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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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Celebrations, Nov. 3, 2019
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation
The Santa Fe Community Foundation has awarded over $320,000 to 31 nonprofits that focus on Cultural vibrancy and well-being, with grants...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation
The Santa Fe Community Foundation has awarded over $320,000 to 31 nonprofits that focus on Cultural vibrancy and well-being, with grants...more
Lumina Foundation Grants Support Organizations that Recognize Learning Outside the Classroom
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
In an effort to build clearer credential pathways for adult learners — particularly people of color and Native learners — Lumina Foundation...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
In an effort to build clearer credential pathways for adult learners — particularly people of color and Native learners — Lumina Foundation...more
Recognizing learning outside of the classroom
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS – Lumina Foundation is releasing $3.5 million in grants to nine organizations committed to building clearer pathways to degrees...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS – Lumina Foundation is releasing $3.5 million in grants to nine organizations committed to building clearer pathways to degrees...more
Recognizing Learning Outside the Classroom: Lumina Foundation Awards $3.5 million in Grants ...
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumina Foundation is releasing $3.5 million in grants to nine organizations committed to...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumina Foundation is releasing $3.5 million in grants to nine organizations committed to...more
Can outcomes-based funding support evidence-based college success programs?
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
But even in a scenario where a philanthropic foundation doesn't receive ... and philanthropic foundations' finite resources can't fill the financial...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
But even in a scenario where a philanthropic foundation doesn't receive ... and philanthropic foundations' finite resources can't fill the financial...more
For Poor Students, Income Share Agreements May Offer Opportunity
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
With these concerns in mind, the Lumina Foundation has given grants to study the effects income share agreements have in Colorado and...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
With these concerns in mind, the Lumina Foundation has given grants to study the effects income share agreements have in Colorado and...more
Techstars impact, SF Foundation's $50 million mandate, professional women unite, reclaiming the ...
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The community foundation is aligning part of its $800 million endowment with its mission of building inclusive prosperity and racial equity in the...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The community foundation is aligning part of its $800 million endowment with its mission of building inclusive prosperity and racial equity in the...more
Follow the Talent: Agents of Impact Special Report for Nov. 9
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Russell Family Foundation
“Follow the talent” is one of our mantras as ImpactAlpha covers the daily beat of impact investing. Smart, passionate Agents of Impact are...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Russell Family Foundation
“Follow the talent” is one of our mantras as ImpactAlpha covers the daily beat of impact investing. Smart, passionate Agents of Impact are...more
CPE gets $400k Lumina Foundation grant for Adult Promise program, encouraging workforce training
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has been awarded a $400,000 Lumina Foundation grant to encourage more adults to...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has been awarded a $400,000 Lumina Foundation grant to encourage more adults to...more
GIIN investor forum, tallying US sustainable investing assets, pathways to work, Ethos's raise ...
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The Global Impact Investing Network brought together 1,400 people from 80 ... The initiative is the first impact investment for non-profit Robin...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation
The Global Impact Investing Network brought together 1,400 people from 80 ... The initiative is the first impact investment for non-profit Robin...more
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Philanthropy as Key Enabler to Work on ‘Wicked Problems’
Australia’s Melbourne City Mission Chief Executive Officer Ric Holland writes how philanthropy can act as an enabler on many levels.