Wheelock Family Foundation
Wheelock Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tarpon Springs, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $543K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $61K.
Wheelock Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wheelock Family Foundation gave $61K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,150
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -86.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,575
- +413.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,575
- Total assets
- $543,071
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wheelock Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Runaways Animal Rescue ($46K). Together the top 2 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wheelock Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2021) to $157K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Runaways Animal Rescue Port Richey, FL | Charitable | $46,150 |
| Upper Pinellas Youth Football Inc Palm Harbor, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $543,071 | $129,150 | $96,281 | $61,150 | 2 | $79,329 | $773 |
| 2024 | $510,202 | $135,150 | $122,622 | $89,250 | 15 | $106,049 | $860 |
| 2023 | $497,674 | $171,150 | $186,428 | $156,650 | 7 | $168,992 | $770 |
| 2022 | $512,952 | $131,059 | $110,985 | $70,329 | 11 | $90,817 | $532 |
| 2021 | $492,878 | $523,846 | $67,618 | $52,644 | 15 | — | $6,313 |
| 2020 | $36,650 | $175,000 | $138,350 | $137,500 | 3 | — | $2,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wheelock Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $773 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wheelock Family Foundation is led by Gary K Wheelock, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary K Wheelock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wheelock Family Foundation
How much does Wheelock Family Foundation give each year?
Wheelock Family Foundation gave $61K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 15 grants.
How large is Wheelock Family Foundation?
Wheelock Family Foundation reported $543K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $773 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Wheelock Family Foundation operate?
Wheelock Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, New York, South Dakota, Virginia.
What is Wheelock Family Foundation's EIN?
Wheelock Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4388215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Wheelock Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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