Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour
The Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its 2025 grants supported organizations for education and charitable purposes, including schools, community organizations, and other nonprofits.
Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour at a glance
In short: Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour gave $518K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $518,000
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,846
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,087,454
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact the Libby-Dufour Fund and provide a full explanation of why the charity needs a grant. Applications must be in the Greater New Orleans, Louisiana area.
- Contact
Application contact: Libby-Dufour Fund
Mailing address: 601 Poydras Street Suite 2075, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 310-7339
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater New Orleans Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $503K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 59 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The application restriction is the Greater New Orleans, Louisiana area. The 2025 grants included recipients in New Orleans and Tampa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2023) to $518K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $518K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA | To Benefit Education and Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| McGehee School New Orleans, LA | To Benefit Education and Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Al Copeland Foundation New Orleans, LA | To Benefit Education and Charitable Purposes | $75,000 |
| Bridge House New Orleans, LA | To Benefit Education and Charitable Purposes | $75,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus School New Orleans, LA | To Benefit Education and Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Wyes New Orleans, LA | To Benefit Education and Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister Tampa, FL | To Benefit Education and Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| La Museum Foundation New Orleans, LA | To Benefit Education and Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Carrolton Busters New Orleans, LA | To Benefit Education and Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Pro Bono Publico New Orleans, LA | To Benefit Education and Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,087,454 | $303,577 | $578,156 | $518,000 | 13 | $520,383 | $245,804 | $421,197 |
| 2024 | $8,370,700 | $184,340 | $481,513 | $425,000 | 11 | $427,261 | $131,088 | $395,653 |
| 2023 | $7,717,679 | $30,668 | $317,080 | $270,300 | 9 | $272,171 | $94,339 | $358,353 |
| 2022 | $6,829,886 | $196,156 | $435,520 | $380,000 | 12 | $382,221 | $146,285 | $308,804 |
| 2021 | $8,589,818 | $288,270 | $471,250 | $415,000 | 14 | $412,450 | $229,470 | $400,448 |
| 2020 | $7,912,365 | $-214,424 | $362,106 | $277,500 | 1 | — | $75,680 | $354,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour reported a distributable amount of $421K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant purposes were stated as “to benefit education and charitable purposes.” Among the grantees was the American Cancer Society, which says its mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $518,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. In 2024, it gave $425,000 through 11 grants; in 2023, it gave $270,300 through nine grants.
Notable 2025 grants included $100,000 each to Greater New Orleans Foundation and McGehee School; $75,000 each to Al Copeland Foundation and Bridge House; and $50,000 to Holy Name of Jesus School. Other recipients included WYES, Big Brother Big Sister, and LA Museum Foundation, which received $25,000 each. The American Cancer Society received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists M Cleland Powell III as president; Denis H McDonald as vice president; Harry B Kelleher Jr as secretary; and James Kock, J Story Charbonnet, and Bryan Fitzpatrick as trustees.
Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour is led by M. Cleland Powell III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
M. Cleland Powell III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryan Fitzpatrick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Story Charbonnet
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Kock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Denis H. McDonald
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harry B. Kelleher Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour
How much does Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour give each year?
Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour gave $518K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $425K across 11 grants.
What is Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour's typical grant size?
Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $39,846, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour give grants?
Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour gives mostly in Louisiana: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (12 grants).
Who are Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour's largest grantees?
Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour's largest 2025 grantees include Greater New Orleans Foundation ($100,000), McGehee School ($100,000) and Al Copeland Foundation ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour?
Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $520K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $421K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant purposes were stated as “to benefit education and charitable purposes.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour's EIN?
Board of Trustees of the Libby Dufour's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6027406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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