Luminate Foundation Inc
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-3941326
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-3941326
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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Luminate Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $22.5 million across 79 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Luminate Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DATA & SOCIETY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
$4.9M
2%

AVINA AMERICAS INC
$4M
2%

NEO PHILANTHROPY INC
$3.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
91
Median 1st year grant
$400K
Median 2nd year grant
$216.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Luminate Foundation Inc?
No. Luminate Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Luminate Foundation Inc give?
Luminate Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and California. 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 Luminate Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Luminate Foundation Inc fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $400 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Luminate Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, Luminate Foundation Inc awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $22.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Luminate Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Luminate Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include DATA & SOCIETY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC, AVINA AMERICAS INC, and NEO PHILANTHROPY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Luminate Foundation Inc?
Luminate Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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