The Lucky One Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 45-6398630

Foundation Overview

Based in Garden City, NY, The Lucky One Foundation has awarded 248 grants totaling $4,175,000 to organizations in New York, California and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $105,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,175,000
Total Assets
$7,525,667
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
64
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Decline
-25% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies

New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 56%

36 of 64 recipients (56%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
California

56% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Barbara (71%), Los Angeles (5%), Palm Springs (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+93%

Strong 93% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Lucky One Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Aha $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
All Saints By The Sea Episcopal Church $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Bellosguardo Foundation Inc $60,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Community Environmental Council $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Creative Visions Foundation $50,000 Nipomo, CA, US Operational 2024
Dance Downtown La Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operational 2024
Dignity Moves $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operational 2024
Dos Pueblos Ranch Institute $10,000 Goleta, CA, US Operational 2024
Ganna Wlaska Lotusland $105,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Gwendolyn Strong Founation $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Human Rights Watch $15,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2024
Impactassets Inc $25,000 Rockville, MD, US Operational 2024
Kiss The Ground $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operational 2024
Limitless Horizons Ixil $20,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Operational 2024
Moms Across America $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2024
Moxi The Wolf Museum $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Music Academy Of The West $40,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Puppies Behind Bars $25,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2024
Reboot Inc $25,000 Longmeadow, MA, US Operational 2024
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Santa Barbara School Of Squash $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
St Jude Children's Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Operational 2024
Stotyteller Children's Center $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
The Edible Schoolyard Project $25,000 Berkeley, CA, US Operational 2024
The Fund For Santa Barbara $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
The Green River Foundation $25,000 Rutherfordton, NC, US Operational 2024
The Mental Wellness Center $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
The Riviera Ridge School $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
The Santa Barbara Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Uc Regents Arts And Lectures $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Ucla Foundation $15,000 Pasadena, CA, US Operational 2024
United Way Of Santa Barbara $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Aha $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
All Saints By The Sea Episcopal Church $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Bellosguardo Foundation Inc $60,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Community Environmental Council $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Creative Visions Foundation $50,000 Nipomo, CA, US Operational 2024
Dance Downtown La Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operational 2024
Dignity Moves $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operational 2024
Dos Pueblos Ranch Institute $10,000 Goleta, CA, US Operational 2024
Ganna Wlaska Lotusland $105,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Gwendolyn Strong Founation $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Human Rights Watch $15,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2024
Impactassets Inc $25,000 Rockville, MD, US Operational 2024
Kiss The Ground $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operational 2024
Limitless Horizons Ixil $20,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Operational 2024
Moms Across America $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2024
Moxi The Wolf Museum $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Music Academy Of The West $40,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Puppies Behind Bars $25,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2024
Reboot Inc $25,000 Longmeadow, MA, US Operational 2024
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Santa Barbara School Of Squash $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
St Jude Children's Hospital $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Operational 2024
Stotyteller Children's Center $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
The Edible Schoolyard Project $25,000 Berkeley, CA, US Operational 2024
The Fund For Santa Barbara $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
The Green River Foundation $25,000 Rutherfordton, NC, US Operational 2024
The Mental Wellness Center $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
The Riviera Ridge School $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
The Santa Barbara Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Uc Regents Arts And Lectures $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Ucla Foundation $15,000 Pasadena, CA, US Operational 2024
United Way Of Santa Barbara $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2024
Bard College $10,000 Annandale On Hudson, NY, US Operational 2023
Bellosguardo Foundation Inc $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
Calm $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
Central Park Conservancy $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2023
Chapel In The Hills $5,000 Rapid City, SD, US Operational 2023
Creative Visions Foundation $50,000 Nipomo, CA, US Operational 2023
Dance Downtown La Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operational 2023
Dignity Moves $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operational 2023
Food Bank For New York City $10,000 Hartsdale, NY, US Operational 2023
Ganna Wlaska Lotusland $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
Gwendolyn Strong Founation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
Kiss The Ground $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operational 2023
