Steve & Amy Louis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steve & Amy Louis Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $341,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $105,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$341,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $523,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $203,565 | 13 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $523,000 | 16 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $341,000 | 15 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Steve & Amy Louis Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Steve & Amy Louis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $105,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | Education | $105,000 |
| Public Media Fund LLC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Charity | $50,000 |
| Adler Planetarium | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Our House | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Avery Coonley School | Education | $5,000 |
| Lake Owen Association Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wildland Firefighter Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chequamegon Children's Theater | Arts & humanities | $5,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Abjs | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Education | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin's Green Fire | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Eaglebrook School | Education | $1,000 |
| Cable Natural History | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy S Louis
- Steven S Louis
- Margaret Moreland
Questions people ask
Does Steve & Amy Louis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steve & Amy Louis Foundation give?
$341,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Steve & Amy Louis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy S Louis (President), Steven S Louis (Vice President) and Margaret Moreland (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Steve & Amy Louis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.