Wheless Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana · EIN 72-6017724
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $690KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 47Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $11MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE ONLY ACTIVITY OF THIS FOUNDATION IS MAKING GRANTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark'S Episcopal Cathedral | $45K | 2025 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana | $35K | 2025 |
| Gleason Initiative Foundation | $35K | 2025 |
| Chastain Park Therapeutic Riding | $30K | 2025 |
| Church of the Holy Cross | $30K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (47 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.