Luck Companies Foundation
Accepts applications
Luck Companies Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $404,520. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$404,520
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $570,551 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 | $1.2 million | 20 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $570,551 | 24 | $20.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 27 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Luck Companies Foundation PO Box 29682, Richmond, VA 23242 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 476-6438, foundation@luckcompanies.com |
| What to submit | By application at www.luckcompanies.com/our-impact |
| Deadlines | The foundation accepts rolling admissions, and as such, has no submission deadline. |
| Restrictions | We have areas of preference, but we do give outside of these areas on occasion. Our focus areas are values-based leadership and environmental stewardship. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Luck Companies Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 23 | $1.0 million |
| South Carolina | 2 | $67 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $58 |
| Oregon | 1 | $35 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $404,520 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $164,500 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $125,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $90,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $49,500 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $47,500 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $32,500 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $22,500 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $17,500 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $15,500 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $13,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $13,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $11,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $6,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $5,700 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $5,600 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $5,400 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $4,750 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $3,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $2,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $2,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | To aid the mission of supporting the community | $1,000 |
| Southern Documentary Fumd | Matching gift-community | $58 |
| Capital Region Land Conservancy | Matching gift-community | $50 |
| Palmetto Project | Matching gift-community | $41 |
| American Whitewater | Matching gift - community | $35 |
| Women's Rights and Empowerment Network | Matching gift - community | $26 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles S Luck IV
- Douglas Dr Palmore
- Wanda Ortwine
- Lisa P Luck
Questions people ask
Does Luck Companies Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The foundation accepts rolling admissions, and as such, has no submission deadline.
How much does Luck Companies Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Luck Companies Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles S Luck IV (President and Director), Douglas Dr Palmore (Secretary and Director), Wanda Ortwine (Treasurer and Director) and Lisa P Luck (Vice President and Director).
What does Luck Companies Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and faith communities.