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Lucky Heart Fund is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $276K. Total assets have grown from $845K in 2019 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland, South Carolina and District of Columbia. According to available records, Lucky Heart Fund has made 87 grants totaling $193K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $21K in 2020 to $56K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $117K distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, South Carolina, District of Columbia, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lucky Heart Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, SC, DC.
Lucky Heart Fund has distributed a total of $193K across 87 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $10K.
Lucky Heart Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lucky Heart Fund is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petra Karen Tischer | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$64K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.4M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$56K
Contributions
$100K
Net Investment Income
$37K
Distribution Amount
$63K
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$193K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthwatch Institute IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Newton, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Woodbine, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Ramanas Garden IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Camp Kesem NationalGeneral & Unrestricted | Covina, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Kids On Point IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Charleston, SC | $3K | 2023 |
| Surfrider FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | San Clemente, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Smile Farms IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Jericho, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Washington Humane Society The Society For The PrevGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of South CarolinaGeneral & Unrestricted | N Charleston, SC | $3K | 2023 |
| Lowcountry Equine-Assisted PsychotherapyGeneral & Unrestricted | Wadmalaw Is, SC | $3K | 2023 |
| World VisionGeneral & Unrestricted | Federal Way, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Parker Task Force For Human ServicesGeneral & Unrestricted | Parker, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Middleton Place FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Charleston, SC | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Hildene IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Manchester, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Owings Mills, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Helping Up Mission IncorporatedGeneral & Unrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Riderwood, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Sounds True FoundationMMTCP Scholarship Fund | Lafayette, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| All Hands And Hearts Smart Response IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Mattapoisett, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Morgans Message IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Gainesville, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Charleston SoutGeneral & Unrestricted | Charleston, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| Some IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Stamford House Historic Preservation Foundation InGeneral & Unrestricted | Butler, MD | $3K | 2022 |
| The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Kiawah Island, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| Water Missions InternationalGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $3K | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen IncorporatedTo support the efforts in Ukraine | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Charleston HopeGeneral & Unrestricted | Charleston, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| One-Eighty PlaceGeneral & Unrestricted | Charleston, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation Incto support the efforts in Ukraine | Fairfield, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| Lowcountry Orphan ReliefGeneral & Unrestricted | Charleston, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| American Heart Association Inc - American Stroke AGeneral & Unrestricted | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Bbi Holdings IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Global Empowerment Mission Incto support the effort in Ukraine | Doral, FL | $3K | 2022 |