Mary Ellen & Lynn Libby Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary Ellen & Lynn Libby Foundation is a private foundation in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,815 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$130,815
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,000 | 6 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $102,000 | 5 | $66,962 |
| 2025 | $130,815 | 5 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Mary Ellen & Lynn Libby Foundation 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $130,815 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ | General support | $60,000 |
| Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown | General support | $35,815 |
| Pitties Love Peace | General support | $20,000 |
| Water Street Mission | General support | $10,000 |
| Middle Creek Search & Rescue Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ellen Libby
- Lynn Libby
Questions people ask
Does Mary Ellen & Lynn Libby Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Ellen & Lynn Libby Foundation give?
$130,815 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Mary Ellen & Lynn Libby Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ellen Libby (President) and Lynn Libby (Director).