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Grants paid by Luminate Foundation Inc, tax year 2020

EIN 82-3941326 · Washington, DC · Form 990-PF, Part XV

In tax year 2020, Luminate Foundation Inc (EIN 82-3941326) reported 132 grants paid totaling $49,108,550. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

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Every grant, 2020

Grants reported by Luminate Foundation Inc for tax year 2020
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2020Code for America (cfa) San Francisco, CAC$2,000,000paidProgram support towards a government in the digital age.202133199349103638
2020Code for America (cfa) San Francisco, CAC$1,750,000approved, futureProgram support towards a government in the digital age.202133199349103638
2020Avina Americas Washington, DCC$1,520,000paidSupport for campaigns to protect civic space and democratic governance.202133199349103638
2020Data and Society Research Institute New York, NYB$1,500,000paidSupport for social and cultural issues arising from technological development.202133199349103638
2020Data and Society Research Institute New York, NYB$1,500,000approved, futureSupport for social and cultural issues arising from technological development.202133199349103638
2020Open Government Partnership (ogp) Washington, DCD$1,500,000paidSupport domestic reformers making governments open, accountable, and responsive.202133199349103638
2020Global Witness LondonD$1,353,333paidGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Privacy International (pi) LondonU$1,350,000approved, futureSupport advocating for the right to privacy for everyone, everywhere202133199349103638
2020Global Witness LondonD$1,333,333approved, futureGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Open Data Institute (odi) LondonU$1,300,000paidProgram support to Data Institutions, Data Skills, and Data Assurance / Governance.202133199349103638
2020Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NYB$1,250,000approved, futureGeneral support towards full integration of immigrants as active participants in our democracy.202133199349103638
2020United We Dream Network Washington, DCC$1,150,000paidSupport justice and dignity for U.S. immigrants and all people.202133199349103638
2020Civic Hall Labs New York, NYC$1,139,803paidProgram support to transition from physical space to virtual community.202133199349103638
2020Open Contracting Partnership Washington, DCB$1,100,000approved, futureProgram support to make public procurement more transparent and effective.202133199349103638
2020Color of Change Education Fund Oakland, CAU$1,000,000approved, futureProgram support for narratives about criminal justice in marginalised communities202133199349103638
2020More in Common New York, NYC$1,000,000approved, futureSupport to build communities and societies that are more resilient to polarisation and social division.202133199349103638
2020Amalgamated Foundation Washington, DCU$1,000,000paidProgram support for Foundations' Families and Workers Fund.202133199349103638
2020Conectas So PauloU$1,000,000paidProgram support in the defense of Brazilian civic space202133199349103638
2020Fuse Corps San Francisco, CAC$1,000,000paidSupport to increase participation of experienced leaders within local governments202133199349103638
2020Neo Philanthropy New York, NYB$1,000,000paidSupport full integration of immigrants as active participants in democracy.202133199349103638
2020Network of European Foundations BrusselsU$975,000paidProgram support Fund for Solidarity and Democracy in Europe.202133199349103638
2020The Bureau of Investigative Journalism LondonU$850,000paidGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Media Development Investment Fund (mdif) New York, NYC$846,608paidProgram support for global independent media organisations.202133199349103638
2020Privacy International (pi) LondonU$800,000paidSupport advocating for the right to privacy for everyone, everywhere202133199349103638
2020Natural Resource Governance Institute (nrgi) New York, NYC$775,000paidGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Color of Change Education Fund Oakland, CAU$750,000paidProgram support for narratives about criminal justice in marginalised communities202133199349103638
2020Open Contracting Partnership Washington, DCB$700,000paidProgram support to make public procurement more transparent and effective.202133199349103638
