Lumina Foundation for Education INC

Lumina Foundation for Education INC is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana with $1.54B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$1.54Btotal assets
1991IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Lumina Foundation for Education INC has awarded

40 grantees · $34.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Blackbaud Giving Fund $2.3M
  • Foundation for California Community Colleges $2M
  • Georgetown University $2M
  • New America Foundation $1.8M
  • Century Foundation Inc The $1.5M
  • Research Foundation of State University of New York $1.2M
  • National Skills Coalition $1.2M
  • National Student Clearinghouse Research Center $1M
  • Louisiana Community and Technical College System Foundation $1M
  • Ithaka SR $1M
  • Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation $994K
  • State Higher Education Executive Officers $950K
  • Hechinger Report The $850K
  • US Chamber of Commerce Foundation $835K
  • Urban Institute The $830K
  • Higher Learning Advocates $750K
  • Texas Community College Education Initiative $725K
  • National Fund for Workforce Solutions $700K
  • University of Pittsburgh $699K
  • American Institutes for Research $675K
  • Rutgers The State University of New Jersey $671K
  • Campus Compact $663K
  • Education Writers Association $650K
  • Complete College America $645K
  • Ditchley Foundation The $600K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$49.5M
  • FY2019$55.8M
  • FY2020$39M
  • FY2021$57.7M
  • FY2022$33.9M
  • FY2023$55.2M

About Lumina Foundation for Education INC

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersIndianapolis, Indiana
  • EIN351813228
  • IRS ruling1991

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lumina Foundation for Education INC?

Lumina Foundation for Education INC is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana with $1.54B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Lumina Foundation for Education INC fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Lumina Foundation for Education INC?

Lumina Foundation for Education INC's EIN is 351813228. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Lumina Foundation for Education INC?

Private foundations like Lumina Foundation for Education INC typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Lumina Foundation for Education INC. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.