Grants paid in 2025
24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue IncWoodbine, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary a Colorado Non-ProfitKeenesburg, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Eckhart Tolle FoundationLafayette, CO | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fidos for Freedom IncLaurel, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Harford County IncFallston, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center IncOwings Mills, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Keeper of the Wild Wildlife Rescue and SanctuaryWalterboro, SC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kerrville Pets AliveKerrville, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lowcountry Marine Mammal NetworkNorth Charleston, SC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Maryland SPCA IncBaltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| National Womens Shelter Network IncMiami Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ny Community Fridge CorpNew York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Operation Smile IncTopeka, KS | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rails to Trails ConservancyWashington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Samaritans PurseBoone, NC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Smile Farms IncJericho, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX | Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | $2,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School IncBaltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Maryland Zoological Society IncBaltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank IncBaltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation IncRiderwood, MD | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Helping Up Mission IncorporatedBaltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Blink of an Eye Integrative Center for Trauma HealBaltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
By state: Maryland 11 · Colorado 2 · South Carolina 2 · Texas 2 · New York 2 · California 1
About this foundation
Lucky Heart Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lucky Heart Fund accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Lucky Heart Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $68K across 24 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Lucky Heart Fund give?
Maryland (11 grants), Colorado (2 grants), South Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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