J Jeffry and Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLake Geneva, Wisconsin · EIN 36-3849306 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$229K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$675K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
95% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caf America | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $70,000 |
| The Norton Museum Palm | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Educational | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF THE Serpentine Galleries | NEW York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Louis University | Chicago, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Lycee Francais de Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Preservation Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| King's Academy | Madabamanja, JO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Foundation | Calais, ME | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Srpings, CO | Educational | $5,000 |
| Jamestown Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | Educational | $2,500 |
| Standford University | Stanford, CA | Charitbale | $2,500 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Educational | $1,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Winnetka, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| Friends of Villa | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Top Box Foods | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229,200 | 23 |
| 2024 | $241,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $201,600 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103633
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3849306
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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