The Luckyday Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 64-0617746

Foundation Overview

Based in Jackson, MS, The Luckyday Foundation has awarded 173 grants totaling $70,008,914 to organizations in Mississippi, Tennessee and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $3,203,384, with a median award of $50,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$70,008,914
Total Assets
$155,116,419
Median Grant (all grants)
$50,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
12
Median Grant
$9,750
% Median Grant Decline
-61% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 8%

1 of 12 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Mississippi

97% of all grants are concentrated in Mississippi, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Mississippi, funding concentrates in Jackson (39%), University (13%), Mississippi State (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+44%

Moderate 44% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Luckyday 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
Dixie National Rodeo $7,500 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs 2024
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $15,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2024
Lauren Roger's Museum Of Art $250 Laurel, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs 2024
Mississippi Food Network $6,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2024
Ms Children's Museum $7,500 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs For Kids 2024
Msu Foundation $1,674,813 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Support For Higher Education 2024
St John's Episcopal Church $5,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2024
Stewpot Community Services $12,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2024
The Gleaners Inc $15,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2024
The Wilson Research Foundation $7,500 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support Of Rehabilitation Center Clinical Research And Therapy 2024
University Of Mississippi Foundation $2,247,500 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2024
Usm Foundation- Lucky Day Scholars Program $2,400,289 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2024
But God Ministries $25,000 Madison, MS, US Provide Funds To Support The Building Of Sustainable Communities For The Poor 2023
Dixie National Rodeo $25,000 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs 2023
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $50,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2023
Mississippi Food Network $20,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2023
Ms Children's Museum $25,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs For Kids 2023
Msu Foundation $1,773,917 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Support For Higher Education 2023
St John's Episcopal Church $5,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2023
Stewpot Community Services $40,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2023
The Gleaners Inc $15,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2023
The Wilson Research Foundation $25,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support Of Rehabilitation Center Clinical Research And Therapy 2023
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $2,400,289 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2023
University Of Mississippi Foundation $2,065,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of Central Ms $60,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Assistance For The Needy 2023
But God Ministries $25,000 Madison, MS, US Provide Funds To Support The Building Of Sustainable Communities For The Poor 2023
Dixie National Rodeo $25,000 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs 2023
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $50,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2023
Mississippi Food Network $20,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2023
Ms Children's Museum $25,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs For Kids 2023
Msu Foundation $1,773,917 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Support For Higher Education 2023
St John's Episcopal Church $5,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2023
Stewpot Community Services $40,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2023
The Gleaners Inc $15,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2023
The Wilson Research Foundation $25,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support Of Rehabilitation Center Clinical Research And Therapy 2023
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $2,400,289 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2023
University Of Mississippi Foundation $2,065,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of Central Ms $60,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Assistance For The Needy 2023
But God Ministries $25,000 Madison, MS, US Provide Funds To Support The Building Of Sustainable Communities For The Poor 2022
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $100,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2022
Hospice Ministries Inc $50,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2022
Mississippi Food Network $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
Ms Children's Museum $200,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs For Kids 2022
Msu Foundation $475,545 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral $50,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
St John's Episcopal Church $50,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
Stewpot Community Services $150,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
The Gleaners Inc $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
The Wilson Research Foundation $150,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support Of Rehabilitation Center Clinical Research And Therapy 2022
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $2,400,289 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $2,420,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $20,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $300,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
Kingswood United Methodist Church $250 Mobile, AL, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
Ms Organ Recovery Agency $250 Flowood, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2022
Manna House $25,000 Yazoo City, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
Dixie National Rodeo $25,000 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs 2022
But God Ministries $25,000 Madison, MS, US Provide Funds To Support The Building Of Sustainable Communities For The Poor 2022
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $100,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2022
Hospice Ministries Inc $50,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2022
Mississippi Food Network $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
Ms Children's Museum $200,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs For Kids 2022
Msu Foundation $475,545 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral $50,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
St John's Episcopal Church $50,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
Stewpot Community Services $150,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
The Gleaners Inc $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
The Wilson Research Foundation $150,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support Of Rehabilitation Center Clinical Research And Therapy 2022
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $2,400,289 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $2,420,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $20,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $300,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
Kingswood United Methodist Church $250 Mobile, AL, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
Ms Organ Recovery Agency $250 Flowood, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2022
Manna House $25,000 Yazoo City, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
Dixie National Rodeo $25,000 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs 2022
But God Ministries $25,000 Madison, MS, US Provide Funds To Support The Building Of Sustainable Communities For The Poor 2022
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $100,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2022
Hospice Ministries Inc $50,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2022
Mississippi Food Network $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
Ms Children's Museum $200,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs For Kids 2022
Msu Foundation $475,545 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral $50,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
St John's Episcopal Church $50,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
Stewpot Community Services $150,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
The Gleaners Inc $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
