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Micklethwait Louise UW

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 316330821

Micklethwait Louise UW is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,427 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $78,427 and the largest $78,427. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $71,452 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$75,6141$1.8 million
2024$71,4521$1.9 million
2025$78,4271$2.0 million

How to apply

Micklethwait Louise UW 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Micklethwait Louise UW funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio1$78,427

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohio State University Development Fund
Columbus, OH
General$78,427

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Micklethwait Louise UW accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Micklethwait Louise UW give?

$78,427 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $78,427.

Who runs Micklethwait Louise UW?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Micklethwait Louise UW fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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