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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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Grant aids community histories project at Bard College
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. >> Bard College received a $50,000 grant from Lumina Foundation's Fund for Racial Justice and Equity, a project...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. >> Bard College received a $50,000 grant from Lumina Foundation's Fund for Racial Justice and Equity, a project...more
Lumina awards racial justice and equity grants totaling $1.6 million
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
INDIANAPOLIS (June 12, 2018)—Lumina Foundation today announced that 19 colleges and universities will receive grant awards totaling...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
INDIANAPOLIS (June 12, 2018)—Lumina Foundation today announced that 19 colleges and universities will receive grant awards totaling...more
Foundation funds skills training in Elkhart County
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The HEA will be the lead agency for the grant, according to information from the Lumina Foundation. Wiebe said HEA will work with Ivy Tech...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The HEA will be the lead agency for the grant, according to information from the Lumina Foundation. Wiebe said HEA will work with Ivy Tech...more
UMSL part of group receiving grant from Lumina Foundation to make St. Louis a 'Talent Hub'
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is joining in efforts to eliminate degree completion gaps for low-income and African American...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is joining in efforts to eliminate degree completion gaps for low-income and African American...more
Lumina Foundation Designates St. Louis as Talent Hub - Grants $275000 to Address Equity Gaps ...
Foundation: St. Louis Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation
St. Louis Community Foundation is proud to lend its support as fiscal sponsor to the St. Louis Graduates network.” “We are excited to participate in...more
Foundation: St. Louis Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation
St. Louis Community Foundation is proud to lend its support as fiscal sponsor to the St. Louis Graduates network.” “We are excited to participate in...more
Grants announced to help Elkhart County Latino community achieve post-secondary education
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
ELKHART — A pair of education foundations have selected Elkhart County as one of seven new “Talent Hubs” nationwide, earning the...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
ELKHART — A pair of education foundations have selected Elkhart County as one of seven new “Talent Hubs” nationwide, earning the...more
BPCC receives grant for advance nontraditional educational experiences
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) received a grant award from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on ... Rona Leber, assistant dean for the Division of Communication and...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) received a grant award from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on ... Rona Leber, assistant dean for the Division of Communication and...more
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
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