About Us

What We Believe

We believe in the equal opportunity to pursue and achieve one’s goals regardless of background or circumstance. Each person with a passion to improve their own lives or the lives of others should be connected to the requisite tools needed to overcome obstacles and be as successful as they dream of.

Our Mission

The Luster Foundation aims to eliminate barriers to opportunity for disempowered communities, organizations, and individuals, illuminating a path to success by bridging resources with innovation.

Our Vision

People around the globe have access to the resources required to impact meaningful change in their communities and own lives.

Orville Luster with James Baldwin in San Francisco, CA (1963)