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Private foundation · EIN 81-3640917

Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation

Lake Geneva, WI

Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Geneva, WI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $634K in grants and contributions paid across 5 grants, with $15.1M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Half Moon Foundation, J Jeffry & Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc and Louis Stewart Foundation.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Half Moon FoundationLake Geneva, WIGeneral Contribution$175,000
J Jeffry & Elizabeth S Louis Foundation IncLake Geneva, WIGeneral Contribution$175,000
Louis Stewart FoundationLake Geneva, WIGeneral Contribution$175,000
National Louis UniversityChicago, ILGeneral Contribution$100,000
Lake Owen Association IncCable, WIGeneral Contribution$9,300

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $634,300 in grants and contributions paid (5 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Michael W Louis Charitable Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Half Moon Foundation (WI), $175K, J Jeffry & Elizabeth S Louis Foundation Inc (WI), $175K, Louis Stewart Foundation (WI), $175K, National Louis University (IL), $100K and Lake Owen Association Inc (WI), $9.3K.