Private foundation · EIN 81-3941498 · Lake Geneva, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael W Louis Private 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: 30 grants paid, $775K total, median $11K. 7% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$775K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in WI
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Louis UnversityChicago, ILGeneral contribution$100K
Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COGeneral contribution$90K
Valleywise Health FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral contribution$89K
Desert VoicesPhoenix, AZGeneral contribution$50K
Park City Community FoundationPark City, UTGeneral contribution$50K
Honor Health FoundationScottsdale, AZGeneral contribution$50K
The FIRST Tee of PhoenixPhoenix, AZGeneral contribution$45K
Foundation Fighting BlindnessColumbia, MDGeneral contribution$40K
UC San Diego FoundationLA Jolla, CAGeneral contribution$30K
Lake Owen AssociationCable, WIGeneral contribution$29K
Phoenix Country Day SchoolParadise Valley, AZGeneral contribution$23K
Rye Nature CenterRye, NYGeneral contribution$15K
Winter Sports SchoolPark City, UTGeneral contribution$15K
University of ColoradoDenver, COGeneral contribution$15K
New Canaan Community FundNew Canaan, CTGeneral contributions$11K
New Canaan LibraryNew Canaan, CTGeneral contribution$11K
Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral contribution$10K
Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike AssociationCable, WIGeneral contribution$10K
Denver Zoological FoundationDenver, COGeneral contributions$10K
Desert Botanical GardensPhoenix, AZGeneral contribution$10K
Graland Country Day SchoolDenver, COGeneral contributions$10K
Translation GenomicsPhoenix, AZGeneral contribution$10K
Christ Church SchoolParadise Valley, AZGeneral contribution$10K
Utah Outdoor PartnersSalt Lake City, UTGeneral contribution$10K
Washington & Lee UniversityLexington, VAGeneral contribution$7,500
Step - Student Expedition ProgramPhoenix, AZGeneral contribution$5,000
There With CareDenver, COGeneral contribution$5,000
US Ski & Snowboard TeamPark City, UTGeneral contribution$5,000
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COGeneral contribution$5,000
Park City Ski TeamPark City, UTGeneral contribution$5,000

By state: Arizona 10 · Colorado 6 · Illinois 1 · Utah 5 · Maryland 1 · Wisconsin 2

About this foundation

Michael W Louis Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, administered in care of Eoin M Dempsey, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Michael W Louis Private 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 Michael W Louis Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $775K across 30 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Michael W Louis Private Foundation give?

Arizona (10 grants), Colorado (6 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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