Closed
This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Lucky Star Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2021, the foundation distributed a total of $27.5K across 10 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PALM ARTS INC
Telluride, CO
$40K
15%
TELLURIDE AIDS BENEFIT INC
Telluride, CO
$24.4K
9%
TELLURIDE REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY
TELLURIDE, CO
$10K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION?
No. LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION give?
LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, New York, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $28 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include PALM ARTS INC, TELLURIDE AIDS BENEFIT INC, and TELLURIDE REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION?
LUCKY STAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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