vision Research Center's EIN?
Wheeler Vision Research Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1978234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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