Limitless Horizons Ixil $35,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Operational 2023
Moms Across America $10,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2023
Montecito Firefighters Charitable Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
Mothers Of The Amazon Inc $10,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Operational 2023
Moxi The Wolf Museum $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
Music Academy Of The West $35,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
Nina Simone Project $5,000 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2023
Polo Training Center Santa Barbara $10,000 Carpinteria, CA, US Operational 2023
Puppies Behind Bars $25,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2023
Steps To Hope $5,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2023
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
The Perlman Music Program $25,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2023
The Riviera Ridge School $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry $5,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2023
United Way Of Santa Barbara $20,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
Action Against Hunger $10,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
Adam's Angels $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Calm $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Cottage Health $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Dignity Moves $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operational 2022
Food Bank For New York City $5,000 Hartsdale, NY, US Operational 2022
Ganna Wlaska Lotusland $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Gwendolyn Strong Founation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Limitless Horizons Ixil $40,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Operational 2022
Montecito Firefighters Charitable Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Moxi The Wolf Museum $45,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Music Academy Of The West $35,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Nina Simone Project $5,000 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2022
Ocean Conservancy $20,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2022
Polo Training Center Santa Barbara $5,000 Carpinteria, CA, US Operational 2022
Puppies Behind Bars $35,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network $10,000 Goleta, CA, US Operational 2022
Steps To Hope $5,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2022
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
The Perlman Music Program $30,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
The Riviera Ridge School $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry $10,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2022
Tryon Elementary School $5,000 Bessemer City, NC, US Operational 2022
United Way Of Santa Barbara $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Action Against Hunger $10,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
Adam's Angels $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Calm $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Cottage Health $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Dignity Moves $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operational 2022
Food Bank For New York City $5,000 Hartsdale, NY, US Operational 2022
Ganna Wlaska Lotusland $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Gwendolyn Strong Founation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Limitless Horizons Ixil $40,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Operational 2022
Montecito Firefighters Charitable Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Moxi The Wolf Museum $45,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Music Academy Of The West $35,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Nina Simone Project $5,000 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2022
Ocean Conservancy $20,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2022
Polo Training Center Santa Barbara $5,000 Carpinteria, CA, US Operational 2022
Puppies Behind Bars $35,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network $10,000 Goleta, CA, US Operational 2022
Steps To Hope $5,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2022
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
The Perlman Music Program $30,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
The Riviera Ridge School $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry $10,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2022
Tryon Elementary School $5,000 Bessemer City, NC, US Operational 2022
United Way Of Santa Barbara $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Action Against Hunger $10,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
Adam's Angels $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Calm $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Cottage Health $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Dignity Moves $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operational 2022
Food Bank For New York City $5,000 Hartsdale, NY, US Operational 2022
Ganna Wlaska Lotusland $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Gwendolyn Strong Founation $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Limitless Horizons Ixil $40,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Operational 2022
Montecito Firefighters Charitable Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Moxi The Wolf Museum $45,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Music Academy Of The West $35,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Nina Simone Project $5,000 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2022
Ocean Conservancy $20,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2022
Polo Training Center Santa Barbara $5,000 Carpinteria, CA, US Operational 2022
Puppies Behind Bars $35,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network $10,000 Goleta, CA, US Operational 2022
Steps To Hope $5,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2022
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
The Perlman Music Program $30,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
The Riviera Ridge School $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry $10,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2022
Tryon Elementary School $5,000 Bessemer City, NC, US Operational 2022
United Way Of Santa Barbara $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
Bard College $10,000 Annandale On Hudson, NY, US Operational 2021
Central Park Conservancy $10,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2021
