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Lucky Duck Foundation

Del Mar, California  ·  EIN 203324885  ·  Private foundation

Lucky Duck Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.0M in annual giving against $7.3M in assets. This page documents the 133 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Lucky Duck Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.3M
Total assets
133
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lucky Duck Foundation funds

Lucky Duck Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, housing & homelessness, workforce & vocational training, youth development.

Food & AgricultureHousing & HomelessnessWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include homeless population, youth pop.

homeless populationyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lucky Duck Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
San Diego Rescue Mission
SDRM Walk With Me Program-Pmt 2 of
San Diego, CA$600K2022
San Diego Rescue Mission
PROGRAMS
San Diego, CA$500K2024
San Diego County Sheriffs
Food & Water for the Unsheltered
San Diego, CA$463K2022
Sd Hc Building Opportunities
PROGRAMS
San Diego, CA$428K2023
St Vincent De Paul
TO PROVIDE CARE FOR HOMELESS
San Diego, CA$400K2017
San Diego County Sheriffs
Food & Water for the Unsheltered
San Diego, CA$377K2020
Helen Woodward Animal Shelter
TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR ANIMALS
Rancho Santa Fe, CA$350K2017
Challenged Athletes Found
TO AID THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
San Diego, CA$350K2017
Regional Task Force on Homel
RAPID REHOUSING & EMPLOYMENT PILOT
San Diego, CA$323K2018
San Diego Continuing Ed
2021 Rising to Success Pathways pro
San Diego, CA$285K2023
San Diego Continuing Ed
PROGRAMS
San Diego, CA$285K2024
Urban Street Angels
grant to relocate 30 beds at VVSD
San Diego, CA$228K2023
San Diego Continuing Ed
provide employment job training opp
San Diego, CA$200K2020
Urban Street Angels
grant to relocate 30 beds at VVSD
San Diego, CA$176K2022
Home Start Inc
permanent supportive housing
San Diego, CA$156K2020

Lucky Duck Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2018$661K
2019$334K
2020$2.0M
2022$2.2M
2023$2.3M
2024$2.1M

How to apply for funding from Lucky Duck Foundation

Lucky Duck Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at luckyduckfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Lucky Duck Foundation

Does Lucky Duck Foundation accept grant applications?
Lucky Duck Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lucky Duck Foundation fund?
Lucky Duck Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include San Diego Rescue Mission, San Diego Rescue Mission, San Diego County Sheriffs. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lucky Duck Foundation give in grants?
Lucky Duck Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.6M over 133 grants.
Where is Lucky Duck Foundation located?
Lucky Duck Foundation is based in Del Mar, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203324885.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lucky Duck Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lucky Duck Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.