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The Luckyday Foundation Trustmark Bank Trustee

Historical Funder

Jackson, Mississippi · EIN 64-0617746 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$6.9M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$164.4M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactMR JAMIE HOUSTON LUCKYDAY FOUNDATIO
Address1020 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY SUITE, 804, RIDGELAND MS 39157
Phone6013545869
Form and materialsAPPLICATION AVAILABLE FROM FOUNDATION OFFICE.
DeadlinesAPPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE USUALLY NOTIFIED WITHIN THREE MONTH
RestrictionsEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS TO BENEFIT SICK AND NEEDY

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Education5
  • Arts & Culture2
  • Faith-Based2
  • Children & Youth1
  • Food Assistance1
  • Human Services1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Mississippi.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
University of Mississippi FoundationUniversity, MSProvide support for higher education$2,682,431
Msu FoundationMississippi State, MSTo provide support for higher education$2,108,242
Usm Foundation- Lucky Day Scholars ProgramHattiesburg, MSProvide support for higher education$1,900,289
Ms Children's MuseumJackson, MSTo provide funds for cultural programs for kids$50,000
Hinds Community College Development FoundationRaymond, MSTo promote higher education$45,000
Stewpot Community ServicesJackson, MSProvide food for the needy$40,000
Dixie National RodeoMississippi State, MSTo provide funds for cultural programs$25,000
The Wilson Research FoundationJackson, MSTo provide support of rehabilitation center clinical research and therapy$25,000
Mississippi Food NetworkJackson, MSProvide food for the needy$20,000
The Gleaners IncJackson, MSProvide food for the needy$15,000
St John's Episcopal ChurchAberdeen, MSProvide funds to religious organization$5,000
Saint Fabian Catholic ChurchHattiesburg, MSProvide funds to religious organization$250

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$6,916,21212
2024$6,398,35212
2023$6,529,20613

Sources

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