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Libra Fund is a private corporation based in SUN VALLEY, ID. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Laurie G Hamlin Pres. It holds total assets of $897K. Annual income is reported at $126K. Total assets have grown from $395K in 2011 to $781K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including Idaho, District of Columbia, Arizona. According to available records, Libra Fund has made 25 grants totaling $84K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $49K in 2021 to $35K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Idaho, Washington, District of Columbia, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Libra Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ID, WA, DC.
Libra Fund has distributed a total of $84K across 25 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K.
Libra Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Libra Fund is headquartered in SUN VALLEY, ID. While based in ID, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Hamlin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$23K
Total Assets
$781K
Fair Market Value
$781K
Net Worth
$781K
Grants Paid
$17K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$25K
Distribution Amount
$34K
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$84K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owens FoundationCHARITABLE | Stone Mountain, GA | $10K | 2021 |
| Nature ConservancyCHARITABLE | Hailey, ID | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services SeattleCHARITABLE | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Make A Wish ArizonaCHARITABLE | Scottsdale, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| Make A Wish IdahoCHARITABLE | Boise, ID | $3K | 2022 |
| Philanthropic Ventures FoundationCHARITABLE | Oakland, CA | $640 | 2022 |
| Media LineCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Ketchumsun Valley FirefightersCHARITABLE | Ketchum, ID | $500 | 2022 |
| Black Beauty RanchCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2021 |
| Project Luangwaafrica HopeCHARITABLE | Sacramento, CA | $4K | 2021 |
| Spur Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Ketchum, ID | $1K | 2021 |