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Lumina Foundation for Education: all 1,029 grants

Largest first · $119.1M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview

$50,000
Complete College America · Indianapolis, IN · 2022
To support invitational meeting, Democracy, Civic Learning and Student Success: Evidence, Equity, Collective Impacts
$50,000
Council On Foundations · Washington, DC · 2022
To support the 2022 COF Public Policy Summit.
$50,000
Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College · Cloquet, MN · 2022
To support website redesign efforts in support of adult student participation.
$50,000
Indian Hills Community College · Ottumwa, IA · 2022
To support website redesign efforts in support of adult student participation.
$50,000
Indiana Black Expo · Indianapolis, IN · 2022
To support the 2022 IBE Education Conference.
$50,000
Linn-Benton Community College Foundation · Albany, OR · 2022
To support website redesign efforts in support of adult student participation.
$50,000
Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning · Jackson, MS · 2022
Complete2Compete (Jackson, MS), 1st place winner of Lumina Foundation's Beautiful Minds competition, in partnership with Freethink.
$50,000
Monroe Community College Foundation · Rochester, NY · 2022
To support website redesign efforts in support of adult student participation.
$50,000
New America Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
A convening hosted by New America to highlight the initial outcomes of their work with the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Treasury on measuring social and economic progress differently.
$50,000
Northwestern Michigan College Foundation · Traverse City, MI · 2022
To support website redesign efforts in support of adult student participation.
$50,000
Oconee Fall Line Technical College · Sandersville, GA · 2022
To support website redesign efforts in support of adult student participation.
$50,000
Riverside Community College District Foundation · Riverside, CA · 2022
To support website redesign efforts in support of adult student participation.
$50,000
Star Scholars Network · Perry Hall, MD · 2022
Publication and dissemination of global study on access and success initiatives
$50,000
Western Nevada College Foundation · Carson City, NV · 2022
To support website redesign efforts in support of adult student participation.
$48,000
Education Strategy Group · Chevy Chase, MD · 2024
to provide wrap-up and sustainability support for states and colleges involved in REACH
$47,500
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers · Washington, DC · 2022
To support a kickoff convening for new WICHE/AACRAO project to develop tools and guidelines for improving administrative hold policies and practices.
$47,000
University of Michigan the - School of Education · Ann Arbor, MI · 2022
To complete research on non-credit data for five state systems.
$40,000
Aspen Institute the · Washington, DC · 2024
To conduct research and analysis on the role and structure of industry partnerships in recent federal job creation legislation, with a particular focus on the role of community colleges in those partnerships.
$40,000
Regents of the University of California the · Oakland, CA · 2024
To support four research and leadership convenings in 2024 for UC-Davis.
$40,000
State Higher Education Executive Officers · Boulder, CO · 2024
To support a meeting for principals in the CLDE Multistate Collaborative
$40,000
Temple University - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education · Philadephia, PA · 2024
To publish and disseminate a "first look" brief and a "Today's Students" newsletter.
$40,000
Campus Compact · Boston, MA · 2023
To support community college participation and leadership at Compact24
$40,000
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development · 2023
To support a convening on the role of colleges in regional SDG efforts
$40,000
North Carolina Community Colleges System Office · Raleigh, NC · 2022
To expand the number of institutions involved in the REACH Collaborative in North Carolina
$35,000
Mission Investors Exchange · Seattle, WA · 2024
Biennial convening for impact investors in philanthropy
$35,000
Campaign for College Opportunity · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To support the Campaign for College Opportunity's Advancing Equity in Higher Education Post Affirmative Action convening
$30,429
United Way of Central Indiana · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
To support the 2022 United Way Campaign.
$30,000
Alabama Possible · Birmingham, AL · 2024
to support the EmpowerED Conference convening of historically and predominately Black community colleges
$30,000
Arnolt Center for Investigative Reporting the Media School Indiana Univers · Bloomington, IN · 2024
To support the Michael I. Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism's annual reporting symposiums in 2025 and 2026.
$30,000
Communications Network the · Washington, DC · 2024
To support The Communications Networks 2024 annual conference.
$30,000
New America Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024
To support the final in-person meeting of the 15 Workforce Transformation Cohort colleges.
$30,000
State Higher Education Executive Officers · Boulder, CO · 2024
SHEEO's July 15-17, 2024 Annual Meeting and for SHEEO's Aug 5-8, 2024 Policy Conference, sponsored at $15,000 each.
$30,000
Association of Research Libraries · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the inaugural Executive Institute of the Association of Research Libraries, "Research Libraries Navigating Challenges to Free Expression, Academic Freedom, and Inclusion."
$30,000
19th News · Austin, TX · 2022
To support a hybrid event focused on the history and implications of Title IX in American higher education.
$30,000
American Council On Education · Washington, DC · 2022
To convene nonprofit mental health stakeholders to discuss and strategize on higher education role in addressing the mental health crisis.
$28,000
Openlands · Chicago, IL · 2024
To provide general support.
$28,000
Hope Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
To provide program support.