The Wilson Research Foundation $150,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support Of Rehabilitation Center Clinical Research And Therapy 2022
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $2,400,289 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $2,420,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $20,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $300,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
Kingswood United Methodist Church $250 Mobile, AL, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
Ms Organ Recovery Agency $250 Flowood, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2022
Manna House $25,000 Yazoo City, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
Dixie National Rodeo $25,000 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs 2022
But God Ministries $25,000 Madison, MS, US Provide Funds To Support The Building Of Sustainable Communities For The Poor 2022
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $100,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2022
Hospice Ministries Inc $50,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2022
Mississippi Food Network $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
Ms Children's Museum $200,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs For Kids 2022
Msu Foundation $475,545 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral $50,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
St John's Episcopal Church $50,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
Stewpot Community Services $150,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
The Gleaners Inc $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
The Wilson Research Foundation $150,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support Of Rehabilitation Center Clinical Research And Therapy 2022
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $2,400,289 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $2,420,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $20,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
University Of Mississippi Foundation $300,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2022
Kingswood United Methodist Church $250 Mobile, AL, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2022
Ms Organ Recovery Agency $250 Flowood, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2022
Manna House $25,000 Yazoo City, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2022
Dixie National Rodeo $25,000 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs 2022
But God Ministries $25,000 Madison, MS, US Provide Funds To Support The Building Of Sustainable Communities For The Poor 2021
Eudora Welty Foundation $250,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Funds For Educational And Research Activities To Encourage Reading And The Efforts Of Young Writers. 2021
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $100,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2021
Hospice Ministries Inc $50,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2021
Lauren Roger's Museum Of Art $50,000 Laurel, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs 2021
Magnolia Speech School $250,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support To Build Madison, Ms Facility To Benefit Children With Communicative Disorders. 2021
Ms Children's Museum $150,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs For Kids 2021
Mississippi Food Network $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2021
Ms Museum Of Art $150,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Funds For Cultural Programs 2021
Msu Foundation $180,000 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Support For Higher Education 2021
St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral $150,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2021
St John's Episcopal Church $50,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2021
Stewpot Community Services $300,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2021
The Gleaners Inc $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2021
The Mustard Seed $25,000 Brandon, MS, US Provide Funds For The Support Of A Christian Community Of Adults With Developmental Disabilities 2021
The Wilson Research Foundation $300,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support Of Rehabilitation Center Clinical Research And Therapy 2021
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $1,388,384 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2021
University Of Mississippi Foundation $2,140,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2021
University Of Mississippi Foundation $600,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Children's Of Mississippi 2021
University Of Mississippi Foundation $100,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For The Mind Center 2021
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $59,520 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2020
Hospice Ministries Inc $20,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2020
Mississippi Food Network $20,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2020
Msu Foundation $70,000 Mississippi State, MS, US To Provide Support For Higher Education 2020
St John's Episcopal Church $2,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2020
Stewpot Community Services $20,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2020
The Gleaners Inc $20,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2020
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $3,203,384 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2020
University Of Mississippi Foundation $2,101,000 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2020
Magnolia Speech School $100,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support To Build Madison, Ms Facility To Benefit Children With Communicative Disorders. 2020
St Judes Children's Research Hospital $250 Memphis, TN, US To Provide Support To Children's Cancer Research Hospital 2020
The Wilson Research Foundation $1,000 Jackson, MS, US To Provide Support Of Rehabilitation Center Clinical Research And Therapy 2020
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $35,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2018
Hospice Ministries Inc $10,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2018
Mississippi Food Network $10,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2018
St John's Episcopal Church $1,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2018
Stewpot Community Services $10,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2018
The Gleaners Inc $10,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2018
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $1,960,884 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2018
University Of Mississippi Foundation $1,808,500 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2018
First Baptist Curch $500 Zachary, LA, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2018
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $35,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2017
Hospice Ministries Inc $10,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2017
Mississippi Food Network $10,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2017
St John's Episcopal Church $1,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2017
Stewpot Community Services $10,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2017
The Gleaners Inc $10,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2017
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $1,786,653 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2017
University Of Mississippi Foundation $1,772,500 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2017
Goodwill Industries Volunteer Services $1,233 Ridgeland, MS, US Provide Assistance For The Needy 2017
St Andrew's Cathedral $1,500 Jackson, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2016
Hinds Community College Development Foundation $35,000 Raymond, MS, US To Promote Higher Education 2016
Hospice Ministries Inc $10,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Provide Support And Caring For The Sick 2016
Mississippi Food Network $10,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2016
St John's Episcopal Church $1,000 Aberdeen, MS, US Provide Funds To Religious Organization 2016
Stewpot Community Services $10,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2016
The Gleaners Inc $10,000 Jackson, MS, US Provide Food For The Needy 2016
Univ Of Southern Ms Foundation $2,587,547 Hattiesburg, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2016
University Of Mississippi Foundation $1,763,959 University, MS, US Provide Support For Higher Education 2016

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Contact Information

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

EIN 64-0617746
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 291 Jackson, MS 39205-0291

Key People (6)

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

Chairman Of The Board Jamie G Houston Iii
Vice Chairman Gerard R Host
Secretary Kristin R Merrell
Foundation Manager Granville Tate
Foundation Manager Mary Preston Dubberly

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
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.