The Lois Marie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lois Marie Foundation is a private foundation in Midway, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $129,903 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $24,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$129,903
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8,600 the year before.
94% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,600 | 9 | $165,117 |
| 2024 | $129,903 | 18 | $0 |
How to apply
The Lois Marie 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Lois Marie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,795 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $37,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $24,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,108 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Foundation | Support midwifery education | $24,000 |
| Midwives for Haiti | Support birth centers | $22,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Boards | Midwife training | $20,108 |
| Harvest Call | Maternity services | $10,000 |
| Partners Asiamae Tao Clinic | Prenatal care | $10,000 |
| Christian Health Service Corps | Midwife training | $10,000 |
| One Day's Wages | Maternal and child health care | $10,000 |
| Floating Doctors | Midwife training | $5,000 |
| Lake Clinic | Women's health services | $5,000 |
| Nazarene Hospital Foundation | Maternity services | $2,000 |
| Maya Midwifery International | Midwifery services | $2,000 |
| Mercy in Action | Midwifery services | $2,000 |
| Mother Health International | Midwifery services | $2,000 |
| Lalmba Association | Midwifery services | $2,000 |
| Syrian American Medical Foundation | Maternity services | $2,000 |
| Kole Medical Center | Maternity equipment | $795 |
| Individual | Postpartum home visits | $500 |
| Individual | New mothers support group | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jewel Maeda
- Fely Guerrero
- Wendy Martel
Questions people ask
Does The Lois Marie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lois Marie Foundation give?
$129,903 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Lois Marie Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jewel Maeda (Director), Fely Guerrero (Director) and Wendy Martel (Director).
What does The Lois Marie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and international.