Josephine P & John J Louis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Josephine P & John J Louis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $433,500 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,200. 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$433,500
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,200
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $175,700 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $175,700 | 34 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $433,500 | 44 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Josephine P & John J 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 Josephine P & John J Louis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1 | $100,200 |
| Illinois | 18 | $81,100 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | $75,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $51,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $35,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $27,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $17,500 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brain Chemistry Labs | Medical | $100,200 |
| AmeriCares | Charitable | $51,000 |
| Katie Flowers Endowment | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Environmental | $35,500 |
| Everglades Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Medical | $25,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Education | $12,500 |
| Northshore University Healthcare | Medical | $11,000 |
| Northwestern University | Education | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Medical | $10,000 |
| Cable Natural History | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Williams College | Education | $5,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Education | $3,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Environmental | $3,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Drummond Fire and Rescue | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Great Divide Ambulance | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hayward Area Memorial | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Lake Owen Association | Charitable | $3,000 |
| CARE Cable Area Resource | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Green Dog Rescue | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wayside House Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Save the Chimps | Environmental | $1,500 |
| Forest Lodge Library | Arts and Humanities | $1,500 |
| Garden Conservancy | Environmental | $1,500 |
| The Prairie School | Education | $1,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Education | $1,000 |
| National Louis University | Education | $1,000 |
| Tunnel for Towers Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Patrick's Missionary Society | Religion | $1,000 |
| Kenilworth Garden Club | Environmental | $500 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Charitable | $500 |
| Baptist Health South | Medical | $500 |
| The Episcopal Church | Religion | $500 |
| Chicago History Museum | Charitable | $300 |
| WTTW Chicago | Charitable | $300 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Arts and Humanities | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Josephine P Louis
- Walter W Bell
- Kimberly Louis Stewart
- Tracy Louis Merrill
Questions people ask
Does Josephine P & John J Louis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Josephine P & John J Louis Foundation Inc give?
$433,500 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Josephine P & John J Louis Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Josephine P Louis (President), Walter W Bell (Vice President, Secretary), Kimberly Louis Stewart (Director) and Tracy Louis Merrill (Director).
What does Josephine P & John J Louis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.