Libra Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Libra Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Delray Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$54.7 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
3% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 42 | $46.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 41 | $48.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 40 | $54.7 million |
How to apply
Libra Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Libra Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | $1.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $580,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Child Center of Delray Beach Inc | General charitable purposes | $125,000 |
| The Soup Kitchen Inc | General charitable purposes | $120,000 |
| Caridad Center Inc | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Inc | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition Inc | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| South Shore Habitat for Humanity Inc | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Broward Coalition for the Homeless Inc | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Development Disabilities Management Assistance Inc | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids Inc | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County Inc | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Christians Reaching Out to Society Inc | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Wayside House Inc | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Inc | General charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| Covenant House of Florida Inc | General charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| Sos Children's Villages - Florida Inc | General charitable purposes | $65,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place Inc | General charitable purposes | $65,000 |
| The Russell Education Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $55,000 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Inc | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Children's Case Management Organization Inc | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Inc | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Lend A Hand Society | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Living Skills in Schools-Crc Recovery Ctr | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Inc | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Roots and Wings Inc | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers Inc | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Paul's Place After School Program | General charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| Place of Hope | General charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Grandma's Place Inc | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Rosie's Place Inc | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| The Children's Place at Home Safe Inc | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County Inc | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Hale-Barnard Corporation | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Opportunity Inc of Palm Beach County | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Interseminarian - Project Place | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Community Greening | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic - Department of Development | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Children's Healing Institute | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Children's Services Council of PB County | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| The Center for Family Counseling of PB County Inc | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Smith
- J Jeffrey Thistle
Questions people ask
Does Libra Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Libra Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Libra Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A Smith (Director) and J Jeffrey Thistle (Director).
What does Libra Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, housing and homelessness and education.