Luck Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Luck Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,073 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $24,000. 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$118,073
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $121,300 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $133,800 | 31 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $121,300 | 27 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $118,073 | 28 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Luck Family Foundation 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 Luck Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $85,911 |
| Colorado | 7 | $23,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,500 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $1,512 |
| Nevada | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands Exchange Club | College scholarships | $24,000 |
| LH Womens' League- College Scholarships | College scholarships | $10,000 |
| Routt Co 4H Scholarship Foundation | College scholarships | $7,000 |
| Christ on the Mt Catholic Church | Church | $6,000 |
| Dallas Salvation Army | Disaster relief | $6,000 |
| Dallas Vna Meals on Wheels | Food for hungry people | $6,000 |
| Feed Lake Highlands | Food for hungry people | $6,000 |
| Network of Community Ministries | Family assistance | $6,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Food for hungry people | $6,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Cat Church | Church | $6,000 |
| Finca | Financial assistance to needy | $5,000 |
| Scottish Rite Hospital | Children's hospital | $5,000 |
| Healing Hands Ministry | Humanitarian relief | $3,111 |
| Children's Medical Center of Dallas | Children's hospital | $3,000 |
| Dallas Operation Kindness | Animal care | $2,500 |
| Kunc Community Radio- NPR | Pbs | $2,500 |
| Lift Up Food Bank | Food for hungry people | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Food for hungry people | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat | Children's services | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mt Youth Corps | Youth education & life management | $2,000 |
| Chew Animal Clinic | Animal care | $1,000 |
| Mazie's Mission | Animal care | $1,000 |
| Routt County Humane Society | Animal care | $1,000 |
| Laing Food Pantry | Community outreach/food bank | $512 |
| Charleston Academy of Music | Music academy | $500 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach | Community outreach/food bank | $500 |
| Bishop's Appeal for Catholic Ministries | Church | $300 |
| American Wheelchair Mission | Medical equipment service | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- David E Luck
- Cheryl Luck
- Kelly Jane Luck
- Evan Luck
Questions people ask
Does Luck Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Luck Family Foundation give?
$118,073 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Luck Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David E Luck (President), Cheryl Luck (Secretary), Kelly Jane Luck (Director) and Evan Luck (Director).
What does Luck Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and faith communities.