2020Georgetown University - Center On Privacy and Technology Washington, DCU$680,000approved, futureSupport research, advocacy, and capacity building efforts.202133199349103638
2020The Markup New York, NYC$650,000paidGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Amabhungane Cape Town, Western CapeU$650,000approved, futureGeneral support to promote free and capable media202133199349103638
2020International Center for Journalists (icfj) Washington, DCD$642,000paidSupport capacity building and financing non-profit media organizations in LatAm.202133199349103638
2020Stiftung Neue Verantwortung (snv) BerlinU$640,000paidGeneral operating and research and policy development support202133199349103638
2020Africa Check Sa JohannesburgU$625,000paidSupport to expand impact in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.202133199349103638
2020The University of Oxford Development Trust OxfordU$614,543paidProgram support for the interaction of algorithms, automation, and politics.202133199349103638
2020International Budget Partnership (ibp) Washington, DCD$613,000paidProgram support in addressing challenges in fiscal transparency and participation.202133199349103638
2020Publish What You Pay (pwyp) LondonU$600,000approved, futureProgram support for international secretariat.202133199349103638
2020Access Now Brooklyn, NYC$550,000paidGeneral support grant for work in Central & Eastern Europe.202133199349103638
2020Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (rpa) New York, NYD$550,000paidSupport for AfricaNoFilter and International Fund for Public Interest Media.202133199349103638
2020Access Now Brooklyn, NYC$550,000approved, futureGeneral support grant for work in Central & Eastern Europe.202133199349103638
2020Correctiv EssenU$500,000paidProgram support to investigate Germany's injustices and abuses of power.202133199349103638
2020Mozilla Foundation Mountain View, CAC$500,000paidSupport quantifying the harms of surveillance capitalism project.202133199349103638
2020Open Data Institute (odi) LondonU$500,000approved, futureProgram support to Data Institutions, Data Skills, and Data Assurance / Governance.202133199349103638
2020Campaign Bootcamp LondonU$500,000approved, futureProgram support to provide skills, confidence to run effective campaigns.202133199349103638
2020American Immigration Council Washington, DCB$500,000paidProgram support for operations and goals of Justice Campaign.202133199349103638
2020Campaign Bootcamp LondonU$500,000paidProgram support to provide skills, confidence to run effective campaigns.202133199349103638
2020Correctiv EssenU$500,000approved, futureProgram support to investigate Germany's injustices and abuses of power.202133199349103638
2020Mediajustice Oakland, CAU$500,000approved, futureSupport intersection of data and digital rights and racial justice202133199349103638
2020Open Knowledge Foundation Germany BerlinU$485,000approved, futureProgram support for dissemination of free and openly accessible knowledge.202133199349103638
2020Budgit LagosD$475,000paidSupport for civic engagement, service delivery, and transparency in Nigeria.202133199349103638
2020Full Fact LondonU$475,000paidProgram support to UK's leading independent fact checking charity.202133199349103638
2020Paris Peace Forum ParisU$455,000paidSupport stakeholders for collective action and resources to governance projects.202133199349103638
2020Financial Transparency Coalition (ftc) Boston, MAU$450,000paidProgram support to promote transparent, accountable, and sustainable financial system202133199349103638
2020The Bureau of Investigative Journalism LondonU$450,000approved, futureGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020The B Team New York, NYU$450,000approved, futureProgram support for Governance & Transparency programme.202133199349103638
2020Media Legal Defence Initiative (mldi) LondonU$400,000paidGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Journalism Development Network Washington, DCD$400,000paidFunding to diversify revenue, build capacity, and strengthen audience engagement.202133199349103638
2020Openup Cape TownU$400,000paidSupport local municipalities narrowing the gap between government and citizens.202133199349103638
2020Global Disinformation Index West MidlandsU$400,000paidProgram support to disrupt, defund and down-rank disinformation sites.202133199349103638
2020Phandeeyar Walnut, CAU$400,000paidSupport Myanmar's generation of tech entrepreneurs and helping change agents202133199349103638