$26,042
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development · Washington, DC · 2022
To support the OECD Forum Engagement Group
$25,000
Century Foundation Inc the · New York, NY · 2024
To support research to help with identifying the underlying issues in funding of HBCUs.
$25,000
Christian Theological Seminary · Indianapolis, IN · 2024
To support the Faith & Action Project 2025 Conferences.
$25,000
Complete College America · Indianapolis, IN · 2024
To support CCA's 2024 Annual Convening in Indianapolis.
$25,000
Diversity in Leadership · Indianapolis, IN · 2024
To support the Diversity in Leadership program.
$25,000
Institute for College Access and Success the · Oakland, CA · 2024
To support TICAS's state policymaker network convening to discuss debt free college.
$25,000
Latino Policy Forum · Chicago, IL · 2024
To provide technical assistance to the Latino Policy Forum aligned with Lumina's state policy agenda.
$25,000
Louisiana Board of Regents · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024
Statutorily required update to funding formula in Louisiana. NCHEMS will be contracted to do the work and Lumina is contributing $25,000 to support the effort.
$25,000
Michelson 20mm Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
to advance equity and systemic change for student parents in California.
$25,000
National Association of Black Journalists · Hyattsville, MD · 2024
To support Lumina's NABJ panel session on the value of higher education.
$25,000
National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
To support the Student Voices Forum of NADOHE's 2024 Annual Conference.
$25,000
Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute · Fishers, IN · 2024
To support the third program cohort of the Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute.
$25,000
Uva School of Education and Human Development Foundation Inc the · Charlottesville, VA · 2024
To support a speaker series at the University of Virginia
$25,000
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission · Charleston, WV · 2024
To provide technical assistance to West Virginia aligned to Lumina's state policy agenda.
$25,000
America'S Promise · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the convening to develop America's Promise Alliance 2024 research agenda.
$25,000
Capaces Leadership Institute · Woodburn, OR · 2023
Part of the TA Fund
$25,000
Child Advocates · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
To support the Interrupting Racism for Children Youth Workshops.
$25,000
Columbus Learning Center Management Corporation · Columbus, IN · 2023
To support the CivicLab - Talent Hubs 2023 Annual Convening
$25,000
Complete College America · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
To support the Complete College America 2023 Annual Convening.
$25,000
Complete College America · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
To support the Women of Color Leadership Summit
$25,000
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education · Atlanta, GA · 2023
This Grant will support the Black Learner Success Community Conversation Summit which will be developing community-based strategies to address the decline in Black enrollment in postsecondary, vocational, and career pat… read allThis Grant will support the Black Learner Success Community Conversation Summit which will be developing community-based strategies to address the decline in Black enrollment in postsecondary, vocational, and career pathways in Georgia. The convening will bring together key stakeholders from community-based organizations, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, businesses, and policymakers from across Georgia to address the issue of barriers to college and career access in the state. This is the first opportunity for a state to amplify the work of HCM Strategists, LEVEL UP and Get REAL: Leveraging Explicit Value for Every Black Learner, Unapologetically and share the case-making document and national call to action. less
$25,000
Louisiana Board of Regents · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023
Sponsoring the inaugural Louisiana Meauxmentum Summit, Baton Rouge, LA.
$25,000
Missouri College and Career Attainment Network · Columbia, MO · 2023
As part of the Technical Assistance Fund.
$25,000
Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development · Jefferson City, MO · 2023
The state public financing model has not been restructured since the early 1990s. The state legislature asked for a study to identify and propose a new student-centered model with performance metrics for the institution… read allThe state public financing model has not been restructured since the early 1990s. The state legislature asked for a study to identify and propose a new student-centered model with performance metrics for the institutions, reflecting goals connected to state workforce, economic, and community needs. Funds will help support this study. less
$25,000
National Association of State Directors of Cte Consortium · Silver Springs, MD · 2023
To create a network scan of states' lists of credentials eligible for federal funding and develop a database of "credentials of value."
$25,000
Pa Association for College Admission Counseling · Enola, PA · 2023
To provide Technical Assistance to Pennsylvania aligned with Lumina's public policy priorities.
$25,000
Public Education Forum of Mississippi · Jackson, MS · 2023
Support for a postsecondary enrollment marketing campaign targeting African American students in Mississippi.
$25,000
Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute · Fishers, IN · 2023
To support the Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute.
$25,000
Steve Fund the · Providence, RI · 2023
To support a convening regarding post-Affirmative action and student well being
$25,000
United States Department of Education · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the National Summit on Equal Opportunity in Higher Education.
$25,000
Arkansas Division of Higher Education · Little Rock, AR · 2022
This T/A award will support the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to review the role and scope for colleges and universities in the state. It will support NCHEMS to conduct a significant portion of the work while … read allThis T/A award will support the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to review the role and scope for colleges and universities in the state. It will support NCHEMS to conduct a significant portion of the work while also seeking resources from the state. less
$25,000
Colorado Education Initiative · Denver, CO · 2022
To support technical assistance aligned to Lumina's State Policy Agenda.
