Lucky Seven Foundation
Annual Giving
$1.8M-5% YoY
Grants
215
Median Grant
$2K
Organizations Funded
230
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Grants to nonprofit organizations primarily in the Puget Sound basin that benefit health, welfare, education, arts, and the environment. Founded by Manson and Frances Backus with the hope of giving back and improving the community where they lived and prospered.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
$1 million+ gift to WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine for $20,000 annual scholarships for medical students serving rural communities; Support for Washington State University and Shoreline Community College Foundation
How to Apply
Grants up to $5,000 for organizations that have not applied in last three years. Larger grants by invitation only. Applications accepted during specific cycles, currently paused until processed. Notification by July annually.
Does Not Fund
Organizations that have applied for funding in the last three years are excluded; geographic restriction to Puget Sound counties: Whatcom, Skagit, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, Kitsap, Jefferson, Island or San Juan County in Washington State
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$1.8M
Grants
215
Median
$2K
States
22
$1.9M
Grants
244
Median
$5K
States
20
$1.9M
Grants
279
Median
$5K
States
19
Grant Size Distribution
$2K
Typical Grant (Median)
$100
Smallest
$500
25th Pctile
$6K
75th Pctile
$240K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $500 and $6K.
Largest Recent Grants
$240K
2024
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
WA · Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine (ESFCOM) Scholarship Fund awarded to students
$125K
2024
COMMON POWER FUTURE
WA · General & Unrestricted
$125K
2024
COMMON POWER FUTURE
WA · general support, the c3 next-generation leadership program and Action Academy
$65K
2024
HANFORD CHALLENGE
WA · General & Unrestricted
$50K
2024
ROAD2HOME
WA · To fund the expansion of its Volunteer Ally Program and both the operation of the 35-unit Gardenview Tiny Home Village and an increase in the case management services provided to Village residents
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.