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Luminate Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is % Omidyar Network Services LLC. It holds total assets of $11M. Annual income is reported at $874K. Information EcosystemsWe build and support healthy information ecosystems, where the information that shapes people's lives is more accurate, independent, and inclusive of everyone's viewpoints. We want public debate to be better informed and less polarised. This involves supporting investigative journalism, along with work to tackle the spread of misinformation, protect freedom of expression, and hold digital media platforms to account. According to available records, Luminate Foundation Inc. has made 679 grants totaling $135.9M, with a median grant of $150K. Annual giving has decreased from $38.8M in 2021 to $28.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $68.6M distributed across 306 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $206 to $1M, with an average award of $200K. The foundation has supported 223 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, California, which account for 38% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Information EcosystemsWe build and support healthy information ecosystems, where the information that shapes people's lives is more accurate, independent, and inclusive of everyone's viewpoints. We want public debate to be better informed and less polarised. This involves supporting investigative journalism, along with work to tackle the spread of misinformation, protect freedom of expression, and hold digital media platforms to account.
Expenses: $17.8M
Participation & DissentWe are focused on ensuring everyone is able to challenge power and influence the decisions that shape society. To achieve this, we support work to increase participation and make civic and political life more inclusive and representative of wider society. This includes the removal of systemic barriers, which prevent groups from accessing and engaging with power. We also work to protect those who dissent and support them to be more effective in their pursuit of change.
Expenses: $16.5M
Information EcosystemsWe build and support healthy information ecosystems, where the information that shapes people's lives is more accurate, independent, and inclusive of everyone's viewpoints. We want public debate to be better informed and less polarised. This involves supporting investigative journalism, along with work to tackle the spread of misinformation, protect freedom of expression, and hold digital media platforms to account. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 679 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, CA.
Luminate Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $135.9M across 679 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $200K. Individual grants have ranged from $206 to $1M.
Luminate Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Luminate Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodosia Sowa | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shaila Gupta | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Christen | Chair | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tabitha Goldstaub | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Latanya Mapp Frett | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$19.7M
Total Assets
$32.7M
Fair Market Value
$32.7M
Net Worth
$21.3M
Grants Paid
$19.6M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$2M
Distribution Amount
$2.2M
Total Grants
679
Total Giving
$135.9M
Average Grant
$200K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
223
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| LibertyChallenge injustice, defends freedom, and campaigns fair treatment in UK | London | $1M | 2023 |
| CanvasGeneral operating support renewal grant | Belgrade | $200K | 2023 |
| OutridersGeneral operating support | Warszawa | $200K | 2023 |
| ConectasTo combating misinformation and hate speech in Brazil | Sao Paulo | $784K | 2023 |
| Alessandra Orofino Poubel |
| Director |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Stephen King | CEO & Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey R Alvord | Director & Vice Chair | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hoodo Mohamed | Secretary | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| Correctivinvestigates injustices and abuses of power and runs educational programs |
| Essen |
| $710K |
| 2023 |
| More In CommonTo build communities and societies resilient to polarisation and socialdivision. | New York, NY | $700K | 2023 |
| East West Management InstituteSupport Freedom of Expression cluster, via core institutional, capacity building | New York, NY | $675K | 2023 |
| Open Government Partnership (Ogp)Support reformers make governments open, accountable, and responsive to citizens. | Washington, DC | $650K | 2023 |
| Data And Society Research InstituteSupport social implications of data-centric technologies & automation. | New York, NY | $650K | 2023 |
| Access NowSupport digital rights of world users at risk. | Brooklyn, NY | $550K | 2023 |