$25,000
Education Trust Inc the · Washington, DC · 2022
To support state Technical Assistance aligned to Lumina's State Policy Agenda.
$25,000
Education Writers Association · Washington, DC · 2022
To support a special reception at the EWA National Seminar in Orlando.
$25,000
Indiana Canine Assistance Network · Zionsville, IN · 2022
To support the Name a Puppy training initiative.
$25,000
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance · Indianapolis, IN · 2022
To support the IPA's Philanthropy Leads Diversity Series,
$25,000
Madam Walker Legacy Center · Indianapolis, IN · 2022
To support the Madam Walker Legacy Center 95th Anniversary, Official Grand Reopening.
$25,000
Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges - Bunker Hill Community Col · Boston, MA · 2022
To support technical assistance aligned to Lumina's State Policy Agenda.
$25,000
Michigan College Access Network · Lansing, MI · 2022
To support technical assistance aligned to Lumina's State Policy Agenda.
$25,000
Milk Bank Inc the · Indianapolis, IN · 2022
To provide general program support.
$25,000
Myfuturenc · Raleigh, NC · 2022
To support state Technical Assistance aligned to Lumina's State Policy Agenda.
$25,000
National Association of Black Journalists · Hyattsville, MD · 2022
To support Lumina's NABJ panel session on the enrollment crisis and mental health.
$25,000
National Center for Civic Innovation · New York, NY · 2022
To support the Presidents Alliance initiatives to expand higher education access and career equity for undocumented students.
$25,000
National Council On Black American Affairs · Bronx, NY · 2022
To support the Fall 2022 Men of Color Student Leadership Institute.
$25,000
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute · Simi Valley, CA · 2022
To support the RISE Summit 2022.
$25,000
Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute · Fishers, IN · 2022
To support the Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute.
$25,000
Southern California College Access Network · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Changemakers State Capitol Convening: Conversations between Changemakers and state leaders in Sacramento will focus on solutions that deconstruct systemic barriers to achieve racial equity in higher education. CA Studen… read allChangemakers State Capitol Convening: Conversations between Changemakers and state leaders in Sacramento will focus on solutions that deconstruct systemic barriers to achieve racial equity in higher education. CA Student Leadership Analysis: This research proposal aligns with the Lumina Foundation's overall state policy goal to help states achieve racial justice and equity by eliminating systemic, structural barriers. less
$25,000
State Higher Education Executive Officers · Boulder, CO · 2022
State Higher Education Executive Officers organization annual membership conference.
$25,000
State Higher Education Executive Officers · Boulder, CO · 2022
To support the 2022 SHEEO Higher Education Policy Conference in Indianapolis, IN
$25,000
State Higher Education Executive Officers · Boulder, CO · 2022
To support the 68th Annual meeting of SHEEO in Portland, Oregon
$25,000
Trustees of Indiana University the · Bloomington, IN · 2022
To support the Higher Education Philanthropy: A Course for the Future workshop.
$25,000
United Northeast Community Development Corporation · Indianapolis, IN · 2022
To support The Hard Truth Series.
$25,000
Urban Manufacturing Alliance · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
To support Urban Manufacturing Alliance's 2022 Houston Gathering of manufacturing communities.
$25,000
US Chamber of Commerce Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
This is an in-person convening to support participation of community colleges and partners from Illinois, Florida, and Arkansas in the second Talent Pipeline Management Academy under GR21-2105-1114391.
$25,000
Ymca of Greater Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN · 2022
To support the 2023 Monster Meeting Series.
$24,000
Qa Commons · St Helena, CA · 2024
To help history faculty and their students better understand workplace opportunities and expectations and better articulate the value that history graduates bring to the rapidly evolving world of work
$24,000
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To support a site visit identifying how collaboration between higher ed institutions, cities, and regions can support sustainable development goals.
$24,000
Young Invincibles · Washington, DC · 2022
To support strategic communications efforts around the student debt cancellation application.
$20,000
Association for Institutional Research · Tallahassee, FL · 2024
Five separate workshops designed to develop essential skills in institutional research and data management.
$20,000
Association of Black Foundation Executives · New York, NY · 2024
To support the 2025 ABFE Harambee Conference and Black Women in Philanthropy Retreat.
$20,000
Cleveland State University Foundation · Cleveland, OH · 2024
To support a site visit identifying how collaboration between higher ed institutions, cities, and regions can support sustainable development goals.
$20,000
Corporation for a Skilled Workforce · Hartland, MI · 2024
Joint reception for CSW ACE-UP convening and USDOL Strengthening Community College Training grantees.
$20,000
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy · Indianapolis, IN · 2024
The June 2025 HEP Conference will gather approximately 50 participants from policy, practice, philanthropy, and scholarship to consider the design principles for the future of the nexus between higher education and phil… read allThe June 2025 HEP Conference will gather approximately 50 participants from policy, practice, philanthropy, and scholarship to consider the design principles for the future of the nexus between higher education and philanthropy. less