OVERVIEW: The Ruth Anderson Wheeler and Henry O. Wheeler Charitable Trust supports arts and culture, education, health, human services, public/society benefit and religion in Washington.
IP TAKE: The Wheeler Charitable Trust prioritizes out-of-school and non-traditional learning opportunities, especially in the arts. In addition to Washington, grants have supported organizations and initiatives in California. Apply via Wells Fargo’s Philanthropic Solutions platform by July 1 for consideration.
PROFILE: Established in 1982, the Ruth Anderson Wheeler and Henry O. Wheeler Charitable Trust pursues a mission to “support a variety of charitable causes with a major focus on education and organizations primarily located in the state of Washington.” Areas of specific interest include arts education, out-of-school learning, special education and veterans education programs. In addition to Washington, this funder gives in California.
Grants for Education, Arts Education and Veterans Causes
This funder supports a broad range of arts, out-of-school and non-traditional learning opportunities for children, special needs students, veterans and others. Grantees include Seattle Arts and Lectures, the Pacific Science Center, Tacoma Arts Alive and California’s Veteran Art Institute.
Grants for Mental Health and Homelessness
Wheeler’s past giving has addressed the needs of Washington’s homeless and vulnerable populations, although recent giving has not gone in this direction. Past grantees include Seattle’s Backpack Brigade, Nourish Pierce County and Rebirth Homes of Riverside, California.
Important Grant Details:
Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000.
- Giving mainly stays in Washington, but organizations in California have also received funding.
- This funder tends to support well-established but innovative organizations that provide opportunities for learning outside of traditional classrooms.
- The foundation accepts applications for funding via Wells Fargo’s application portal with a due date of July 1 each year. Find guidelines here.
- For additional information about past giving, see the foundation’s tax filings.
Submit questions to Wells Fargo via email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com or by telephone at (888) 235-4351.
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