Our governance
Luminate was established by philanthropists Pam and Pierre Omidyar and was founded by The Omidyar Group.
Structured for impact
We are a global foundation working to ensure that everyone – especially those who are underrepresented - has the information, rights, and power to influence the decisions that shape society. The foundation is focused on enabling people to fully participate in civic and political life, to safely challenge power, and to access accurate, trustworthy information.
Governed by experience
Luminate’s Board reviews budget, strategy, and progress against our mission and outcomes, while helping to ensure that our actions remain true to our values. The Board also provides counsel and support to our teams as requested.
Policies
Diversity
Luminate is committed to fair and equitable treatment for all of our staff, vendors, and other colleagues and contractors, regardless of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other classification.
Anti-harassment
We are committed to providing a respectful and dignified working environment. Our anti-harassment policy covers bullying in and out of the workplace – including business trips and social events. The policy applies to full-time, part-time, contractors, and temporary staff, as well as vendors, suppliers, or visitors to our workplace.
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Privacy
We recognise your right to privacy. Therefore, we limit the collection of personal data and strive to work only with organisations that do the same. We will never use your data for any other reason than the one you provided it for – and we will never pass it on without your permission.
Whistleblowing
We are committed to the highest standards of ethical behaviour and accountability. If a member of our team discovers something that they believe indicates serious wrongdoing within the organisation, there is a confidential mechanism in place for them to disclose this information internally, without fear of reprisal.
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Conflict of Interest
To help us act ethically in all our dealings, we have designed a Conflict of Interest (CoI) policy that allows the timely disclosure of all potential and actual conflicts of interest. The CoI policy lays out procedures for resolving any conflicts fairly and transparently.
Financials
Below are the 990s and Audited Financials for Luminate Foundation in the United States.
Form 990
Audited Financial Statements
Luminate also operates from the United Kingdom. To access these filings, please click below:
We received charity status in the UK in January 2024. Those records will become available here.