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Lumina Foundation
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Lumina Foundation is an Indianapolis-based independent private foundation dedicated to expanding access to and success in education beyond high school. It works with partners toward a goal of 75 percent of Americans holding a degree, workforce certificate, or other high-quality credential beyond high school by 2040. It funds research, innovation, and policy efforts to close attainment gaps for underserved groups.
- Website
- www.luminafoundation.org
- Capabilities
- Postsecondary Access, Postsecondary Attainment, Workforce Credentials
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
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