Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, registered in 1992, with $509,071 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
C/o Mr Walter Bell 410 Hunt Club, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147 EIN 36-3837993 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$509K
▲ 159.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$528K
Net assets
$8.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating194 mo reserves · -4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation: 194 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- C/o Mr Walter Bell 410 Hunt Club, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147
- City
- Lake Geneva
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.2M (FY2013) to $509K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.5M
Operating margin
-3.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $509,071▲160% | $528,346▲99.9% | $8,528,730▲4.2% | $8,528,730▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $196,141▼31.3% | $264,295▼34.4% | $8,182,741▼7.9% | $8,182,741▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $285,456▼66.1% | $402,874▲68.5% | $8,881,847▼2.2% | $8,881,847▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $842,910▼30.6% | $239,124▼40.9% | $9,078,720▲4.2% | $9,078,720▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,214,556▲289% | $404,543▲99.6% | $8,710,313▲10.3% | $8,710,313▲10.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $311,894▼16.1% | $202,627▼42.1% | $7,900,300▲1.4% | $7,900,300▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $371,673▼48.2% | $349,912▲17.9% | $7,791,033▲0.3% | $7,791,033▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $717,250▲55.1% | $296,799▼56.5% | $7,769,272▲0.8% | $7,769,272▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $462,393▼54.5% | $681,900▼46.5% | $7,707,132▼2.8% | $7,707,132▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,017,179▼18.5% | $1,275,229▲17.8% | $7,926,639▼3.2% | $7,926,639▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,248,798 | $1,082,456▲20.6% | $8,184,689▲2.0% | $8,184,689▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $897,329▼30.0% | $8,021,126▲1.0% | $8,021,126▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,281,037▲162% | $7,940,041▲0.9% | $7,940,041▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $489,865 | $7,869,381 | $7,869,381 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3837993, based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation's EIN?
- Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3837993.
- How much revenue does Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation report?
- Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation reported $509,071 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Josephine P and John J Louis Foundation (EIN 36-3837993) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.