Lucky Heart Fund
Preselected recipients only
Lucky Heart Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$68,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,500 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,500 | 19 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $53,500 | 24 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $68,000 | 24 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Lucky Heart Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lucky Heart Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 11 | $28,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $12,500 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Eckhart Tolle Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fidos for Freedom Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Harford County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Keeper of the Wild Wildlife Rescue and Sanctuary | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kerrville Pets Alive | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Maryland SPCA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| National Womens Shelter Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ny Community Fridge Corp | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Operation Smile Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Samaritans Purse | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Smile Farms Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | $2,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Maryland Zoological Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Greater Ruxton Area Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Helping Up Mission Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Blink of an Eye Integrative Center for Trauma Heal | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Petra Karen Tischer
Questions people ask
Does Lucky Heart Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lucky Heart Fund give?
$68,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lucky Heart Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Petra Karen Tischer (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Lucky Heart Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.