The Louis Stewart Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLake Geneva, Wisconsin · EIN 36-3993797 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$253K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $30,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation American Donor Fund | West Malling, UK | Social welfare | $101,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | Environmental | $100,000 |
| Saving Nature | Durham, NC | General | $30,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Canadian Nature | Buffalo, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Cable Natural History Museum | Cable, WI | Education | $2,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| Pams Foundation Inc | Eureka, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Winnetka, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | Evanston, IL | Medical | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University Film Department | Evanston, IL | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $287,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $199,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349105007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3993797
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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