2020Natural Resource Governance Institute (nrgi) New York, NYC$400,000approved, futureGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Publish What You Pay (pwyp) LondonU$400,000paidProgram support for international secretariat.202133199349103638
2020Fund for Global Human Rights Washington, DCB$380,000paidProgram support to enable activists to remain agile during crackdowns202133199349103638
2020Transparency International Uk (ti-Uk) LondonU$375,000paidProgram support for Grantee's Anti-Corruption Programme.202133199349103638
2020East West Management Institute New York, NYB$375,000paidSupport strengthening Freedom of Expression civil society organizations in Malaysia.202133199349103638
2020Liberty LondonU$374,050paidSupport expanding organisation's capability, privacy, surveillance, and data protection.202133199349103638
2020European Digital Rights (edri) BrusselsU$350,000paidSupport to Europeans defending rights and freedoms in digital environment.202133199349103638
2020Freedom Voices Network ParisU$350,000paidProgram support to Forbidden Films to expand their work202133199349103638
2020Center for Democracy Development and the Rule of Law (cddrl) Stanford, CAU$337,147paidTo support ONLF, LAD, and Ukrainian Emerging Leaders Programs.202133199349103638
2020Washington Office On Latin America (wola) Washington, DCC$330,000paidProgram support for campaigns in Latin America.202133199349103638
2020The B Team New York, NYU$325,000paidProgram support for Governance & Transparency programme.202133199349103638
2020Open Knowledge Foundation Germany BerlinU$325,000paidProgram support for dissemination of free and openly accessible knowledge.202133199349103638
2020Georgetown University Washington, DCB$320,000paidGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Opendemocracy LondonU$320,000paidProgram support for investigative output.202133199349103638
2020Media Monitoring Africa Johannesburg, GautengU$300,000approved, futureProgram support to promote ethical and fair journalism.202133199349103638
2020Instituto de Tecnologia E Sociedade Do Rio de Janeiro (its) Rio de JaneiroU$300,000paidSupport democracy and technology, algorithmic accountability, disinformation, and computational propaganda.202133199349103638
2020Open Secrets Cape Town, Western CapeU$300,000approved, futureGeneral operating support for investigations and litigation against economic crimes.202133199349103638
2020Katiba Institute NairobiU$300,000paidSupport Kenyan constitution as an instrument to achieve just society.202133199349103638
2020Nossas Rio de JaneiroU$300,000approved, futureSupport scaling and refining their Civic Empowerment model.202133199349103638
2020Race Forward New York, NYD$300,000paidSupport organizations creating and amplifying accurate and humanizing immigration narratives.202133199349103638
2020International Women's Media Foundation Washington, DCC$300,000paidProgram support for preventive cybersecurity programme and evaluation202133199349103638
2020Public and Private Development Centre (ppdc) AbujaU$300,000paidSupporting Nigerian government usage of Open Contracting information for accountability.202133199349103638
2020Partnership On Ai San Francisco, CAU$300,000paidSupport to provide open inclusive platform for discussion and engagement202133199349103638
2020Nossas Rio de JaneiroU$300,000paidSupport scaling and refining their Civic Empowerment model.202133199349103638
2020Instituto de Tecnologia E Sociedade Do Rio de Janeiro (its) Rio de JaneiroU$300,000approved, futureSupport democracy and technology, algorithmic accountability, disinformation, and computational propaganda.202133199349103638
2020Open Collective Foundation Walnut, CAD$275,000paidSupport internet freedom projects through the "Internet Freedom Support Fund"202133199349103638
2020Accountability Counsel San Francisco, CAB$270,000paidSupport for the human rights and enviorment voices of communities.202133199349103638
2020Golocal KyivU$265,000paidProgram support to incubate fundraising for digital rights in Ukraine.202133199349103638
2020Open Secrets Cape Town, Western CapeU$257,500paidGeneral operating support for investigations and litigation against economic crimes.202133199349103638
2020Openup Cape TownU$250,000approved, futureSupport local municipalities narrowing the gap between government and citizens.202133199349103638
2020American University Washington, DCU$250,000paidProgram support for Yes, and... Laughter Lab and Comedy initiatives202133199349103638
2020Mediajustice Oakland, CAU$250,000paidSupport intersection of data and digital rights and racial justice202133199349103638
