Lumos Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-3927235
Foundation Overview
Based in San Jose, CA, Lumos Charitable Foundation has awarded 161 grants totaling $348,331 to organizations in Texas, California and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $104 to $15,000, with a median award of $600.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 20 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
81% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (48%), San Jose (26%), Berkeley (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 129% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (60%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lumos Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Houston | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| Internet Archive Donations | $1,024 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $515 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $1,024 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| Harvard College Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Harker School | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Mordern Art | $300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Concord Review Inc | $2,500 | Sudbury, MA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| University Of Houston | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| Internet Archive Donations | $1,024 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $515 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $1,024 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| Harvard College Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Harker School | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Mordern Art | $300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Concord Review Inc | $2,500 | Sudbury, MA, US | Charity Purpose | 2023 |
| University Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $295 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $515 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Fine Art Museum | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $512 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| California Academy Of Science | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| De Young Museum | $600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Internet Archive | $512 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard College Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $500 | Monterey, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Computer History Museum | $250 | Mountain View, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| National History Day | $1,000 | College Park, MD, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Mordern Art | $300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| University Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $295 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $515 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Fine Art Museum | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $512 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| California Academy Of Science | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| De Young Museum | $600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Internet Archive | $512 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard College Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $500 | Monterey, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Computer History Museum | $250 | Mountain View, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| National History Day | $1,000 | College Park, MD, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Mordern Art | $300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| University Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Internet Archive Donations | $512 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $618 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Uc Berkeley | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $400 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| California Academy Of Science | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| De Young Museum | $600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Valley Medical Center Foundation | $2,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Uc San Francisco | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Harvard College Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Harker School | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Santa Clara County Librar | $250 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $500 | Monterey, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Computer History Museum | $250 | Mountain View, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| National History Day | $1,000 | College Park, MD, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| University Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Internet Archive Donations | $512 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $618 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Uc Berkeley | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $400 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| California Academy Of Science | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| De Young Museum | $600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Valley Medical Center Foundation | $2,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Uc San Francisco | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Harvard College Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Harker School | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Santa Clara County Librar | $250 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $500 | Monterey, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Computer History Museum | $250 | Mountain View, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| National History Day | $1,000 | College Park, MD, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| University Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Internet Archive Donations | $512 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $618 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Uc Berkeley | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $400 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| California Academy Of Science | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| De Young Museum | $600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Valley Medical Center Foundation | $2,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Uc San Francisco | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2021 |
| Harvard College Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Harker School | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Santa Clara County Librar | $250 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $500 | Monterey, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Computer History Museum | $250 | Mountain View, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| National History Day | $1,000 | College Park, MD, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| University Of Houston | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Internet Archive Donations | $512 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $1,030 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Uc Berkeley | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| California Academy Of Science | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $8,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | $2,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $2,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Valley Medical Center Foundation | $2,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Uc San Francisco | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Yapa Kids | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2020 |
| Harvard College Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| University Of Houston | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| Uc Berkeley | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| California Academy Of Science | $450 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| The Harker School | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| Stanford University | $2,500 | Stanford, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| Internet Archive | $256 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| El Camino Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| Valley Medical Center Foundation | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2019 |
| University Of Houston | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| Internet Archive Donations | $256 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $515 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| Uc Berkeley | $1,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| California Academy Of Science | $269 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| Uc Davis | $500 | Davis, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $5,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| The Harker School | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| De Young Museum | $299 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2017 |
| University Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2016 |
| Kqed | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2016 |
| Internet Archive Donations | $512 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2016 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2016 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Fine Art Museum | $249 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Uc Berkeley | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Sunday Friends | $200 | San Jose, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| California Academy Of Science | $299 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Museum Of Pop Cultur Seattle Wa | $119 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Uc Davis | $1,500 | Davis, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Fidelity Charitable | $5,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| The Harker School | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| University Of Houston | $4,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity Purpose | 2015 |
| Kqed | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2015 |
| Library Foundation And Friends | $500 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2015 |
| Internet Archive Donations | $128 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2015 |
| The Tech Museum Of Innovation | $250 | San Jose, CA, US | Charity Purpose | 2015 |
| San Jose Public Library Foundation | $350 | San Jose, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2015 |
| Asian Art Museum | $104 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2015 |
| Fine Art Museum | $249 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2015 |
| Uc Berkeley | $8,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-3927235 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 6176 COUNTESS DR San Jose, CA 95129-4010 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lumos Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Ceo | Thomas Lu |
|---|---|
| Cfo & Secretary | Sherry Mo |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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