Empowering Communities. Unlocking Possibilities.
powering change
Who We Are
Luminosity Foundation is a women-led nonprofit organization that partners with mission-driven organizations, local governments, and community groups to build lasting capacity and drive economic growth in communities across the US and Territories – with a growing focus on the Western Pacific, including Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
We combine deep expertise in renewable energy, affordable housing, and finance to help communities access funding, navigate compliance, and bring transformative projects to life.
We envision a future where every community—urban or rural—has the power, knowledge, and partnerships to create lasting prosperity for people and the planet
Our Areas of Expertise
Grants Management & Compliance
We manage all aspects of local, state and federal grants – from application through project management and compliance
Financial Management & Capital Structuring
We design sustainable financial strategies that attract public and private investment and utilize tax credits when applicable.
Project Development & Execution
We guide renewable energy, economic development, and housing projects from concept to completion — from mainland cities to island territories where resilience and energy independence matter most.
Solar Project Ownership
When strategically valuable, we can own and operate solar projects to keep renewable energy benefits local.
Why Communities Choose Us
We’re not just consultants or technical assistance providers— we’re collaborators, advocates, and problem-solvers who stay with you from idea to implementation. Our nonprofit structure means your success is our only bottom line.
Proven Impact
Our management team has mobilized over $100M in capital for affordable housing projects in 37 states and has maintained the affordability of over 700 homes. Our team has secured and managed tens of millions of dollars of federal grant funding. Our track record shows we know how to navigate complex funding and deliver real results.
Tailored Solutions, Not Templates
Unlike large firms with one-size-fits-all playbooks, we design strategies around your community’s unique strengths, challenges, and culture. We listen first, adapt quickly, and create solutions that fit both your vision and your resources.
Long-term partnerships
We don’t walk away after the ribbon-cutting. We stick with you through compliance, reporting, and ongoing improvements — ensuring your projects deliver benefits for years to come.
Big Expertise, Personal Touch
You get the skills of top consultants with the care and efficiency of a dedicated community partner.
Mission-Driven
As a nonprofit, we reinvest savings and benefits directly back into the communities we serve. You get a partner whose incentives are 100% aligned with yours — not shareholders.
Why not go it alone?
Community projects face tough challenges — competitive funding, complex regulations, and shifting requirements. One missed detail can stall progress or sink the opportunity entirely. With Luminosity, you get an experienced partner who’s navigated these obstacles and can help you do the same. We handle the complexity so you can focus on your vision — and see it successfully come to life.
Impact Stories
Low-Income Clean Energy, At Scale
We worked with a small utility in the Western Pacific to design a Solar Virtual Power Plant program that:
• Brings 20%+ energy savings to low-income households.
• Deploys solar, battery storage, and microgrids on public schools.
• Benefits 5,000+ low-income families.
• Trains local community members for clean energy careers.
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.