Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $634,300 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $175,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$634,300
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$175,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $731,550 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $529,000 | 4 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $731,550 | 5 | $13.9 million |
| 2025 | $634,300 | 5 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
Michael W Louis Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 4 | $534,300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Foundation | General contribution | $175,000 |
| J Jeffry & Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc | General contribution | $175,000 |
| Louis Stewart Foundation | General contribution | $175,000 |
| National Louis University | General contribution | $100,000 |
| Lake Owen Association Inc | General contribution | $9,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly C Louis Stewart
- Tracy L Merrill
- John Jeffry Louis
- Eoin M Dempsey
Questions people ask
Does Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation give?
$634,300 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $175,000.
Who runs Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kimberly C Louis Stewart (President), Tracy L Merrill (Vice President), John Jeffry Louis (Vice President) and Eoin M Dempsey (Treasurer/Secretary).