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Lumina Foundation for Education Inc

Indianapolis, Indiana  ·  EIN 351813228  ·  Private foundation

Lumina Foundation for Education Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $39.0M in grants paid and $1.42B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,627 individual grants from this funder — $213.8M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$39.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$1.42B
Assets (FY2020)
2,627
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Lumina Foundation for Education Inc funds

Lumina Foundation for Education Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Blackbaud Giving Fund
To support Lumina's 2023-2024 Gift Programs through the Blackbaud Giving Fund.
Charleston, SC$2.5M2024
Blackbaud Giving Fund
Public charity conduit for Lumina staff, Board and retiree gifts to public charities.
Charleston, SC$2.4M2022
Blackbaud Giving Fund
Public charity conduit for lumina staff, board and retiree gifts to public charities.
Charleston, SC$2.3M2023

How to apply for funding from Lumina Foundation for Education Inc

From Lumina Foundation for Education Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“UNSOLICITED INQUIRIES RECEIVED AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at luminafoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Lumina Foundation for Education Inc

Does Lumina Foundation for Education Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Lumina Foundation for Education Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Lumina Foundation for Education Inc fund?
Lumina Foundation for Education Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Blackbaud Giving Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Lumina Foundation for Education Inc give in grants?
Lumina Foundation for Education Inc reported $39.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $213.8M over 2,627 grants.
Where is Lumina Foundation for Education Inc located?
Lumina Foundation for Education Inc is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351813228.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lumina Foundation for Education Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lumina Foundation for Education Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.