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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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New grant to support Dillard University retention, graduation initiatives
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Dillard University was awarded $666,600 to advance and develop student support initiatives, thanks to a grant by The Lumina Foundation, a...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Dillard University was awarded $666,600 to advance and develop student support initiatives, thanks to a grant by The Lumina Foundation, a...more
FutureMakers partner reports program success
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Southwest Florida Community Foundation
“The Glades Education Foundation is deeply appreciative of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation's $15,000 grant to the program via...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Southwest Florida Community Foundation
“The Glades Education Foundation is deeply appreciative of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation's $15,000 grant to the program via...more
Facing workforce education gap, Mobile leaders unveil 'blueprint' for fix
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Community Foundation of South Alabama
Rebecca Byrne, head of the Community Foundation of South Alabama, cited the foundation's "Closing the Opportunity Gap" program, which aims...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Community Foundation of South Alabama
Rebecca Byrne, head of the Community Foundation of South Alabama, cited the foundation's "Closing the Opportunity Gap" program, which aims...more
Lumina Foundation Awards $716700 Grant to Morgan State
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
In an effort to bolster retention and increase graduation rates at Black colleges, the Lumina Foundation has awarded a grant of $716,700 to...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
In an effort to bolster retention and increase graduation rates at Black colleges, the Lumina Foundation has awarded a grant of $716,700 to...more
Lumina Foundation Awards Morgan State University More Than $700000 In Grant Funding To ...
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Morgan State University has announced the award of a three-year, $716,700 grant from Lumina Foundation to support the University's...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Morgan State University has announced the award of a three-year, $716,700 grant from Lumina Foundation to support the University's...more
NASFAA Awarded Grant to Help Support Students Displaced by Sudden Institutional Closure
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
....thanks to a generous grant, awarded this week by Lumina Foundation, ... Earlier this month, Globe University and Minnesota School of...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
....thanks to a generous grant, awarded this week by Lumina Foundation, ... Earlier this month, Globe University and Minnesota School of...more
Lamar City Council Announces Award of GoCO Grant
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Lamar City Council Announces Award of GoCO Grant ... Angie Cue, Community Development Director, explained that there is no need for ... at the Lamar Community Building this Thursday through Saturday;...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Lamar City Council Announces Award of GoCO Grant ... Angie Cue, Community Development Director, explained that there is no need for ... at the Lamar Community Building this Thursday through Saturday;...more
Lamar Receiving $1.3M in GoCO Grants for Youth Oriented Inspire Projects
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board awarded the first round of implementation funding for six Inspire Initiative pilot communities,...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board awarded the first round of implementation funding for six Inspire Initiative pilot communities,...more
Chronicle's Philanthropy 400 Ranking Overlooks DAF Value
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Mendocino County, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Montana Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, Proteus Fund, Case Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, Denver Foundation
Chronicle's Philanthropy 400 Ranking Overlooks DAF Value ... On Thursday, October 27, 2016, the Chronicle of Philanthropy released this year's ... grossly mischaracterizing the value and importance...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Mendocino County, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Montana Community Foundation, Perrin Family Foundation, Proteus Fund, Case Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, Denver Foundation
Chronicle's Philanthropy 400 Ranking Overlooks DAF Value ... On Thursday, October 27, 2016, the Chronicle of Philanthropy released this year's ... grossly mischaracterizing the value and importance...more
Interview with Jim Gibbons
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Philanthropy sat with Gibbons to learn more about his organization's mission, its decentralized structure, the barriers to work and self-support...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Philanthropy sat with Gibbons to learn more about his organization's mission, its decentralized structure, the barriers to work and self-support...more
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