2020Democracy Works Brooklyn, NYB$250,000paidSupport to serve under-reached voter population via voter engagement tools.202133199349103638
2020International Budget Partnership (ibp) Washington, DCD$250,000approved, futureProgram support in addressing challenges in fiscal transparency and participation.202133199349103638
2020Upturn Washington, DCC$250,000paidSupport equitable digital technology in the design, governance, and usage.202133199349103638
2020Res Non Verba Buenos AiresU$242,700paidProgram support for mulitple charitable purposes project202133199349103638
2020Internetlab Sao PauloU$240,000approved, futureSupport advancing technology policy and human rights in digital environment.202133199349103638
2020Co-Op Foundation ManchesterU$235,000paidProgram support to digital social enterprises and an events programme.202133199349103638
2020Africa Check Sa JohannesburgU$225,000approved, futureSupport to expand impact in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.202133199349103638
2020The Accountability Lab Washington, DCB$220,000paidSupport programming, operations and learning in South Africa and Nigeria.202133199349103638
2020Define American Louisville, KYU$210,000paidProgram support for US's authentic narratives about immigrants and refugee.202133199349103638
2020Namati Washington, DCB$207,440paidProgram support for the Right to Citizenship.202133199349103638
2020Human Dignity Trust LondonU$205,000paidSupport decriminalisation of LGBT through strategic litigation and legislative reform.202133199349103638
2020Media Legal Defence Initiative (mldi) LondonU$200,000approved, futureGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Digital Freedom Fund (dff)U$200,000paidProgram support to advance Europe's digital rights through strategic litigation.202133199349103638
2020Asylum Access Oakland, CAC$200,000approved, futureSupport to transform the refugee system, rights and access.202133199349103638
2020Res Non Verba Buenos AiresU$200,000approved, futureProgram support for mulitple charitable purposes project202133199349103638
2020Amandlamobi Johannesburg, GautengU$200,000paidSupport to promote just society and take co-ordinated, strategic action.202133199349103638
2020Asylum Access Oakland, CAC$200,000paidSupport to transform the refugee system, rights and access.202133199349103638
2020Public Citizen Washington, DCB$200,000paidProgram support for Digital Trade Alliance project at Public Citizen.202133199349103638
2020Partnership On Ai San Francisco, CAU$200,000approved, futureSupport to provide open inclusive platform for discussion and engagement202133199349103638
2020Transparency International Uk (ti-Uk) LondonU$200,000approved, futureProgram support for Grantee's Anti-Corruption Programme.202133199349103638
2020National Conference On Citizenship Washington, DCC$200,000paidProgram support for Public Data Integrity project.202133199349103638
2020Black Stripe Foundation JohannesburgU$200,000approved, futureSupport for public engagements in discussions and accountability.202133199349103638
2020Chequeado Buenos AiresU$200,000approved, futureSupport in advancing its fact-checking efforts in Latin America through automation, content distribution, and data literacy programs.202133199349103638
2020Connected Development (code) AbujaU$200,000paidProgram support to empower citizens in Nigeria on public spending.202133199349103638
2020New Venture Fund Washington, DCB$200,000paidSupport to identify and mitigate technology-based vulnerabilities for impending elections.202133199349103638
2020Black Stripe Foundation JohannesburgU$200,000paidSupport for public engagements in discussions and accountability.202133199349103638
2020Engage Media MelbourneU$200,000paidSupport strengthening the data and digital rights in Southeast Asia202133199349103638
2020Tilburg University TilburgU$200,000paidProgram support for Global Data Justice research project202133199349103638
2020Centre Ua KyivU$195,000paidTo enhance European quality of politics and freedom of speech.202133199349103638
2020King Baudouin Foundation US New York, NYU$190,900paidSupport sustainability, developing business model and audience related processes.202133199349103638
2020Open Institute NairobiU$182,000paidProgram support for Active Citizen Data and Government Responsiveness programmes.202133199349103638
2020Human Dignity Trust LondonU$175,000approved, futureSupport decriminalisation of LGBT through strategic litigation and legislative reform.202133199349103638