| Open Knowledge Foundation GermanyTo support open government, open education and civic tech | Berlin | $542K | 2023 |
| Digital Freedom Fund (Dff)Support digital rights in Europe through strategic litigation | Amsterdam | $525K | 2023 |
| Neo PhilanthropySupport full integration of immigrants as active participants in democracy. | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| International Consortium Of Investigative Journalists (Icij)Support investigative Journalists to carry out impactful cross-border investigation | Washington, DC | $500K | 2023 |
| InternetlabDeveloping longer-term plan, with stronger emphasis on democracy and platforms. | Sao Paulo | $455K | 2023 |
| The MarkupSupport data driven investigations of tech and it's societial influences | New York, NY | $450K | 2023 |
| Open Contracting PartnershipTo advancing public procurement more transparent and effective globally. | Washington, DC | $450K | 2023 |
| Privacy International (Pi)Support Grantee's work on right to privacy for everyone, everywhere | London | $450K | 2023 |
| Fundacion Para La Libertad De Prensa (Flip)Protection of journalists, reactivating independent journalism networks, and strengthening organization | Bogota | $400K | 2023 |
| European Digital Rights (Edri)Decolonising program for the digital rights field in Europe | Bruxelles | $400K | 2023 |
| Publish What You Pay (Pwyp)improving the lives of citizens in resource dependent countries | London | $361K | 2023 |
| Media Legal Defence Initiative (Mldi)To support via legal defense to journalists under threat. | London | $330K | 2023 |
| Victory InstituteStrengthening network and skills of LGBTQI+ leaders across Latin America | Washington, DC | $315K | 2023 |
| Katiba InstituteTo entrench a culture and practice of constitutionalism in Kenya | Nairobi | $306K | 2023 |
| Amnesty InternationalImproving public understanding, awareness,and ecosystem in civic space . | London | $305K | 2023 |
| Freedom Voices NetworkTo secure data of threatened journalists and publish their reporting. | Paris | $300K | 2023 |
| United We Dream NetworkSupport undocumented immigrant youth centered in immigrant rights advocacy efforts. | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Color Of Change Education FundSupports Black Americans and their allies on the core issues. | Oakland, CA | $290K | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (Rpa)Supporting more accurate, nuanced and diverse storytelling by narrative shifts. | New York, NY | $280K | 2023 |
| BudgitSupport citizen engagement, media advocacy, civic tech and ecosystem building. | Lagos | $265K | 2023 |
| Centre For Journalism Innovation And Development (Formerly Premium Times CeTo improve the media and information ecosystem in Nigeria. | Abuja | $265K | 2023 |
| Georgetown UniversitySupport the Center on Privacy and Technology. | Washington Dc, DC | $260K | 2023 |
| Global WitnessAdvocacy work in the areas of socioenvironmental and climate justice | London | $250K | 2023 |
| Baraza Media LabImprove resilience, coordination and support media, journalism and creative spaces. | Nairobi | $250K | 2023 |
| International Budget Partnership South AfricaSupport civil society partners to advocate improved local communities services. | Cape Town | $250K | 2023 |
| NamatiPromoting paralegal outreach and awareness raising among communities facing discrimination | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Natural Resource Governance Institute (Nrgi)General Operating Grant. | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| The B TeamTo support transparency and accountability work, "Right the Rules", campaign. | New York, NY | $237K | 2023 |
| NossasSupport the continuity of Grantee's work at Brazil national level. | Rio De Janeiro | $230K | 2023 |
| Connected Development (Code)To support participation in civic and political life | Abuja | $225K | 2023 |
| Indonesia Legal Aid Foundation (Yayasan Lembaga Bantuan Hukum Indonesia)Improve knowledge and capacity of lawyers to handle digital rights | Jakarta Pusat | $225K | 2023 |
| University Of The Witwatersrand FoundationTo advance positive use of technology for the civic good. | Johannesburg | $220K | 2023 |
| Temblores OngSupport, free legal support for police violence victims | Bogota | $220K | 2023 |
| Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project (Serap)support strategic litigation work and civic participation space in Nigeria. | Lagos | $215K | 2023 |
| Paradigm InitiativeCore grant to Paradigm Initiative in support of their work. | Lagos | $210K | 2023 |
| Myanmar Now LtdSupport the investigative journalism organisation's business model. | Melbourne | $210K | 2023 |
| Black Stripe FoundationHelps people to debate & discuss South African national interests. | Johannesburg | $200K | 2023 |
| Open Cities LabProvision of information to enable participation in Africa civic/political life. | Durban | $200K | 2023 |
| Stiftung Neue Verantwortung (Snv)Support Grantee's program of work, institutional development, and organisational health. | Berlin | $200K | 2023 |
| Full FactTo support UK's leading independent fact checking charity. | London | $200K | 2023 |
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