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Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler

College Station, Texas  ·  EIN 262568303  ·  Private foundation

Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.5M in annual giving against $50.5M in assets. This page documents the 49 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$50.5M
Total assets
49
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler funds

Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Md Anderson Cancer Center Research
CANCER RESEARCH
Houston, TX$2.4M2024
Md Anderson Cancer Center Research
CANCER RESEARCH
Houston, TX$1.8M2023
Md Anderson Cancer Center Research
CANCER RESEARCH
Houston, TX$1.0M2022
Md Anderson Cancer Center Research
CANCER RESEARCH
Houston, TX$900K2020
University of Houston College of Nursing
GENERAL FUND
Sugarland, TX$700K2022
Blinn College Foundation
NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Brenham, TX$500K2022
City of Hearne
CITY USE
Hearne, TX$455K2020
Blinn College Foundation
NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Brenham, TX$400K2020
Aggieland Humane Society
GENERAL FUND
Bryan, TX$300K2023
Aggieland Humane Society
GENERAL FUND
Bryan, TX$300K2022
Blinn College Foundation
NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Brenham, TX$300K2023
Brazos Valey Food Bank
GENERAL FUND
Bryan, TX$300K2022
Blinn College Foundation
NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Brenham, TX$300K2024
Brazos Valey Food Bank
GENERAL FUND
Bryan, TX$200K2024
Brazos Valey Food Bank
GENERAL FUND
Bryan, TX$200K2023

Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$104K
2018$250K
2020$2.5M
2022$3.1M
2023$2.8M
2024$3.4M

How to apply for funding from Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler

Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler

Does Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler accept grant applications?
Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler fund?
Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Md Anderson Cancer Center Research, Md Anderson Cancer Center Research, Md Anderson Cancer Center Research. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler give in grants?
Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.2M over 49 grants.
Where is Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler located?
Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler is based in College Station, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 262568303.
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About this profile. This page is built from Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Fw Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.