Lumw Foundation
Lumw Foundation is a private foundation based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. On its 2024 filing, the foundation states that its sole purpose is making cash contributions to qualifying public charities and that it does not engage in other direct charitable activities.
Lumw Foundation at a glance
In short: Lumw Foundation gave $4.3M across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,253,876
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,770
- +36.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,700,400
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lumw Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12575 Uline Dr, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Phone: (262) 612-4200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lumw Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Genesee Theatre ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
272 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 247 grants of 272 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 15% to recipients in Wisconsin. The filing also lists recipients in Virginia, Montana, and the District of Columbia, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lumw Foundation gives
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 903% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2021) to $4.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Genesee Theatre Waukegan, IL | General | $2,000,000 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Lake Forest, IL | General | $1,032,282 |
| St Joseph Catholic Academy Kenosha, WI | General | $323,093 |
| St Anastasia Waukegan, IL | General | $275,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL | General | $200,000 |
| Town of Manitowish Waters Manitowish Waters, WI | General | $134,926 |
| City of Lake Forest Elawa Lake Forest, IL | General | $53,016 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance Cross Plains, WI | General | $30,000 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center Manitowish Waters, WI | General | $28,301 |
| Camp Jorn Manitowish Waters, WI | General | $27,201 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,700,400 | $5,584,486 | $4,269,555 | $4,253,876 | 70 | $4,263,555 | $328,969 | $472,116 |
| 2024 | $6,385,469 | $2,344,134 | $3,268,878 | $3,257,980 | 73 | $3,263,878 | $305,936 | $380,134 |
| 2023 | $7,310,213 | $4,249,607 | $3,615,647 | $3,604,374 | 64 | $3,614,647 | $206,764 | $310,314 |
| 2022 | $6,676,253 | $5,662,950 | $3,868,633 | $3,868,183 | 1 | $3,868,416 | $62,950 | $354,317 |
| 2021 | $4,881,936 | $3,090,160 | $2,939,800 | $2,929,622 | 64 | — | $36,510 | $316,029 |
| 2020 | $4,731,576 | $5,092,756 | $3,830,951 | $3,815,110 | 1 | — | $60,990 | $269,326 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lumw Foundation reported a distributable amount of $472K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make cash contributions to qualifying public charities. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions involve education, conservation and land preservation, support for people with disabilities, college programs, and health care. For example, Big Shoulders Fund says it supports underserved schools providing quality, values-based education for Chicago children, while the Ice Age Trail Alliance says it works to conserve, create, maintain, and promote the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $4,253,876. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,000,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported grants included $2,000,000 to Friends of Genesee Theatre, $1,032,282 to Lake Forest Open Lands, $323,093 to St Joseph Catholic Academy, $275,000 to St Anastasia, and $200,000 to Big Shoulders Fund. The listed purposes for these grants were general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maureen O' Leary-Guth and Rick McCall as directors; Elizabeth A Uihlein as director and president; Amy Kobussen as director and secretary; and Phil Hunt as director and treasurer.
Lumw Foundation is led by Elizabeth A. Uihlein, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth A. Uihlein
Director & President
Director & President → Director President, 2024
Director President → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kobussen
Director & Secretary
Director & Secretary → Director Secretary, 2024
Director Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Hunt
Director & Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Director Treasurer, 2024
Director Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen O' Leary-Guth
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Rick McCall
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maureen O. Leary Guth (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lumw Foundation
How much does Lumw Foundation give each year?
Lumw Foundation gave $4.3M across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.3M across 73 grants.
What is Lumw Foundation's typical grant size?
Lumw Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $60,770, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lumw Foundation give grants?
Lumw Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants), Manitowish Waters, WI (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Lake Forest, IL (3 grants).
Does Lumw Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lumw Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (70 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lumw Foundation's largest grantees?
Lumw Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Genesee Theatre ($2,000,000), Lake Forest Open Lands ($1,032,282) and St Joseph Catholic Academy ($323,093), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lumw Foundation?
Lumw Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $472K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lumw Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make cash contributions to qualifying public charities. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions involve education, conservation and land preservation, support for people with disabilities, college programs, and health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lumw Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lumw Foundation's EIN?
Lumw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4661673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lumw Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lumw Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lumw-foundation-morg_d673e35c8cd345018a14954ac1571f13
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