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Lumina Foundation

Preselected recipients only Vienna, Virginia · EIN 332222612

Lumina Foundation is a private foundation in Vienna, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

Lumina Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lumina Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.

StateGrantsAmount
New Hampshire1$10,000
California1$1,000
Virginia1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Living Water Chinese-English Church
Hanover, NH
Donation to a church: Religious or spiritual support$10,000
McLean Melody
McLean, VA
To support the activities of McLean Melody$1,000
HUST Silicon Valley Fund
Campbell, CA
General operating support$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lumina Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lumina Foundation give?

$12,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Lumina Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Donghua Deng (Ceo), Qun Li (Cfo), Joshua Li (Coo) and Anne Sophie Li (Coo).

What does Lumina Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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