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Louis Foundation Inc

Its FY2023 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$1.0M
Granted FY2023
2
Grants FY2023
1
States reached
$1.0M
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
0199% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2023.

Health$1.6MEducation$299kScience & Tech$115kEnvironment$112kPhilanthropy$105kAnimals$95kHuman Services$90kCivil Rights$70kOther$0
02FY2023 · 2 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2023

  • $10k–50k1 grant · $20k
  • $250k+1 grant · $1.0M
$1,012,000
Median grant
1
States reached
$0
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
Valleywise health foundation$1,012,000
Barrow Neurological Foundation$20,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY17–22, $140k) land where the poverty rate runs at 11%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%AMERICAN RED CROSS - GRAND CANYON CHAPTER: $10k → 11%AMERICAN RED CROSS - GRAND CANYON CHAPTER: $10k → 11%AMERICAN RED CROSS - GRAND CANYON CHAPTER: $10k → 11%American Red Cross - Grand Canyon Chapter: $5k → 11%American Red Cross - Grand Canyon Chapter: $5k → 11%AMERICAN RED CROSS - GRAND CANYON CHAPTER: $5k → 11%HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY: $25k → 11%HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY: $25k → 11%HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY: $25k → 11%Hospice of the Valley: $10k → 11%Hospice of the Valley: $10k → 11%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

98%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$2.7M · 35 repeat orgs$65k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +46% since the first grant, against +44% for those funded once.

35 repeat relationships: 1 still active in FY2023, 34 since wound down; 1 grantees were first funded in FY2023 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

35
7

Total granted

$2.7M
$45k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+46%
+44%

Still filing today

71%
57%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2023, 98% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $20k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23
HealthEducationArts & CultureFood & NutritionEnvironmentHuman ServicesOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • VH
    VALLEYWISE HEALTH FOUNDATION
    3× · 2020–2023 · $1.0M · revenue +59%
  • TO
    TRUSTEES OF DEERFIELD ACADEMY
    6× · 2017–2022 · $120k · revenue +122%
  • PC
    PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
    6× · 2017–2022 · $105k · revenue +31%

Funded once

  • UF
    United Food Bankgraduated
    one grant, 2020 · $10k · revenue +33%
  • AW
    ARIZONA WOMEN'S BOARD
    one grant, 2018 · $10k · revenue +5%
  • SA
    ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL
    one grant, 2020 · $10k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Azaap is committed to improving the health of arizona children and supporting the pediatric professionals who care for them.

Health
2
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Foundation

Bringing together diverse voices to advance health and healthcare in arizona.

Health
3
Arizona Community Foundation

To lead, serve and collaborate to mobilize enduring philanthropy for a better arizona.

Philanthropy
4
American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona

To assist member firms in achieving higher professional, ethical business and economic standards, enabling member firms to provide quality consulting and engineering services for their clients and the public.

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5
Banner -University Medical Group

Assist banner health complete its mission to make health care easier so life can be better by providing integrated & coordinated care & population health management.

Health
6
University of Arizona Foundation

The university of arizona foundation is committed to supporting and enhancing the vision, mission and values of the university of arizona through the development and management of private support.

Education
7
American Academy of Neurology

The Academy's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.

Community Improvement
8
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

Greater phoenix chamber of commerce (the chamber) catalyzes regional prosperity with forward-thinking public policy, intentional economic growth, and diverse, prepared talent.

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9
100 Club of Arizona

To provide immediate financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, and to provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare.

—
10
Aia Arizona the American Institute of Architects

To advance the knowledge and abilities of organization members in the field of architecture through seminars, networking, and member services.

—
11
Augustana College

Rooted in the liberal arts & sciences & lutheran expression of the christian faith, & is committed to offering a challenging education that develops qualities of mind, spirit, & body necessary for a rewarding life of leadership & service…

Education
12
Arizona Family Health Partnership

To make sexual and reproductive healthcare accessible to everyone

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How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Hospice of the Valley; the most unlike its peers is Lake Owen Association Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

31 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2026.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2026, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 31 of the 44 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
5
Early backer (in before they grew)
31/31
Grantees still filing
26/31
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

