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F W Bert And Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation

  • College Sta, TX
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2008
  • EIN: 26-2568303

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.45M (2024)

Expenses
$3.71M (2024)

Total Assets
$50.2M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,452,126
Expenses
$3,708,006
Net Income
-$255,880
Net Assets
$50,173,904
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
2.9%
Interest Revenue $14,023
0.4%
Dividends $1,379,107
39.9%
Sales of Assets $1,915,449
55.5%
Other Income $43,547
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,404,774
91.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,173,904
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $50,173,904
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donald A Adam (President & Chairman) $0 $0
Louis Newman (Secretary, Treasurer) $0 $0
Stephanie Adam Malechek (Director) $0 $0
Phil Adams (Director) $0 $0
Tom Giesenschlag (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,513,268
Expenses
$3,076,130
Net Income
$3,437,138
Net Assets
$50,429,784
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $37,252
0.6%
Dividends $1,046,427
16.1%
Sales of Assets $5,346,394
82.1%
Other Income $83,195
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,806,000
91.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,429,784
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $50,429,784
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donald A Adam (President & Chairman) $0 $0
Louis Newman (Secretary, Treasurer) $0 $0
Stephanie Adam Malechek (Director) $0 $0
Phil Adams (Director) $0 $0
Tom Giesenschlag (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 20, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$959,160
Expenses
$3,396,805
Net Income
-$2,437,645
Net Assets
$46,992,646
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2,860
0.3%
Dividends $901,033
93.9%
Sales of Assets -$246,532
Other Income $301,799
31.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,110,275
91.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,992,646
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,992,646
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donald A Adam (President & Chairman) $0 $0
Louis Newman (Secretary, Treasurer) $0 $0
Ron Cowe (Director) $0 $0
Phil Adams (Director) $0 $0
Tom Giesenschlag (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,017,978
Expenses
$2,643,063
Net Income
-$625,085
Net Assets
$49,353,074
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $10,867
0.5%
Dividends $756,547
37.5%
Sales of Assets $1,187,039
58.8%
Other Income $63,525
3.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,305,627
87.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,353,074
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $49,353,074
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donald A Adam (President & Chairman) $0 $0
Louis Newman (Secretary, Treasurer) $0 $0
Ron Cowe (Director) $0 $0
Phil Adams (Director) $0 $0
Tom Giesenschlag (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$37,500,629
Expenses
$2,749,891
Net Income
$34,750,738
Net Assets
$50,483,643
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $34,323,612
91.5%
Interest Revenue $109,793
0.3%
Dividends $643,022
1.7%
Sales of Assets $2,403,936
6.4%
Other Income $20,266
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,528,725
92.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,488,743
Total Liabilities $5,100
Net Assets $50,483,643
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donald A Adam (President & Chairman) $0 $0
Louis Newman (Secretary, Treasurer) $0 $0
Ron Cowe (Director) $0 $0
Phil Adams (Director) $0 $0
Tom Giesenschlag (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,161,697
Expenses
$862,687
Net Income
$4,299,010
Net Assets
$18,473,754
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,018,098
97.2%
Interest Revenue $2,587
0.1%
Dividends $478,600
9.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $832,826
96.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,473,755
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $18,473,754
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donald A Adam (President & Chairman) $0 $0
Louis Newman (Secretary, Treasurer) $0 $0
Ron Cowe (Director) $0 $0
Durr Minor (Director) $0 $0
Tom Giesenschlag (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 26, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,509,985
Expenses
$253,674
Net Income
$12,256,311
Net Assets
$14,174,745
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $12,418,046
99.3%
Interest Revenue $14,281
0.1%
Dividends $101,936
0.8%
Sales of Assets -$24,278
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $251,380
99.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,174,745
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,174,745
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donald A Adam (President & Chairman) $0 $0
Louis Newman (Secretary, Treasurer) $0 $0
Ron Cowe (Director) $0 $0
Durr Minor (Director) $0 $0
Tom Giesenschlag (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$58,223
Expenses
$115,793
Net Income
-$57,570
Net Assets
$1,918,434
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $55,191
94.8%
Interest Revenue $3,032
5.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $109,867
94.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,918,434
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,918,434
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donald A Adam (President & Chairman) $0 $0
Louis Newman (Secretary, Treasurer) $0 $0
Ron Cowe (Director) $0 $0
Durr Minor (Director) $0 $0
Tom Giesenschlag (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,141
Expenses
$118,583
Net Income
-$115,442
Net Assets
$1,976,004
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3,141
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $115,346
97.3%
Compensation of Officers* $2,500
2.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,976,004
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,976,004
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mae Dean Wheeler (President & Chairman Of Bo) $500 $0
Ron Cowe (V P, Treasurer & Secretary) $500 $0
Donald A Adams (Director) $500 $0
Durr Mixon (Director) $500 $0
Louis Newman (Director) $500 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,297
Expenses
$114,391
Net Income
-$111,094
Net Assets
$2,091,446
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3,297
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $113,558
99.3%
Compensation of Officers* $2,500
2.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,091,446
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,091,446

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,292,284
Expenses
$152,565
Net Income
$1,139,719
Net Assets
$2,202,540
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,290,000
99.8%
Interest Revenue $2,284
0.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $150,975
99.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,202,540
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,202,540
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mae Dean Wheeler (President & Chairman Of Bo) $0 $0
Ron Cowe (V P, Treasurer & Secretary) $0 $0
Donald A Adams (Director) $0 $0
George A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Louis Newman (V P, Treasurer & Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$500,996
Expenses
$101,461
Net Income
$399,535
Net Assets
$1,062,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $500,000
99.8%
Interest Revenue $996
0.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $100,722
99.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,062,821
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,062,821
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mae Dean Wheeler (President & Chairman Of Board) $0 $0
Ron Cowe (V P, Treasurer & Secretary) $0 $0
Donald A Adams (Director) $0 $0
George A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Louis Newman (0) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,139
Expenses
$35,979
Net Income
-$34,840
Net Assets
$663,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,139
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $35,489
98.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $663,286
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $663,286

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$400,611
Expenses
$51,500
Net Income
$349,111
Net Assets
$698,126
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $400,000
99.8%
Interest Revenue $611
0.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $50,750
98.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $698,126
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $698,126

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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