Luckyday Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Luckyday Foundation supports education, human services and religion in Mississippi.

FUNDING AREAS: Education, human services, religion

IP TAKE: This is one of the top education funders in the state of Mississippi, prioritizing Mississippi universities to support the education of students in need.

PROFILE: Established in 1978, the Luckyday Foundation is an independent foundation based in Jackson, Mississippi. This is the foundation of Frank Rogers Day, who was an Aberdeen native and alumnus of the University of Mississippi. Day passed away in 1999, but his legacy lives on through his desire to support Mississippi students. It funds local efforts for education, human services and religion.

The Luckyday Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, past tax records indicate that this is primarily a funder of local education. Luckyday often supports higher education through scholarships. Grants typically fund Mississippi universities benefitting students in need. For example, the Luckyday Citizenship Program supports Mississippi high school seniors who are pursuing their education at the University of Southern Mississippi. In addition to scholarships, Luckyday provides program support and construction funds for educational institutions. The funder provides support for people who are sick and food for the needy. Luckyday also funds churches, such as St. John’s Episcopal Church in Aberdeen.

Grants range between about $1,000 and $2 million. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Mississippi. Past local grantees include the Mississippi Food Network, Hospice Ministries and Hinds Community College.

This foundation typically accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Grantseekers should contact the foundation directly to obtain an application. Luckyday accepts applications at any time of the year and usually notifies applicants of its funding decisions within three months of applying. Direct general questions to the staff at 601-208-5171.

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