Private foundation · EIN 36-4301692 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Amy & Steve Louis Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $341K total, median $5,000. 7% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$341K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COEducation$105K
Public Media Fund LLCStamford, CTCharitable$100K
Valleywise Health FoundationPhoenix, AZCharity$50K
Adler PlanetariumChicago, ILCharitable$25K
Our HouseNew Providence, NJCharitable$25K
Avery Coonley SchoolDowners Grove, ILEducation$5,000
Lake Owen Association IncCable, WICharitable$5,000
Wildland Firefighter FoundationBoise, IDCharitable$5,000
Chequamegon Children's TheaterCable, WIArts & humanities$5,000
Naples Botanical GardenNaples, FLCharitable$5,000
AbjsSchaumburg, ILCharitable$5,000
Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MAEducation$2,000
Wisconsin's Green FireRhinelander, WIConservation$2,000
Eaglebrook SchoolDeerfield, MAEducation$1,000
Cable Natural HistoryCable, WICharitable$1,000

By state: Colorado 1 · Connecticut 1 · Arizona 1 · Illinois 3 · New Jersey 1 · Wisconsin 4

About this foundation

Amy & Steve Louis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Graystone Consulting, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Amy & Steve Louis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Amy & Steve Louis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $341K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Amy & Steve Louis Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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