2020Poder Mexico CityU$175,000paidSupport accountability, whistleblowing promotion, and data and investigative journalism.202133199349103638
2020Iniciativa Latinoamericana Por Los Datos Abiertos (ilda) MontevideoU$173,738paidThis is a core grant to support ILDA expand its work on open data through applied research, experimental pilots, and agenda building.202133199349103638
2020Nuffield Foundation LondonD$170,000paidSupport responsive work on COVID-19 and technology, and international engagement.202133199349103638
2020Media Monitoring Africa Johannesburg, GautengU$165,000paidProgram support to promote ethical and fair journalism.202133199349103638
2020Center for New American Security (cnas) Washington, DCD$157,477paidProgram support for Transatlantic Security programme.202133199349103638
2020Proteus Fund Amherst, MAC$150,000paidProgram support for effective grantmaking by the participating donors.202133199349103638
2020Civic Hall Labs New York, NYC$150,000paidProgram support to transition from physical space to virtual community.202133199349103638
2020The Democratic Society (demsoc) HoveU$150,000paidProgram support for the 'Public Square' project202133199349103638
2020Myanmar Ict for Development Organization (mido) YangonU$150,000approved, futureSupport to explore ways to improve documentation and evidence gathering can empower civil society - in Myanmar and the broader global south202133199349103638
2020Foxglove LondonD$150,000approved, futureGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Foxglove Legal Community Interest Company LondonU$150,000paidGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Centre Ua KyivU$150,000approved, futureTo enhance European quality of politics and freedom of speech.202133199349103638
2020Iniciativa Latinoamericana Por Los Datos Abiertos (ilda) MontevideoU$150,000approved, futureThis is a core grant to support ILDA expand its work on open data through applied research, experimental pilots, and agenda building.202133199349103638
2020Public and Private Development Centre (ppdc) AbujaU$150,000approved, futureSupporting Nigerian government usage of Open Contracting information for accountability.202133199349103638
2020Finance Uncovered LondonU$150,000paidProgram support to global Investigative Journalism Network.202133199349103638
2020Gff (gesellschaft Fr Freiheitsrechte) BerlinU$150,000paidSupport human and civil rights litigation in Germany and Europe.202133199349103638
2020East West Management Institute New York, NYB$150,000approved, futureSupport strengthening Freedom of Expression civil society organizations in Malaysia.202133199349103638
2020Institute for Strategy and Policy YangonU$150,000paidProgram support for public outreach programmes.202133199349103638
2020Outriders WarszawaU$150,000paidGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Gff (gesellschaft Fr Freiheitsrechte) BerlinU$150,000approved, futureSupport human and civil rights litigation in Germany and Europe.202133199349103638
2020Rhize New York, NYD$150,000paidSupport marginalised groups and communities people-powered movements.202133199349103638
2020Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (pplaaf) ParisU$140,000approved, futureProgram support to whistleblowers, and conducts strategic litigation and advocacy202133199349103638
2020Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (pplaaf) ParisU$140,000paidProgram support to whistleblowers, and conducts strategic litigation and advocacy202133199349103638
2020Fundacin Mi Sangre (fms) MedellinU$133,563paidGeneral operating support202133199349103638
2020Idfi TbilisiU$130,000approved, futureProgram support for 3G project: Good Governance for Georgia.202133199349103638
2020Abraji - Associao Brasileira de Jornalismo Investigativo So PauloU$130,000paidSupport to imporove Brazilian journalism and defending freedom of expression.202133199349103638
2020Idfi TbilisiU$130,000paidProgram support for 3G project: Good Governance for Georgia.202133199349103638
2020Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (plsi) IbadanU$125,000paidSupport promoting citizens active participation in the Nigerian public audit202133199349103638
2020Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (plsi) IbadanU$125,000approved, futureSupport promoting citizens active participation in the Nigerian public audit202133199349103638
2020Amabhungane Cape Town, Western CapeU$125,000paidGeneral support to promote free and capable media202133199349103638
