J Jeffry and Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
J Jeffry and Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $229,200 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$229,200
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$674,767
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $241,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $201,600 | 25 | $427,841 |
| 2024 | $241,000 | 24 | $480,678 |
| 2025 | $229,200 | 23 | $674,767 |
How to apply
J Jeffry and Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc 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 J Jeffry and Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $70,000 |
| Illinois | 8 | $58,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $21,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,200 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caf America | Charitable | $70,000 |
| The Norton Museum Palm | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Educational | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | Educational | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF THE Serpentine Galleries | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Louis University | Educational | $10,000 |
| Lycee Francais de Chicago | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Preservation Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Charitable | $5,000 |
| King's Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Colorado College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Jamestown Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Trinity College | Educational | $2,500 |
| Standford University | Charitbale | $2,500 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Williams College | Educational | $1,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Educational | $1,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Friends of Villa | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Top Box Foods | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy C Louis
- Walter W Bell
- J Jeffry Louis
Questions people ask
Does J Jeffry and Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J Jeffry and Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc give?
$229,200 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs J Jeffry and Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy C Louis (Director), Walter W Bell (Director) and J Jeffry Louis (Director).
What does J Jeffry and Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.