Lumw Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lumw Foundation is a private foundation in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$4.3 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.6 million | 64 | $8.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 73 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 70 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
Lumw 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 Lumw Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $3.6 million |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $647,453 |
| Virginia | 3 | $4,200 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $2,575 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Genesee Theatre | General | $2.0 million |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | General | $1.0 million |
| St Joseph Catholic Academy | General | $323,093 |
| St Anastasia | General | $275,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | General | $200,000 |
| Town of Manitowish Waters | General | $134,926 |
| City of Lake Forest Elawa | General | $53,016 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance | General | $30,000 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | General | $28,301 |
| Camp Jorn | General | $27,201 |
| Seno KRLT Conservancy | General | $26,661 |
| North Lakeland School District | General | $25,196 |
| Matthias Academy | General | $10,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of the Lake | General | $10,000 |
| Nicolet College Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Manitowish Waters Bike Trail Inc | General | $9,431 |
| Howard Young Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Mercer Cross Country Ski Club Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Northeast Illinois Council | General | $5,000 |
| CM Russell Museum | General | $3,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Wi | General | $3,000 |
| Lakeland Airport Commission | General | $2,640 |
| Marshfield Clinic | General | $2,500 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | General | $2,500 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | General | $2,500 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | General | $2,500 |
| Eisenhower Health | General | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General | $2,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | General | $1,500 |
| Rails to Tails Conservancy | General | $1,200 |
| Lake Bluff Open Lands Association | General | $1,000 |
| Little Star Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | General | $1,000 |
| National Audubon Society | General | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | General | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | General | $1,000 |
| Openlands | General | $1,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| First Stage | General | $500 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Maureen O' Leary-Guth
- Rick McCall
- Elizabeth A Uihlein
- Amy Kobussen
- Phil Hunt
Questions people ask
Does Lumw Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lumw Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lumw Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Maureen O' Leary-Guth (Director), Rick McCall (Director), Elizabeth A Uihlein (Director/President) and Amy Kobussen (Director/Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lumw Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.