Private foundation · EIN 41-1859474 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $300K total, median $35K. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$300K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.0M

How to apply

Past and present information about the applicant, budget, projections, use of funds, other fund raising efforts, tax exemption letter, etc. Contact: Penelope B Hatten, 3001 Broadway Street Ne Ste 640, Minneapolis, Mn, 9525121165 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Headwaters AcademyBozeman, MTEducation$100K
ThriveBozeman, MTGiving every child opportunity to succeed and grow$100K
Bunston Day SchoolCenterville, MDTo educate ethically and environmentally minded scholars, citizens, and leaders for our globalized society$50K
Other World MediaFreeland, WAIndependent media production company$20K
Bozeman High School Bozeman Speech and Debate TeamBozeman, MTEducation$15K
Florida Keys Wild Bird CenterTavernier, FLSupport the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native and migratory wild birds that have been harmed or displaced$15K

By state: Montana 3 · Maryland 1 · Washington 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Louis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Randall J Sukovich, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Louis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Louis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $300K across 6 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Louis Foundation give?

Montana (3 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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