City Harvest $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2021
Citymeals On Wheels $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2021
Conserving Carolina $5,000 Henderson, NC, US Operational 2021
Duo More Inc $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
Food Bank For New York City $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2021
Limitless Horizons $35,000 Jamaica Plains, MA, US Operational 2021
Lotusland $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
Moxi The Wolf Museum $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
Music Academy Of The West $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operationaloperational 2021
New Docta $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2021
Nina Simone Project $2,500 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2021
Polo Training Center Santa Barbara $5,000 Carpinteria, CA, US Operational 2021
Puppies Behind Bars $15,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2021
Steps To Hope $7,500 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2021
The Perlman Music Program $10,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2021
Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry $12,500 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2021
Tryon Little Theatre $5,000 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2021
World Wildlife Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2021
Cottage Health $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
New Diretion For Veterans $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operational 2021
Vibrant Emotional Health National Suicide Prevention $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2021
Action Against Hunger $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2021
Togther We Rise $5,000 Brea, CA, US Operational 2021
Ganna Wlaska Lotusland $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
Tryon Elementary School $2,500 Bessemer City, NC, US Operational 2021
Montecito Firefighters Charitable Foundation $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
Good Samaritan Shelter $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Operational 2021
Consider Haiti $30,000 Asheville, NC, US Operational 2021
Calm $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
Gwendolyn Strong Founation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
Ocean Conservancy $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2021
Montecito Union School Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
God's Love We Deliver $3,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
Citymeals On Wheels $3,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
Central Park Conservancy $10,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
Church Of Transfiguration $5,000 Saluda, NC, US Operational 2020
Foothills Humane Soceity Of Columbus Nc $10,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2020
Green Chimneys $5,000 Brewster, NY, US Operational 2020
Lake Lure Classical Academy $10,000 Lake Lure, NC, US Operational 2020
Lar Lubovitch $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
Limitless Horizons $45,000 Jamaica Plains, MA, US Operational 2020
Lotusland $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2020
Moxi The Wolf Museum $35,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2020
Music Academy Of The West $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operationaloperational 2020
New Docta $10,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
Nina Simone Project $10,000 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2020
Puppies Behind Bars $10,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
Steps To Hope $10,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2020
The Perlman Music Program $10,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry $20,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2020
Tryon Little Theatre $5,000 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2020
United Way Of Santa Barbara $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2020
World Wildlife Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2020
City Harbest $3,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
Food Bank For New York City $3,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
New York Common Pantry $3,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
Conserving Carolina $5,000 Henderson, NC, US Operational 2020
Polo Training Center Santa Barbara $10,000 Carpinteria, CA, US Operational 2020
Duo More Inc $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2020
Bard College $15,000 Annandale On Hudson, NY, US Operational 2020
Child Abuse Listening $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2020
Church Of Transfiguration $15,000 Saluda, NC, US Operational 2019
Central Park Conservancy $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2019
Green Chimneys $10,000 Brewster, NY, US Operational 2019
Lake Lure Classical Academy $20,000 Lake Lure, NC, US Operational 2019
Lar Lubovitch $5,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2019
Limitless Horizons $45,000 Jamaica Plains, MA, US Operational 2019
Lotusland $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2019
New Docta $25,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2019
Pacolet Area Conservancy $15,000 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2019
Puppies Behind Bars $25,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2019
Steps To Hope $25,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2019
The Perlman Music Program $20,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2019
Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry $20,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2019
Tryon Little Theatre $15,000 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2019
Foothills Humane Soceity Of Columbus Nc $15,000 Columbus, NC, US Operational 2019
Nina Simone Project $15,000 Tryon, NC, US Operational 2019
Music Academy Of The West $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operationaloperational 2019
Moxi The Wolf Museum $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2019
United Way Of Santa Barbara $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2019
Ocean Conservancy $10,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2019
World Wildlife Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2019

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Lucky One Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 45-6398630
Website N/A
Address 1225 FRANKLIN AVE STE 500 Garden City, NY 11530-1650

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Lucky One Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Lillian Sara Hahn
Trustee Kenneth N Musen
Trustee Michael Ward Stout

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.