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.
Web Address
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
Foundation Grants and Resources
Recent News from Lumina Foundation
Southeast Indiana gains Talent Hub status and grant eligibility
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
“This designation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the education, community foundation, industry (including more than...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
“This designation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the education, community foundation, industry (including more than...more
Fresno named one of 17 national 'Talent Hubs,' earns $350K in grants
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Fresno has been designated a "Talent Hub" by the Lumina Foundation, which is dedicated to expanding opportunities for post-secondary...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Fresno has been designated a "Talent Hub" by the Lumina Foundation, which is dedicated to expanding opportunities for post-secondary...more
Lumina Foundation Designates 17 Cities as Talent Hubs
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Lumina Foundation Designates 17 Cities as Talent Hubs ... for Attainment, which was in access of $10 million of grants to 75 cities across the...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Lumina Foundation Designates 17 Cities as Talent Hubs ... for Attainment, which was in access of $10 million of grants to 75 cities across the...more
Innovative Impact Investing in Education
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Join Mission Investors Exchange to learn how two innovating foundations have built and evolved their impact investing programs in education.In 2016, Beth led the creation of the Building Equity...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Join Mission Investors Exchange to learn how two innovating foundations have built and evolved their impact investing programs in education.In 2016, Beth led the creation of the Building Equity...more
We All Must Do More
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
As a philanthropic organization, we collaborate with many individuals and ... and oppression is not just a part of our collective work in...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
As a philanthropic organization, we collaborate with many individuals and ... and oppression is not just a part of our collective work in...more
UNCF Indianapolis welcomes new leadership, staff
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
... American Studies from the University of Cincinnati and her M.A. in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
... American Studies from the University of Cincinnati and her M.A. in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana...more
Nigeria may end up with a generation of uneducated people — Imole Adeyeri
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
You are into philanthropy, how do you make a living and have a fulfilled life from ... Being in the philanthropic sector or non-profit field or working for...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
You are into philanthropy, how do you make a living and have a fulfilled life from ... Being in the philanthropic sector or non-profit field or working for...more
Is Higher Ed the Next Big Frontier for Impact Investing? Some Funders Think So
Impact investing, with its promise of both financial returns and measurable social benefits, is one of the hottest trends in philanthropy. But as...more
Impact investing, with its promise of both financial returns and measurable social benefits, is one of the hottest trends in philanthropy. But as...more
Driving Postsecondary Success with Impact Investing
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Driving Postsecondary Success with Impact Investing. This research by Avivar Capital, funded by The Kresge Foundation and Lumina...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Driving Postsecondary Success with Impact Investing. This research by Avivar Capital, funded by The Kresge Foundation and Lumina...more
Report calls for policymakers to lower financial barriers for college attainment
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
This analysis of what would make an effective state grant aid program for Arizona aligned with recommendations from national organizations...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
This analysis of what would make an effective state grant aid program for Arizona aligned with recommendations from national organizations...more
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