Josephine P & John J Louis Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLake Geneva, Wisconsin · EIN 36-3837993 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$434K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$10.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
79% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Chemistry Labs | Jackson, WY | Medical | $100,200 |
| AmeriCares | Stamford, CT | Charitable | $51,000 |
| Katie Flowers Endowment | Cable, WI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Glencoe, IL | Environmental | $35,500 |
| Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Medical | $25,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | Education | $12,500 |
| Northshore University Healthcare | Evanston, IL | Medical | $11,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Chicago, IL | Medical | $10,000 |
| Cable Natural History | Cable, WI | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | Education | $3,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Environmental | $3,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Drummond Fire and Rescue | Drummond, WI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Great Divide Ambulance | Cable, WI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hayward Area Memorial | Hayward, WI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Lake Owen Association | Cable, WI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| CARE Cable Area Resource | Cable, WI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Green Dog Rescue | Boynton Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wayside House Inc | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Save the Chimps | Fort Pierce, FL | Environmental | $1,500 |
| Forest Lodge Library | Cable, WI | Arts and Humanities | $1,500 |
| Garden Conservancy | Cold Spring, NY | Environmental | $1,500 |
| The Prairie School | Wind Point, WI | Education | $1,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Winnetka, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| National Louis University | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Tunnel for Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Patrick's Missionary Society | Chicago, IL | Religion | $1,000 |
| Kenilworth Garden Club | Wilmette, IL | Environmental | $500 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Baptist Health South | Jacksonville, FL | Medical | $500 |
| The Episcopal Church | New York, NY | Religion | $500 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $300 |
| WTTW Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $300 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Arts and Humanities | $300 |
| Christ Church | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $250 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | Kenilworth, IL | Charitable | $250 |
| The Barbara Bush Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable | $200 |
| The Little Club Scholars Club Co | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $433,500 | 44 |
| 2023 | $175,700 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513009349100711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3837993
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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