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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Lucky One Foundation, operating under Bessemer Trust Company as a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $665K across 52 grantees, with grants awarded strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$665K
2024
Grantees funded
52
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
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Michael Ward Stout
Board Member
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Lillian Sara Hahn
Board Member
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Kenneth N Musen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY?
No. THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY give?
THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and North Carolina. 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 THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY make each year?
In 2024, THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $665 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY fund recently?
In 2024, THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST, PUPPIES BEHIND BARS INC, and Limitless Horizons. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY?
THE LUCKY ONE FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.