Michael W Louis Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael W Louis Private Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $775,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $100,000. 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$775,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $845,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $575,000 | 23 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $845,000 | 23 | $14.6 million |
| 2025 | $775,000 | 30 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
Michael W Louis Private 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 Michael W Louis Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 10 | $301,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $135,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 5 | $85,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $40,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $39,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $22,500 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Louis Unversity | General contribution | $100,000 |
| Colorado College | General contribution | $90,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | General contribution | $88,500 |
| Desert Voices | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Park City Community Foundation | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation | General contribution | $50,000 |
| The First Tee of Phoenix | General contribution | $45,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | General contribution | $40,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | General contribution | $30,000 |
| Lake Owen Association | General contribution | $29,000 |
| Phoenix Country Day School | General contribution | $22,500 |
| Rye Nature Center | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Winter Sports School | General contribution | $15,000 |
| University of Colorado | General contribution | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Community Fund | General contributions | $11,250 |
| New Canaan Library | General contribution | $11,250 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | General contributions | $10,000 |
| Desert Botanical Gardens | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Graland Country Day School | General contributions | $10,000 |
| Translation Genomics | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Christ Church School | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Utah Outdoor Partners | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Step - Student Expedition Program | General contribution | $5,000 |
| There With Care | General contribution | $5,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Team | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Park City Ski Team | General contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carrie L Hulburd
- Henry J Louis
- Steven S Louis
- Timothy C Louis
Questions people ask
Does Michael W Louis Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael W Louis Private Foundation give?
$775,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs Michael W Louis Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carrie L Hulburd (President), Henry J Louis (Vice President), Steven S Louis (Treasurer) and Timothy C Louis (Secretary).
What does Michael W Louis Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.