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Lumina Foundation
Lumina Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in Indianapolis since August 2000. They are the nation's largest foundation dedicated to increasing students' access to and success in post-secondary education.
The mission of the foundation is to increase the percentage of Americans who hold high-quality degrees and credentials to 60% by 2025.
The foundation have worked with and made grants to many colleges, peer foundations, associations, and other organizations to improve student access and outcomes across the nation.
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www.luminafoundation.org
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Twitter - @LuminaFound
The mission of the foundation is to increase the percentage of Americans who hold high-quality degrees and credentials to 60% by 2025.
The foundation have worked with and made grants to many colleges, peer foundations, associations, and other organizations to improve student access and outcomes across the nation.
Web Address
www.luminafoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @LuminaFound
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CSU Secures Philanthropic Support for Graduation Initiative 2025
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Stupski Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Newswise — The California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office has secured more than $3 million in philanthropic support for Graduation Initiative 2025. The CSU actively sought grants from...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Stupski Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Newswise — The California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office has secured more than $3 million in philanthropic support for Graduation Initiative 2025. The CSU actively sought grants from...more
Credentialing America: How Impact Investing Can Help
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
Lumina Foundation is attacking this problem with the goal of lifting the percentage of U.S.adults with postsecondary credentials.Lumina maintains an equity goal of quality credentials for all...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
Lumina Foundation is attacking this problem with the goal of lifting the percentage of U.S.adults with postsecondary credentials.Lumina maintains an equity goal of quality credentials for all...more
Series Uncovers Tides Foundation's Left Leanings, Also Reveals Earth is Round
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Tides Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
It is worth noting that for an allegedly “secret” group, Tides is pretty open on its website, where the foundation writes, “Tides is a leader in global grantmaking and social change work,...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Tides Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
It is worth noting that for an allegedly “secret” group, Tides is pretty open on its website, where the foundation writes, “Tides is a leader in global grantmaking and social change work,...more
Yanof and Williams: Arizona is committed to increased educational attainment
Foundation: Helios Education Foundation, Lumina Foundation
The Achieve60AZ Alliance of 70 statewide education, business, community and philanthropic organizations recognized this imperative and in ... Our broad-based, statewide alliance includes leaders from...more
Foundation: Helios Education Foundation, Lumina Foundation
The Achieve60AZ Alliance of 70 statewide education, business, community and philanthropic organizations recognized this imperative and in ... Our broad-based, statewide alliance includes leaders from...more
Tides' Legal Laundering: An Incubator for the Left
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Tides Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
... ($11.1 million); the Novo Foundation ($10.7 million); the Blue Shield of California Foundation ($9.6 million); the David and Lucile Packard Foundation ($7.75 million); the California Community...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Foundation to Promote Open Society, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Tides Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
... ($11.1 million); the Novo Foundation ($10.7 million); the Blue Shield of California Foundation ($9.6 million); the David and Lucile Packard Foundation ($7.75 million); the California Community...more
Spruill Leaving CoF to Head New England Aquarium
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
“Vikki's extraordinary experience and leadership in both marine conservation and philanthropy make her uniquely qualified to lead the Aquarium's mission to protect and advocate for vital and...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
“Vikki's extraordinary experience and leadership in both marine conservation and philanthropy make her uniquely qualified to lead the Aquarium's mission to protect and advocate for vital and...more
Lamar City Council Briefed on Summer Car/Music Event for Downtown
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Colorado Trust
The council gave permission to the Lamar Fire and Emergency Services to apply for a CDPHE EMTS provider grant to replace one ambulance from the fleet. Lamar Fire Chief Jeremy Burkhart explained the...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Colorado Trust
The council gave permission to the Lamar Fire and Emergency Services to apply for a CDPHE EMTS provider grant to replace one ambulance from the fleet. Lamar Fire Chief Jeremy Burkhart explained the...more
990000 Lumina Foundation grant will help WICHE start new Native-Serving Institutions network
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. BOULDER—The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education will soon launch a new consortium for colleges and universities that heavily serve Native American Indians and...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. BOULDER—The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education will soon launch a new consortium for colleges and universities that heavily serve Native American Indians and...more
"Do the Right Thing." Why This Top Higher Ed Funder Is Getting Behind Racial Justice Work
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
The bulk, $1 million, will go toward a national study on racial climate on campuses, in partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. ... “The fact is, this call to action is true not only...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
The bulk, $1 million, will go toward a national study on racial climate on campuses, in partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. ... “The fact is, this call to action is true not only...more
Foundation picks CivicLab to join Talent Hub effort
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Lilly Endowment
In September, the foundation designated 17 communities across the country as Talent Hubs to accelerate that goal. Talent Hubs ... Foundation. Lumina's Community Partnerships for Attainment program...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Lilly Endowment
In September, the foundation designated 17 communities across the country as Talent Hubs to accelerate that goal. Talent Hubs ... Foundation. Lumina's Community Partnerships for Attainment program...more
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