Wheels of Giving
Wheels of Giving is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.0M in total assets. In 2024, it made $1.4M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Wheels of Giving at a glance
- Total assets
- $30,990,232
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,375,372
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,447,622
- +184.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,462,022
- +76.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,990,232 | $1,375,372 | $1,462,022 | $1,447,622 | $1,374,014 | $1,541,781 |
| 2023 | $31,179,759 | $1,113,482 | $829,539 | $508,105 | $1,112,232 | — |
| 2022 | $30,916,123 | $50,649,773 | $76,904 | $76,466 | $20,883,594 | — |
| 2021 | $800,000 | $800,000 | $5,000 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wheels of Giving reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wheels of Giving is led by David Slagel, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Slagel
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Slagel
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
Director → Treasurer, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$180K (2023) → $180K (2024)
Joanna Slagel
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Singer
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $180K, to Bill Slagel (Treasurer/Secretary/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Wheels of Giving
How large is Wheels of Giving?
Wheels of Giving reported $31.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Wheels of Giving?
Wheels of Giving is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $31.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Wheels of Giving's EIN?
Wheels of Giving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4156005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2021–2024
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