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Lucky Star Foundation

Preselected recipients only Palo Pinto, Texas · EIN 823822970

Lucky Star Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Pinto, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 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 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $25,000 the year before.

67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$25,0001$447,221
2024$20,5003$483,381

How to apply

Lucky Star 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lucky Star Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$20,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
White Horse Christian Academy
Stephenville, TX
$5,000 Building Fund$5,000 Scholarship$10,000
Morning Star Ranch
Dublin, TX
Utility Trailer$7,000
Lingleville ISD PTO
Lingleville, TX
Echos Program$3,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lucky Star Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lucky Star Foundation give?

$20,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.

Who runs Lucky Star Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James R Salter (President).

What does Lucky Star Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and faith communities.

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