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Michael W Louis Private Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE GENEVA, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Eoin M Dempsey. It holds total assets of $7.9M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $6.2M in 2019 to $7.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Arizona. According to available records, Michael W Louis Private Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $555K and $1.1M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 40 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, Illinois, Utah, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Michael W Louis Private Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, IL, UT.
Michael W Louis Private Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 84 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $100K.
Michael W Louis Private Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Michael W Louis Private Foundation is headquartered in LAKE GENEVA, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie L Hulburd | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Henry J Louis | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven S Louis | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Timothy C Louis | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$721K
Total Assets
$7.8M
Fair Market Value
$14M
Net Worth
$7.8M
Grants Paid
$575K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$606K
Distribution Amount
$636K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado CollegeGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Colorado Springs, CO | $40K | 2023 |
| Barrow Neurological FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Phoenix, AZ | $75K | 2023 |
| Valleywise Health FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Phoenix, AZ | $65K | 2023 |
| Foundation Fighting BlindnessGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Columbia, MD | $60K | 2023 |
| Desert VoicesGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Park City Community FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Park City, UT | $50K | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of PhoenixGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Phoenix, AZ | $35K | 2023 |
| Lake Owen AssociationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New Richmond, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Park City Education FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Park City, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| American BirkebeinerGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Hayward, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Uc San Diego FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | La Jolla, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Phoenix Country Day SchoolGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Paradise Valley, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood ActGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Rye Nature CenterGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Rye, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike AssociationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Cable, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Zion Canyon MesaGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Springdale, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| New Canaan LibraryGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New Canaan, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Mamas KitchenGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| New Canaan Nature CenterGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New Canaan, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Step - Student Expedition ProgramGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Rye Fund For EducationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Rye, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| 5 Steps To FiveGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Rye, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| National Louis UnversityGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Adler PlantetariumGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $70K | 2022 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor InstituteGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Phoenix, AZ | $40K | 2022 |
| Winter Sports SchoolGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Park City, UT | $20K | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy In ArizonaGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
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