2020Internetlab Sao PauloU$120,000paidSupport advancing technology policy and human rights in digital environment.202133199349103638
2020Right2know Cape Town, Western CapeU$120,000paidSupport public awareness, mobilising communities, and research and targeted advocacy202133199349103638
2020Instituto Vladimir Herzog So PauloU$100,000paidSupport defending Democracy values, Human Rights and Freedom of Expression.202133199349103638
2020Connected Development (code) AbujaU$100,000approved, futureProgram support to empower citizens in Nigeria on public spending.202133199349103638
2020Fund for Constitutional Government Washington, DCC$100,000paidProgram support for he Anti-Corruption Data Collective project202133199349103638
2020Amnesty International LondonU$100,000approved, futureSupport for disrupting the surveillance-based business models of tech companies.202133199349103638
2020Amnesty International LondonU$100,000paidSupport for disrupting the surveillance-based business models of tech companies.202133199349103638
2020Directorio Legislativo Buenos AiresU$100,000paidProgram support on anti-corruption and transparency field in Latin America.202133199349103638
2020Democracy Club BristolU$100,000paidProgram support to UK's everyones participation in democratic life.202133199349103638
2020Betterplace Lab BerlinU$90,000paidProgram support to foster healthy and productive collaboration in Germany.202133199349103638
2020Open Cities Lab DurbanU$80,000approved, futureSupport open data, open government, and civic technology through projects202133199349103638
2020Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (serap) LagosU$80,000paidProgram support to promotes transparency and accountability in Nigeria202133199349103638
2020Open Cities Lab DurbanU$80,000paidSupport open data, open government, and civic technology through projects202133199349103638
2020Center for Cultural Power Berkeley, CAC$75,000paidSupport to women of color for an equitable world202133199349103638
2020Project On Government Oversight (pogo) Washington, DCC$75,000paidSupport reform and improve the audit system in the US202133199349103638
2020The London School of Economics and Political Science (lse) LondonU$75,000paidSupport or establish Justice, Equity and Technology Table (JETT)202133199349103638
2020European Press Prize AmsterdamU$60,000paidCore funding to support capacity and operations.202133199349103638
2020Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (serap) LagosU$60,000approved, futureProgram support to promotes transparency and accountability in Nigeria202133199349103638
2020European Press Prize AmsterdamU$60,000approved, futureCore funding to support capacity and operations.202133199349103638
2020The Governance Lab Brooklyn, NYU$55,000paidProgram support for institutions and people to solve public problems.202133199349103638
2020Fast Forward San Francisco, CAD$50,000paidProgram support civic tech startup Raheem.ai, Project.202133199349103638
2020Atlantic Council Washington, DCD$45,000paidSupport research and understand misinformation flows in Nigeria.202133199349103638
2020Temblores Ong BogotaU$40,000paidSupport to increase visibility of systematic Colombia's police violence202133199349103638
2020Kyiv Smart City KyivU$38,000paidProgram Support for fundraising strategy and presentational materials.202133199349103638
2020New America Foundation (naf) Washington, DCC$25,000paidProgram support to support the Ranking Digital Rights project.202133199349103638
2020University of Johannesburg JohannesburgU$22,248paidProgram support for Media Policy and Democracy Project ("MPDP")202133199349103638
2020California Immigrant Policy Center (cipc) Los Angeles, CAC$20,000paidProgram support for Immigration Strategic Messaging Project.202133199349103638
2020Anti-Defamation League New York, NYB$20,000paidSupport to advance ADL's mission of fighting anti-Semitism and hate202133199349103638
2020The Ai Now Institute New York, NYC$20,000approved, futureTo support the understanding of social implications of artificial intelligence across four key domains: rights and liberties, labour and automation, bias and inclusion, and safety and critical infrastructure.202133199349103638
2020International Lawyers Project (ilp) LondonU$18,000paidSupport local actors on economic inequality issues.202133199349103638
2020Fund for the City of New York New York, NYU$9,500paidProgram support to provide partner support to Open Data Charter.202133199349103638

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