VALLEYWISE HEALTH FOUNDATION: $1,047,000 · HealthVALLEYWISE HEALTH FOUNDATIONPhoenix Children's Hospital: $65,000 · HealthOrthopaedic Research and Education Foundation: $60,000 · HealthPLANNED PARENTHOOD ARIZONA INC: $45,000 · Health+2 more: $30,000 · HealthSouthwest Autism Research Foundation: $120,000 · OtherSouthwest Autism Research Foundat…TGEN FOUNDATION: $75,000 · OtherTGEN FOUNDATIONIndividual grant recipient: $75,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipientDesert Voices: $70,000 · OtherDesert VoicesPHOENIX ZOO: $60,000 · OtherPHOENIX ZOOTHE NATURE CONSERVANCY: $42,000 · OtherTHE SALVATION ARMY - SOUTHWEST DIVISION: $40,000 · OtherSCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION: $30,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipient: $30,000 · OtherHABITAT FOR HUMANITY CENTRAL ARIZONA: $30,000 · OtherHEALTH VOLUNTEERS OVERSEAS INC: $30,000 · OtherJUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA: $30,000 · OtherArizona Humane Society: $35,000 · OtherSANDRA DAY O'CONNOR INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: $29,250 · Other+13 more: $123,500 · Other+13 moreTRUSTEES OF DEERFIELD ACADEMY: $120,000 · EducationTRUSTEES OF…PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL: $105,000 · EducationPHOENIX COU…Williams College: $60,000 · EducationWilliams Co…Hospice of the Valley: $95,000 · Human ServicesAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $45,000 · Human ServicesVALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY: $105,000 · PhilanthropyCABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM INC: $60,000 · Arts & CultureARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER: $40,000 · Arts & Culture+1 more: $2,500 · Arts & CultureDESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN INC: $50,000 · EnvironmentLAKE OWEN ASSOCIATION INC: $20,000 · Environment
Health$1,247,000Other$819,750Education$285,000Human Services$140,000Philanthropy$105,000Arts & Culture$102,500Environment$70,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetVALLEYWISE HEALTH FOUNDATION: $1,047,000 over 3y, 5.5% of budgetTRUSTEES OF DEERFIELD ACADEMY: $120,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetPHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL: $105,000 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetVALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY: $105,000 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetHospice of the Valley: $95,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetPhoenix Children's Hospital: $65,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetWilliams College: $60,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetCABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM INC: $60,000 over 6y, 1.8% of budgetOrthopaedic Research and Education Foundation: $60,000 over 6y, 0.3% of budgetDESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN INC: $50,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetPLANNED PARENTHOOD ARIZONA INC: $45,000 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $45,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetTHE NATURE CONSERVANCY: $42,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER: $40,000 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetArizona Humane Society: $35,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetHEALTH VOLUNTEERS OVERSEAS INC: $30,000 over 6y, 0.6% of budgetJUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA: $30,000 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetHABITAT FOR HUMANITY CENTRAL ARIZONA: $30,000 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetSANDRA DAY O'CONNOR INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: $29,250 over 2y, 2.6% of budgetBARROW NEUROLOGICAL FOUNDATION: $20,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetLAKE OWEN ASSOCIATION INC: $20,000 over 2y, 4.6% of budgetARIZONA GOLF AND LIFE SKILLS INC DBA FIRST TEE - PHOENIX: $20,000 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetNational Kidney Foundation of Arizona: $15,000 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetST MARY'S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE: $13,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetUnited Food Bank: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetARIZONA WOMEN'S BOARD: $10,000 over 1y, 1.6% of budgetARIZONA RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION: $5,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetNEW WAY ACADEMY: $4,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetDIOCESAN COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL DIOCESE PHOENIX: $4,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetSPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA INC: $4,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetPHOENIX ART MUSEUM: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds VALLEYWISE HEALTH FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds TRUSTEES OF DEERFIELD ACADEMY ↗
  • Who funds PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL ↗
  • Who funds VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY ↗
  • Who funds Hospice of the Valley ↗
  • Who funds Phoenix Children's Hospital ↗
  • Who funds Williams College ↗
  • Who funds CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM INC ↗
  • Who funds Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation ↗
  • Who funds DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN INC ↗
  • Who funds PLANNED PARENTHOOD ARIZONA INC ↗
  • Who funds American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches ↗
  • Who funds THE NATURE CONSERVANCY ↗
  • Who funds ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER ↗
  • Who funds Arizona Humane Society ↗
  • Who funds HEALTH VOLUNTEERS OVERSEAS INC ↗
  • Who funds JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA ↗
  • Who funds HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CENTRAL ARIZONA ↗
  • Who funds SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN DEMOCRACY ↗
  • Who funds BARROW NEUROLOGICAL FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds LAKE OWEN ASSOCIATION INC ↗
  • Who funds ARIZONA GOLF AND LIFE SKILLS INC DBA FIRST TEE - PHOENIX ↗
  • Who funds National Kidney Foundation of Arizona ↗
  • Who funds ST MARY'S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE ↗
  • Who funds United Food Bank ↗
  • Who funds ARIZONA WOMEN'S BOARD ↗
  • Who funds ARIZONA RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION ↗
  • Who funds NEW WAY ACADEMY ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Michael W Louis Priva…Arizona Community Fou…Tw Lewis FoundationNational Philanthropi…Morgan Stanley Global…Vanguard Charitable E…American Online Givin…Donor Advised Charita…Fidelity Investments …Amazonsmile Foundation
Michael W Louis Private FoundationWI17.9× affinity6 shared granteesties to 9 of 9Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Michael W Louis Private Foundation · Arizona Community Foundation · Tw Lewis Foundation · National Philanthropic Trust · Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · American Online Giving Foundation Inc · Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc · Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund · Amazonsmile Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Louis Foundation Inc funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Louis Foundation Inc. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%1%3%6%10%funder's share of their income ↑0%8%15%22%30%share of the org’s income from government →median 0%
  • Williams College: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
1get no government money at all
11report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–30%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
05Through Plinth

Warm introductions · Powered by PlinthPlus

How do I get to Louis Foundation Inc?

Find your warmest path to Louis Foundation Inc through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 44 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2023, released 2023. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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