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Libra Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 04-6626994 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $5.2M
- Grants reported
- 67
- Median grant
- $5K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67 | $5.2M |
Where Libra Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Maine$5.2MNew Hampshire$10K
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINELAND FARMS INC | NEW GLOUCESTER, ME | DEVELOP, OPERATE AND STAFF PINELAND FARMS, INC. FOR AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN MAINE | 2024 | $4.4M |
| FOXCROFT ACADEMY | DOVERFOXCROFT, ME | PISCATAQUIS COUNTY ICE ARENA OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 | $158.5K |
| CROSS INSURANCE ARENA | PORTLAND, ME | COMMUNITY USE OF CIVIC CENTER EVENTS | 2024 | $75K |
| MAINEHEALTH | PORTLAND, ME | RAISING READERS PROGRAM | 2024 | $57.9K |
| PRESQUE ISLE COMMUNITY RECREATION ASSOCIATION INC | PRESQUE ISLE, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| FORT KENT OUTDOOR CENTER | FORT KENT, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART | PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $20K |
| PORTLAND STAGE COMPANY | PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $20K |
| PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $20K |
| FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM | ROCKLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $20K |
| ISLAND INSTITUTE | ROCKLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $10K |
| SALVATION ARMY - NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND DIVISION | PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $10K |
| BEST BUDDIES IN MAINE | CUMBERLAND, ME | SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $10K |
| GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK OF MAINE | AUBURN, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $10K |
| MAINE PUBLIC | LEWISTON, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $10K |
| MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $10K |
| MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM | BATH, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $10K |
| PEREGRINE CORPORATION DBA STRIVE | SOUTH PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $10K |
| PROSPERITYME | PORTLAND, ME | FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES | 2024 | $10K |
| CROMWELL CENTER FOR DISABILITIES AWARENESS | PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
| BIGELOW LABORATORY FOR OCEAN SCIENCES | EAST BOOTHBAY, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
| COMMUNITY DENTAL | PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
| IRIS NETWORK | PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
| COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS | BOOTHBAY, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
| AUTISM SOCIETY OF MAINE | WINTHROP, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- CRAIG N DENEKAS
- Address
- PO BOX 17516 PORTLAND, ME, 04112
- Phone
- 2078796280
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES THAT A FORMAL APPLICATION BE SUBMITTED INCLUDING ORGANIZATION NAME, ADDRESS, CHARITABLE PROJECT, AMOUNT REQUESTED, PURPOSE OF PROJECT, GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO BE SERVED BY PROJECT.
- Restrictions
- APPLICANT MUST BE A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) AND NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A). THE FOUNDATION LIMITS ITS GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, ACTIVITIES, OPERATIONS OR PURPOSES WHICH ONLY TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE STATE OF MAINE.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Libra Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.