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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
Social Media Links
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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Rasmuson Awards $6.6 Million in November Grants
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
The Anchorage-based Rasmuson Foundation has announced grants totaling more than $6.6 million to fourteen nonprofit organizations in the state. Grant recipients include Set Free Alaska, which was...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
The Anchorage-based Rasmuson Foundation has announced grants totaling more than $6.6 million to fourteen nonprofit organizations in the state. Grant recipients include Set Free Alaska, which was...more
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and Lumina Foundation Commit Millions to Addressing Racism ...
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
... problems rooted in racial bias and inequity, and $100,000 each to the Council on Foundations, Grantmakers for Education, and Independent Sector to host webinars, training, and convenings designed...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
... problems rooted in racial bias and inequity, and $100,000 each to the Council on Foundations, Grantmakers for Education, and Independent Sector to host webinars, training, and convenings designed...more
Lumina Foundation to Award $2.5 Million in Grants for “Addressing Hate”
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
“Ensuring fair and equitable results in a country sullied by an enduring legacy of systemic racism and oppression is not just a part of our collective work in philanthropy,” Merisotis said. “It...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
“Ensuring fair and equitable results in a country sullied by an enduring legacy of systemic racism and oppression is not just a part of our collective work in philanthropy,” Merisotis said. “It...more
Phoenix hires co-leader to manage new theater
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation
... The Glick Fund, The Efroymson Fund, Lumina Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation and the Allen Clowes Charitable...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation
... The Glick Fund, The Efroymson Fund, Lumina Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation and the Allen Clowes Charitable...more
Lumina Foundation Awards $750000 Grant to WorkingNation to Develop Mini-Documentary Series ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation
WorkingNation, operating in partnership with its 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor, the California Community Foundation, will use the grant to support a series...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation
WorkingNation, operating in partnership with its 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor, the California Community Foundation, will use the grant to support a series...more
GCSEN Foundation and SOCAP Moving the World to a Better Place by Helping Millennials Make ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship Network (GCSEN) Foundation and SOCAP...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship Network (GCSEN) Foundation and SOCAP...more
Tulsa to receive Talent Hub grants to drive educational attainment after high school
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Each Talent Hub community will receive $350,000 in grant funding over 42 ... The Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation will provide these funds...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Each Talent Hub community will receive $350,000 in grant funding over 42 ... The Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation will provide these funds...more
Tulsa to receive Talent Hub grants to drive more educational attainment
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Tulsa to receive Talent Hub grants to drive more educational attainment ... The Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation will provide these funds...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Tulsa to receive Talent Hub grants to drive more educational attainment ... The Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation will provide these funds...more
Lumina Foundations designates Talent Hub
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
GREENSBURG – On Monday, Lumina Foundation announced the ... The EcO Network will be eligible for grant funding of $350,000 from Lumina...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
GREENSBURG – On Monday, Lumina Foundation announced the ... The EcO Network will be eligible for grant funding of $350,000 from Lumina...more
Denver Gets 'Talent Hub' Designation, $350K Grant To Boost Post-Secondary Education
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
In awarding the nearly $6 million worth of grants nationwide, Lumina Foundation officials said each awarded city was recognized for...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
In awarding the nearly $6 million worth of grants nationwide, Lumina Foundation officials said each awarded city was recognized for...more
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