LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC
AI Summary
LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in collaborating can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
LUMOS EXISTS TO LIGHT A PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR THESE CHILDREN. FOUNDED BY THE AUTHOR J.K. ROWLING, WE FIGHT TO TACKLE THE CAUSE OF FAMILY SEPARATION AND TRANSFORM SYSTEMS OF CARE THAT TAKE CHILDREN AWAY FROM THIER FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. WE'RE COMMITTED TO ENDING THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CHILDREN, SO EVERY CHILD ENJOYS THE RIGHT TO GROW UP IN A LOVING FAMILY WHERE THEY CAN THRIVE.
Cause Areas
2
Forestry
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
LAUREL, MD
$134.7K
18%
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
Chicago, IL
$119.5K
16%
Global Alliance for Children
Washington, DC
$116.4K
16%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC?
No. LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC give?
LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC make each year?
In 2019, LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $49 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC fund recently?
In 2024, LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education, and Global Alliance for Children. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC?
LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.