ENDOWMENT FUND

Grant program by

LIBRA FOUNDATION

Arts and Culture NonprofitsCommunity CentersFood BanksHealth Charities

Last Awarded In

2023

Median Grant

$25,000

Grant Range

$25,000$25,000

States & Territories

Maine

Applicants should be Maine-based 501(c)(3)s and follow the foundation's formal application checklist (organization details, project description, amount requested, geographic area, people served) and use the published phone/mailing contact. Given the high share of repeat funding and a few very large longstanding awards, organizations should prioritize demonstrating a strong local track record, alignment with the foundation's common sectors, and cultivate introductions or ongoing engagement with staff or local intermediaries; check the website for any temporary application pauses before applying.

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Application Contact

Craig N. Denekas

Chairman, CEO

2078796280
Three Canal Plaza PO Box 17516, Portland, ME 04112

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.

Application Contact

(207) 879-6280
P.O. Box 17516, Portland, ME 04112-8516

Effective June 20, 2025, Libra Foundation is not accepting new applications for funding for a period expected to continue for one (1) year; expected that new applications will be accepted beginning with the Trustees' regular scheduled quarterly meeting in September 2026 (applications for consideration at this meeting would be due no later than August 15, 2026).

General Contact

(207) 879-6280
3 Canal Plaza | P.O. Box 17516-DTS | Portland, Maine 04112-8516

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2023