Michael W Louis Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Geneva, Wisconsin · EIN 81-3941498 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$775K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$11,250
Total assets$15.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
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
93% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Louis Unversity | Chicago, IL | General contribution | $100,000 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | General contribution | $90,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General contribution | $88,500 |
| Desert Voices | Phoenix, AZ | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Park City Community Foundation | Park City, UT | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General contribution | $50,000 |
| The First Tee of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | General contribution | $45,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | General contribution | $40,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General contribution | $30,000 |
| Lake Owen Association | Cable, WI | General contribution | $29,000 |
| Phoenix Country Day School | Paradise Valley, AZ | General contribution | $22,500 |
| Rye Nature Center | Rye, NY | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Winter Sports School | Park City, UT | General contribution | $15,000 |
| University of Colorado | Denver, CO | General contribution | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Community Fund | New Canaan, CT | General contributions | $11,250 |
| New Canaan Library | New Canaan, CT | General contribution | $11,250 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association | Cable, WI | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | Denver, CO | General contributions | $10,000 |
| Desert Botanical Gardens | Phoenix, AZ | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Graland Country Day School | Denver, CO | General contributions | $10,000 |
| Translation Genomics | Phoenix, AZ | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Christ Church School | Paradise Valley, AZ | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Utah Outdoor Partners | Salt Lake City, UT | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | Lexington, VA | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Step - Student Expedition Program | Phoenix, AZ | General contribution | $5,000 |
| There With Care | Denver, CO | General contribution | $5,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Team | Park City, UT | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Park City Ski Team | Park City, UT | General contribution | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $775,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $845,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $575,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641569349100519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3941498
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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