Lucky Heart Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 82-3685172
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, Lucky Heart Fund has awarded 171 grants totaling $400,250 to organizations in Massachusetts, Texas and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $10,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
34 of 48 recipients (71%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 36% in Maryland and funding distributed across 17 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Baltimore (46%), Riderwood (13%), Woodbine (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 1429% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (46%). 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 Lucky Heart Fund'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hands And Hearts Smart Response Inc | $2,000 | Mattapoisett, MA, US | Hurricane Helene Recovery Fund | 2024 |
| Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Watertown, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| American National Red Cross | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Amor Healing Kitchen Inc | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Asheville Humane Society Inc | $2,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Hurricane Helene Recovery Effort Fund | 2024 |
| Blink Of An Eye Integrative Center For Trauma Heal | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Camp Happy Days Inc | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Inc | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | $2,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $2,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $4,500 | Woodbine, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Riderwood, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary | $2,500 | Hollywood, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Helping Up Mission Incorporated | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Kiawah Heart | $2,500 | Johns Island, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Moveable Feast Inc | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Myasthenia Gravis Foundation Of America Inc | $2,500 | Westborough, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Parker Task Force For Human Services | $2,500 | Parker, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Team Rubicon | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Maryland Zoological Society Inc | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-profit Co | $1,000 | Keenesburg, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| All Hands And Hearts Smart Response Inc | $2,000 | Mattapoisett, MA, US | Hurricane Helene Recovery Fund | 2024 |
| Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Watertown, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| American National Red Cross | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Amor Healing Kitchen Inc | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Asheville Humane Society Inc | $2,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Hurricane Helene Recovery Effort Fund | 2024 |
| Blink Of An Eye Integrative Center For Trauma Heal | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Camp Happy Days Inc | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Inc | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | $2,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $2,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $4,500 | Woodbine, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Riderwood, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary | $2,500 | Hollywood, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Helping Up Mission Incorporated | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Kiawah Heart | $2,500 | Johns Island, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Moveable Feast Inc | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Myasthenia Gravis Foundation Of America Inc | $2,500 | Westborough, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Parker Task Force For Human Services | $2,500 | Parker, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Team Rubicon | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Maryland Zoological Society Inc | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-profit Co | $1,000 | Keenesburg, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Camp Kesem National | $2,500 | Covina, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Inc | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of South Carolina | $2,500 | N Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Woodbine, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Earthwatch Institute Inc | $10,000 | Newton, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Hildene Inc | $2,500 | Manchester, VT, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Ramanas Garden Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Riderwood, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Helping Up Mission Incorporated | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc | $2,000 | Owings Mills, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Kids On Point Inc | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lowcountry Equine-assisted Psychotherapy | $2,500 | Wadmalaw Is, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Parker Task Force For Human Services | $2,500 | Parker, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Smile Farms Inc | $2,500 | Jericho, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sounds True Foundation | $1,000 | Lafayette, CO, US | Mmtcp Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $2,500 | San Clemente, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Washington Humane Society The Society For The Prev | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| World Vision | $2,500 | Federal Way, WA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Camp Kesem National | $2,500 | Covina, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Inc | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of South Carolina | $2,500 | N Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Woodbine, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Earthwatch Institute Inc | $10,000 | Newton, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Hildene Inc | $2,500 | Manchester, VT, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Ramanas Garden Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Riderwood, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Helping Up Mission Incorporated | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc | $2,000 | Owings Mills, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Kids On Point Inc | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lowcountry Equine-assisted Psychotherapy | $2,500 | Wadmalaw Is, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Parker Task Force For Human Services | $2,500 | Parker, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Smile Farms Inc | $2,500 | Jericho, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sounds True Foundation | $1,000 | Lafayette, CO, US | Mmtcp Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $2,500 | San Clemente, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Washington Humane Society The Society For The Prev | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| World Vision | $2,500 | Federal Way, WA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| All Hands And Hearts Smart Response Inc | $5,000 | Mattapoisett, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Heart Association Inc - American Stroke A | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bbi Holdings Inc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Charleston Hope | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Collegebound Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | The Jeanette Karpay Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Woodbine, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc | $2,500 | Doral, FL, US | To Support The Effort In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Riderwood, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Helping Up Mission Incorporated | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc | $2,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | To Send Children To The Irvine Nature Summer Camp | 2022 |
| Lowcountry Orphan Relief | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $3,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Morgans Message Inc | $2,500 | Gainesville, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| One-eighty Place | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Parker Task Force For Human Services | $2,500 | Parker, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Charleston Sout | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $2,500 | Fairfield, CT, US | To Support The Efforts In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Some Inc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $250 | Owings Mills, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Stamford House Historic Preservation Foundation In | $2,500 | Butler, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy Inc | $2,500 | Kiawah Island, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Water Missions International | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Efforts In Ukraine | 2022 |
| All Hands And Hearts Smart Response Inc | $5,000 | Mattapoisett, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Heart Association Inc - American Stroke A | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bbi Holdings Inc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Charleston Hope | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Collegebound Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | The Jeanette Karpay Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Woodbine, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc | $2,500 | Doral, FL, US | To Support The Effort In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Riderwood, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Helping Up Mission Incorporated | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc | $2,500 | Owings Mills, MD, US | To Send Children To The Irvine Nature Summer Camp | 2022 |
| Lowcountry Orphan Relief | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $3,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Morgans Message Inc | $2,500 | Gainesville, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| One-eighty Place | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Parker Task Force For Human Services | $2,500 | Parker, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Charleston Sout | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $2,500 | Fairfield, CT, US | To Support The Efforts In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Some Inc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $250 | Owings Mills, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Stamford House Historic Preservation Foundation In | $2,500 | Butler, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy Inc | $2,500 | Kiawah Island, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Water Missions International | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Efforts In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Charleston Animal Society | $3,500 | N Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding Inc | $7,000 | Johns Island, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Commonwealth Zoological Corporation | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $10,000 | Lisbon, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Eunoia Rescue | $7,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Friskys Wildlife & Primate Sanctuary Inc | $2,500 | Woodstock, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Riderwood, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Helping Up Mission Incorporated | $1,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jamie And Paige Malone Foundation | $3,500 | S Floral Park, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Maryland Spca Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Parker Task Force For Human Services | $1,000 | Parker, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Project Liberty Ship Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,000 | Kanab, UT, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Black Women Build - Baltimore | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Charity Navigator | $250 | Glen Rock, NJ, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Claire Marie Foundation Inc | $250 | Timonium, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc | $1,000 | North Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| D Singer | $1,000 | Elkridge, MD, US | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | 2020 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $2,000 | Lisbon, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| First Responders Childrens Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Riderwood, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Katies Krops | $1,000 | Summerville, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Kiawah Cares Foundation | $1,000 | Kiawah Island, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lea Marie Faraone Foundation To Assist Children Li | $1,000 | Towson, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lowcountry Equine-assisted Psychotherapy | $2,000 | Wadmalaw Is, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Maryland Spca Inc | $250 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Parker Task Force For Human Services | $1,000 | Parker, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Pet Helpers Inc | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Maryland Inc | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Youth Life Foundation Of Richmond | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $1,000 | Lisbon, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Flying Fur Animal Rescue | $1,000 | Zieglerville, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Mesa Verde Foundation | $500 | Wheat Ridge, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The One Love Foundation In Honor Of Yeardley Love | $1,000 | Bronxville, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 82-3685172 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000 |
Key People (1)
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| Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | Petra Karen Tischer |
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