Michael W Louis Private Foundation
The Michael W Louis Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including educational institutions, health organizations, and community organizations.
Michael W Louis Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael W Louis Private Foundation gave $775K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), top state Arizona. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $775,000
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +30.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,833
- -29.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $8,287,600
- +5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael W Louis Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 410 Hunt Club Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Phone: (262) 384-3700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael W Louis Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Louis Unversity ($100K). Together the top 10 received $573K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 117 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (39%), Colorado (17%), Illinois (13%), Utah (11%), and Maryland (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael W Louis Private Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $555K (2020) to $845K (2024). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $775K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Louis Unversity Chicago, IL | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | General Contribution | $90,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Contribution | $88,500 |
| Desert Voices Phoenix, AZ | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Park City Community Foundation Park City, UT | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| The First Tee of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | General Contribution | $45,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Columbia, MD | General Contribution | $40,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Lake Owen Association Cable, WI | General Contribution | $29,000 |
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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 | $8,287,600 | $1,355,371 | $962,388 | $775,000 | 30 | $775,000 | $1,054,369 | $713,379 |
| 2024 | $7,896,070 | $1,093,012 | $1,020,163 | $845,000 | 23 | $845,000 | $778,266 | $686,515 |
| 2023 | $7,825,548 | $802,431 | $720,715 | $575,000 | 23 | $575,000 | $606,196 | $635,505 |
| 2022 | $7,761,181 | $539,207 | $725,082 | $555,000 | 20 | $555,000 | $443,812 | $642,122 |
| 2021 | $7,947,718 | $1,678,052 | $728,487 | $555,000 | 21 | $555,000 | $1,552,947 | $660,664 |
| 2020 | $6,996,301 | $1,456,888 | $690,396 | $555,000 | 25 | — | $1,349,581 | $582,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael W Louis Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $713K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as general contributions. Among its recipients, Valleywise Health Foundation describes its work as supporting Arizona’s public teaching health system, while the Foundation Fighting Blindness says it seeks to advance retinal research toward clinical trials and patient therapies. Park City Community Foundation describes its role as bringing together local nonprofits, donors, and community leaders to address community challenges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $775,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $11,250. The largest reported grants included $100,000 to National Louis University, $90,000 to Colorado College, and $88,500 to Valleywise Health Foundation. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Desert Voices, Park City Community Foundation, and Honor Health Foundation; $45,000 to The First Tee of Phoenix; and $40,000 to the Foundation Fighting Blindness. The listed grants were designated as general contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carrie L Hulburd as president, Henry J Louis as vice president, Steven S Louis as treasurer, and Timothy C Louis as secretary.
Michael W Louis Private Foundation is led by Carrie L. Hulburd, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carrie L. Hulburd
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry J. Louis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven S. Louis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy C. Louis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Michael W Louis Private Foundation
How much does Michael W Louis Private Foundation give each year?
Michael W Louis Private Foundation gave $775K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $845K across 23 grants.
What is Michael W Louis Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael W Louis Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $25,833, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael W Louis Private Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Michael W Louis Private Foundation give grants?
Michael W Louis Private Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (17%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (7 grants), Denver, CO (5 grants), Park City, UT (4 grants) and Cable, WI (2 grants).
Does Michael W Louis Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael W Louis Private Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael W Louis Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael W Louis Private Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Louis Unversity ($100,000), Colorado College ($90,000) and Valleywise Health Foundation ($88,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael W Louis Private Foundation?
Michael W Louis Private Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $775K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $713K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael W Louis Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as general contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael W Louis Private Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael W Louis Private Foundation's EIN?
Michael W Louis Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3941498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Michael W Louis Private 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 September 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 June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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