Wilshire Charitable Foundation

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK EIN: 20-3873060

Wilshire Charitable Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Established in December 2005, the foundation holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.0M

+0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$538K

-14.1% YoY

Grant Count

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

-24.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilshire Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $285K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Medical research
Youth activities
Wildlife conservation
Volunteer medical services
Hunger relief
Search dog training
Scholarship funds
Public charity support

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, Florida, and Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $2.1M (66%)

Massachusetts $540K (17%)

Florida $315K (10%)

Illinois $100K (3%)

Rhode Island $75K (2%)

New York $10K (0%)

Pennsylvania $10K (0%)

California $9K (0%)

+3 more states

States

Arkansas California Florida Illinois Kansas Massachusetts New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas

Cities

BethanyBostonCambridgeCaptivaChicagoClifton ParkEdmondEureka SpringsFort MyersGuthrieJenkintownLone GroveNewportNormanOjaiOklahoma CityOwassoSan AntonioSanibelSanta Paula

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2024:

Total assets: $5,029,518
Total revenues: $595,699
Total expenses: $583,221
Total liabilities: $1,330

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,029,518	$5,015,807	$5,142,935
Revenue	$595,699	$547,764	$740,913
Expenses	$583,221	$674,510	$662,289
Qualifying Distributions	$541,067	$632,665	$622,200
Net Investment Income	$558,265	$526,263	$711,158
Distributable Amount	$284,998	$282,582	$243,470

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

163 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dean McGee Eye Institute ($125,000), University of Oklahoma Foundation ($100,000), Shirley Ryan AbilityLab ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
American Legion Post 88 Norman, OK	Services for Veterans	$10,000
Beyond the Spectrum Edmond, OK	Services for Special Needs Children	$5,000
Captiva Civic Association Captiva, FL	Legal fees for Project Captiva	$20,000
Carpenter Square Theatre Oklahoma City, OK	Community Theatre Project	$5,000
Community Action Resource Association Tulsa, OK	Services for Inner city youth - Tulsa	$1,000
City Care Oklahoma City, OK	Homeless services	$2,500
Community Housing & Resources Sanibel, FL	Housing for workers serving Sanibel/Captiva	$5,000
Clinic for Rehab of Wildlife (CROW) Sanibel, FL	Rehab for island wildlife	$5,000
Crime Stoppers of OKC Oklahoma City, OK	Crime Prevention	$18,550
Dean McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, OK	Medical Research	$125,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Paul G. Heafy is listed as the contact person for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Paul G Heafy	President	1	—
Andria Heafy	Vice President	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation continues active grantmaking, with 26 grants distributed in 2024 across its priority areas of medical research, education, youth services, and specialized support programs.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wilshire Charitable Foundation fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Medical research • Youth activities • Wildlife conservation • Volunteer medical services • Hunger relief • Search dog training • Scholarship funds • Public charity support

How do I apply for a grant from Wilshire Charitable Foundation?

**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Total giving in 2024: $538,367 • Number of grants made in 2024: 26 grants • Typical award range: $250–$332,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Dean McGee Eye Institute: $125,000 (Medical Research) • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: $100,000 (Rehab for Traumatic Brain and Spinal Injury) • The University of Oklahoma Foundation: $100,000 (Scholarship Funds)

Where does Wilshire Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, Florida, and Illinois.

What size grants does Wilshire Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Wilshire Charitable Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $538K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Wilshire Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wilshire Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $285K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Wilshire Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Wilshire Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3873060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.