Transparency

Where donations go

Lumien is in pre-launch. We do not publish impact reports yet because the first projects are still under evaluation, but we want to be clear from the beginning about the kinds of causes we intend to fund and how we will report the use of resources.

Support for institutions (prayer + gift)

When you support a verified institution on Lumien, payment is processed by Stripe and funds go to that institution’s account (Stripe Connect), not to a personal Lumien bank account.

How your gift is split

Stripe processes the payment and funds go to the institution’s verified account (Stripe Connect).
A small share (8%) sustains the Lumien network: verification, moderation, support and platform improvements.
Card processing (approx. 2.9% + $0.30 USD) is deducted from your total gift; the remainder is split between the institution and Lumien.

Example with a $25 USD gift

From $25: approx. $1.03 processing, $21.97 to the institution and $2.00 to sustain the Lumien network (8%), before tax.

This is separate from “Donate to Lumien” on the general donate page, which remains on hold until proper fiscal sponsorship.

Priority causes

Family sharing food as a symbol of community support

Poverty and food security

Support for initiatives addressing basic food, pantry and material dignity needs in vulnerable communities.

Children in community representing education and future

Children's education

Support for projects that help children continue school, access materials, receive tutoring or learn in safe spaces.

Community health

Support for local prevention, basic care, guidance and accompaniment for people who are sick or caring for others.

Temporary shelter for families needing accompaniment

Shelter and accompaniment

Support for networks offering shelter, listening and accompaniment to people facing family, migration or economic crises.

Use principles

Donations will be directed to concrete human causes, not abstract promises.
Projects must be able to document resource use and basic outcomes.
Lumien will publish quarterly reports once the first allocations begin.

Reports

Once Lumien begins channeling donations, this page will show supported projects, allocated amounts, reporting periods and available evidence. For now, the honest message is this: we are building the network before promising numbers.

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