Private foundation · Jackson, MS

The Luckyday Foundation

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Typical grant size
$10K – $25K – $150K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
15
Repeat grantees
9
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesAPPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE USUALLY NOTIFIED WITHIN THREE MONTH
ContactMR JAMIE HOUSTON LUCKYDAY FOUNDATIO · 6013545869
MaterialsAPPLICATION AVAILABLE FROM FOUNDATION OFFICE.
RestrictionsEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS TO BENEFIT SICK AND NEEDY

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Jamie G Houston III
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
$80K
Trustmark National Bank
TRUSTEE
$71K
Mary Preston Dubberly
FOUNDATION MANAGER
$20K
Kristin R Merrell
SECRETARY
$20K
Granville Tate
FOUNDATION MANAGER
$20K
Gerard R Host
VICE CHAIRMAN
$20K
S Griffin Norquist Jr
FOUNDATION MANAGER
$25K
Holmes S Adams End Date 123121
FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
$20K
Holmes S Adams
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
$20K
Jamie Houston
FOUNDATION MANAGER
$5K
Jerry Host
FOUNDATION MANAGER
$5K
Barbara a Day
FOUNDATION MANAGER
$5K
Kristen R Merrell
FOUNDATION MANAGER
Roger P Friou
FOUNDATION MANAGER
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
4.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
129
Total grants awarded
$56.9M
Total amount
$441K
Average grant
$3.2M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$6.5M
13 grants
2022
$6.6M
19 grants
2021
$6.5M
20 grants
2020
$5.6M
12 grants
2019
$6.0M
10 grants
2018
$3.8M
9 grants
2017
$3.6M
9 grants
2016
$4.4M
9 grants
2015
$4.6M
10 grants
2014
$4.9M
9 grants
2013
$4.4M
9 grants

Top recipients

Univ of Southern Ms Foundation
11 grants · MS
$26.4M
15 grants · MS · ≈ likely match
$23.8M
Msu Foundation
5 grants · MS
$2.5M
11 grants · MS · ✓ Exact match
$590K
4 grants · MS · ✓ Exact match
$476K
Hinds Community College Development Foundation
8 grants · MS
$465K
Ms Children's Museum
3 grants · MS
$375K
2 grants · MS · ✓ Exact match
$350K
11 grants · MS · ✓ Exact match
$320K
11 grants · MS · ✓ Exact match
$315K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Univ of Southern Ms Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2023
$2.4M
University of Mississippi Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2023
$2.1M
Msu Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2023
$1.8M
Boys & Girls Club of Central Ms
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2023
$60K
Hinds Community College Development Foundation
TO PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2023
$50K
Stewpot Community Services
PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2023
$40K
The Wilson Research Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF REHABILITATION CENTER CLINICAL RESEARCH AND THERAPY
MS · TY 2023
$25K
Ms Children's Museum
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
MS · TY 2023
$25K
Dixie National Rodeo
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS
MS · TY 2023
$25K
But God Ministries
PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FOR THE POOR
MS · TY 2023
$25K
Mississippi Food Network
PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2023
$20K
The Gleaners Inc
PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2023
$15K
St John's Episcopal Church
PROVIDE FUNDS TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
MS · TY 2023
$5K
University of Mississippi Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2022
$2.4M
Univ of Southern Ms Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2022
$2.4M
Msu Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2022
$476K
University of Mississippi Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2022
$300K
Ms Children's Museum
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
MS · TY 2022
$200K
Stewpot Community Services
PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2022
$150K
The Wilson Research Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF REHABILITATION CENTER CLINICAL RESEARCH AND THERAPY
MS · TY 2022
$150K
Mississippi Food Network
PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2022
$100K
Hinds Community College Development Foundation
TO PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2022
$100K
The Gleaners Inc
PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2022
$100K
St John's Episcopal Church
PROVIDE FUNDS TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
MS · TY 2022
$50K
St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral
PROVIDE FUNDS TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
MS · TY 2022
$50K
Hospice Ministries Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORT AND CARING FOR THE SICK
MS · TY 2022
$50K
Manna House
PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2022
$25K
Dixie National Rodeo
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS
MS · TY 2022
$25K
But God Ministries
PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FOR THE POOR
MS · TY 2022
$25K
University of Mississippi Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2022
$20K
Kingswood United Methodist Church
PROVIDE FUNDS TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
AL · TY 2022
$250
Ms Organ Recovery Agency
PROVIDE SUPPORT AND CARING FOR THE SICK
MS · TY 2022
$250
University of Mississippi Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2021
$2.1M
Univ of Southern Ms Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2021
$1.4M
University of Mississippi Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S OF MISSISSIPPI
MS · TY 2021
$600K
The Wilson Research Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF REHABILITATION CENTER CLINICAL RESEARCH AND THERAPY
MS · TY 2021
$300K
Stewpot Community Services
PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2021
$300K
Magnolia Speech School
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO BUILD MADISON, MS FACILITY TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS.
MS · TY 2021
$250K
Eudora Welty Foundation
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE READING AND THE EFFORTS OF YOUNG WRITERS.
MS · TY 2021
$250K
Msu Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2021
$180K
Ms Museum of Art
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS
MS · TY 2021
$150K
Ms Children's Museum
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
MS · TY 2021
$150K
St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral
PROVIDE FUNDS TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
MS · TY 2021
$150K
Mississippi Food Network
PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2021
$100K
Hinds Community College Development Foundation
TO PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION
MS · TY 2021
$100K
University of Mississippi Foundation
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE MIND CENTER
MS · TY 2021
$100K
The Gleaners Inc
PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
MS · TY 2021
$100K
Hospice Ministries Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORT AND CARING FOR THE SICK
MS · TY 2021
$50K
St John's Episcopal Church
PROVIDE FUNDS TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
MS · TY 2021
$50K
Lauren Roger's Museum of Art
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS
MS · TY 2021
$50K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.