Lumina Foundation
Lumina Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Vienna, VA. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K.
Lumina Foundation at a glance
In short: Lumina Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $4,000
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $92,823
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lumina Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Living Water Chinese-English Church ($10K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,823 | $105,000 | $15,234 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lumina Foundation is led by Donghua Deng, CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donghua Deng
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Sophie Li
COO
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Li
COO
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Qun Li
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lumina Foundation
How much does Lumina Foundation give each year?
Lumina Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lumina Foundation's typical grant size?
Lumina Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lumina Foundation give grants?
Lumina Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (8%) and California (8%).
Does Lumina Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Lumina Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Lumina Foundation?
Lumina Foundation reported $93K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $105K.
What is Lumina Foundation?
Lumina Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Vienna, VA. It holds $93K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Lumina Foundation's EIN?
Lumina Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2222612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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