The Luckyday Foundation
EIN 640617746 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$43.6M
103 grants · $4.8M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$35K
typical mid grants · $10K–$190K
grant size
57%
supporter · 16/28 multi-year
repeat
$155.1M
Assets (2024)
28
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MR JAMIE HOUSTON LUCKYDAY FOUNDATIO
Phone
(601) 208-5171
Deadlines
APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE USUALLY NOTIFIED WITHIN THREE MONTH
How to Apply
APPLICATION AVAILABLE FROM FOUNDATION OFFICE.
Restrictions
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS TO BENEFIT SICK AND NEEDY
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $4.4M | $115.8M | $9.1M | 9 |
| 2017 | $3.6M | $126.8M | $9.1M | 9 |
| 2018 | $3.8M | $116.6M | $7.5M | 9 |
| 2019 | N/A | $136.0M | $18.9M | N/A |
| 2020 | $5.6M | $144.5M | $7.4M | 12 |
| 2021 | $6.5M | $160.7M | $18.6M | 20 |
| 2022 | $6.6M | $132.8M | $10.9M | 19 |
| 2023 | $6.5M | $146.3M | $11.9M | 13 |
| 2024 | $6.4M | $155.1M | $13.2M | 12 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 103 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$35K
Average
$423K
75th Pctl
$190K
Maximum
$3.2M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
H1
Holmes S. Adams End Date 123121
Former Chairman of the Board
Leadership
JH
Jamie G. Houston III
3 yrs
Chairman of the Board
Leadership
TB
Trustmark National Bank
4 yrs
Trustee
SN
S Griffin Norquist Jr
7 yrs
Foundation Manager
GH
Gerard R. Host
3 yrs
Foundation Manager
KM
Kristin R. Merrell
9+ yrs
Foundation Manager
GT
Granville TATE
3 yrs
Foundation Manager
Grants Awarded (103 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIV of Southern Ms Foundation | Hattiesburg, MS | $3,203,384 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2020 |
| UNIV of Southern Ms Foundation | Hattiesburg, MS | $2,587,547 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2016 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | University, MS | $2,420,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2022 |
| UNIV of Southern Ms Foundation | Hattiesburg, MS | $2,400,289 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2022 |
| UNIV of Southern Ms Foundation | Hattiesburg, MS | $2,400,289 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2023 |
| USM Foundation- Lucky Day Scholars Program | Hattiesburg, MS | $2,400,289 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2024 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | University, MS | $2,247,500 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2024 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | University, MS | $2,140,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2021 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | University, MS | $2,101,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2020 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | University, MS | $2,065,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2023 |
| UNIV of Southern Ms Foundation | Hattiesburg, MS | $1,960,884 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2018 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | University, MS | $1,808,500 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2018 |
| UNIV of Southern Ms Foundation | Hattiesburg, MS | $1,786,653 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2017 |
| MSU Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | $1,773,917 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2023 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | University, MS | $1,772,500 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2017 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | University, MS | $1,763,959 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2016 |
| MSU Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | $1,674,813 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2024 |
| UNIV of Southern Ms Foundation | Hattiesburg, MS | $1,388,384 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2021 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | University, MS | $600,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S OF MISSISSIPPI | 2021 |
| MSU Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | $475,545 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Stewpot Community Services | Jackson, MS | $300,000 | PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY | 2021 |
| The Wilson Research Foundation | Jackson, MS | $300,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF REHABILITATION CENTER CLINICAL RESEARCH AND THERAPY | 2021 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | University, MS | $300,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Eudora Welty Foundation | Jackson, MS | $250,000 | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE READING AND THE EFFORTS OF YOUNG WRITERS. | 2021 |
| Magnolia Speech School | Jackson, MS | $250,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO BUILD MADISON, MS FACILITY TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS. | 2021 |
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