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Grants paid by William & Florence Wheeler Foundation, tax year 2023
EIN 88-0233486 · Bakersfield, CA · Form 990-PF, Part XV
In tax year 2023, William & Florence Wheeler Foundation (EIN 88-0233486) reported 18 grants paid totaling $270,455. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2023
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Calm Bakersfield, CA | C | $75,000 | paid | TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE WONDERS OF OUR LOCAL HABITAT. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Alano Pintado Equine Health Foundation Los Olivos, CA | U | $75,000 | paid | TO RESEARCH, DISCOVER AND SHARE ADVANCEMENTS IN EQUINE VETERINARY MEDICINE THAT WILL DIRECTLY IMPACT THE HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE OF THE HORSE. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Boys & Girls Club of Kern County Bakersfield, CA | U | $30,000 | paid | TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IMPROVE SCHOLARTICALLY, DEVELOP SOCIALLY, AND PREPARE PROFESSIONALLY. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Garces Memorial High School Bakersfield, CA | U | $18,580 | paid | TO HELP NURTURE STUDENTS' SPIRITUALITY, DEVELOP THEIR INTELLECT AND THEIR CHARACTER. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Mendiburu Magic Foundation Bakersfield, CA | D | $15,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE UNMET NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT MAY BE FACING CANCER AND/OR OTHER CATASTROPHIC OR LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | The Regents of the University of Calif Santa Monica, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE TEACHING, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES OF THE UC SYSTEM. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Surfing for Hope San Luis Obispo, CA | C | $10,000 | paid | TO HELP PEOPLE EASE THE DIFFICULTY OF CANCER THROUGH THE HEALING POWERS OF SURFING AND THE OCEAN LIFE. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Redwings Horse Sanctuary Paso Robles, CA | B | $7,500 | paid | TO ELIMINATE THE CAUSES OF EQUINE SUFFERING THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, RESCUE ABUSED, ABANDONED, AND NEGLECTED EQUINES AND PROVIDE PERMANENT SANCTUARY OR SELECTED ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR THOSE EQUINES. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Bsa Southern Sierra Council Bakersfield, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO PREPARE YOUTH FOR A LIFETIME OF LEADERSHIP AND TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIMES. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Cal Poly Animal Science San Luis Obispo, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO EXPAND ACCESS TO APPLIED STUDENT-FACULTY RESEARCH, ENHANCE PROJECT-BASED, HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND INCREASE INVESTMENT IN CUTTING-EDGE FACILTIES. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Bakersfield Museum of Art Bakersfield, CA | D | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT MUSEUMS THAT ENGAGES, INSPIRES, AND BUILDS COMMUNITY THROUGH VISUAL ART. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Reflections for Women Inc Bakersfield, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | TO INSPIRE EVERYONE TO REFLECT ON GOD'S WORD TO SLOW DOWN, SIMPLIFY, SANCTIFY AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Jim Burke Education Foundation Bakersfield, CA | D | $2,500 | paid | TO HELP THE YOUTH OF KERN COUNTY EXCEL THROUGH GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND CIVIC PROJECTS. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Kathy's Legacy Foundation Carlsbad, CA | U | $2,500 | paid | TO ASSIST CHILDREN WHOSE LIVES ARE TRAUMATICALLY ALTERED BY THE MURDER OF A PARENT DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | California Reining Horse Association Temecula, CA | U | $1,375 | paid | TO ADVANCE THE SPORT OF REINING WITH DEDICATION AND PASSION. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Woods Humane Society San Luis Obispo, CA | B | $1,000 | paid | TO SERVE, PROTECT AND SHELTER HOMELESS COMPANION ANIMALS AND TO PLACE ANIMALS INTO HUMANE ENVIRONMENTS. WHILE PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP, PROVIDE HUMANE EDUCATION, AND REDUCE ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION; AND TO CELEBRATE THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | Frontier Ag Boosters Inc Bakersfield, CA | D | $1,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL CENTERS. | 202420969349101302 |
| 2023 | St Francis School Foundation Bakersfield, CA | B | $1,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION BY PREPARING CRITICAL-THINKING, DISCIPLINED, AND ACTIVE CHRISTIAN LEADERS. | 202420969349101302 |
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