The Lucky Bunch Foundation
The Lucky Bunch Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $21.0M.
The Lucky Bunch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lucky Bunch Foundation gave $21.0M across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $7.0M), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $20,953,334
- +1187.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $6,984,445
- +1187.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $6,815,039
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Lucky Bunch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($20.9M across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $21.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lucky Bunch Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2020) to $21.0M (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $21.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) | $14,118,295 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $6,815,039 |
| Urban School of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-15,015,605 | $21,103,767 | $20,953,334 | 3 | $21,082,171 | — | $1,203,875 |
| 2021 | $34,764,124 | $3,279,293 | $2,059,806 | $1,627,185 | 3 | $1,879,292 | $3,202,143 | $2,569,037 |
| 2020 | $33,800,327 | $12,143,501 | $619,592 | $425,056 | 5 | — | $12,117,651 | $1,670,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lucky Bunch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lucky Bunch Foundation is led by Meagan Nye, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Meagan Nye
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Nye
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Lucky Bunch Foundation
How much does The Lucky Bunch Foundation give each year?
The Lucky Bunch Foundation gave $21.0M across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.6M across 3 grants.
What is The Lucky Bunch Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lucky Bunch Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $6,815,039, and its average grant was $6,984,445, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lucky Bunch Foundation give grants?
The Lucky Bunch Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does The Lucky Bunch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lucky Bunch Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Lucky Bunch Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Lucky Bunch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lucky Bunch Foundation's EIN?
The Lucky Bunch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3029507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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