Darald & Julie Libby Foundation
The Darald & Julie Libby Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. It made 17 grants totaling $149,550 in 2024 to organizations in several states.
Darald & Julie Libby Foundation at a glance
In short: Darald & Julie Libby Foundation gave $150K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Florida. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,550
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,797
- -32.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $897,454
- -10.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Darald & Julie Libby Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Therese Libby as the contact and requests a letter stating the need or use of funds. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Submit 60 days before the need or use of funds.
- Deadline
- Submit 60 days before the need or use of funds.
- Contact
Application contact: Therese Libby
Mailing address: 1728 Persimmon Drive, Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (603) 714-4647
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Darald & Julie Libby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Almost Home Rescue of New England ($30K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 67 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Naples, Florida. In 2024, its grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (30%), Maine (20%), North Carolina (17%), Virginia (10%), and Connecticut (10%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Darald & Julie Libby Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2020) to $156K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Almost Home Rescue of New England South Portland, ME | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Naples Players Naples, FL | Charitable | $27,700 |
| Peninsula Community Foundation Hampton, VA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Universiry of Albany Albany, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| YMCA Camp Woodstock Hartford, CT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bridge of Hearts Mooresville, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Smithville Community Coalition Cornelius, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Champions for Learning Naples, FL | Charitable | $5,250 |
| Unchaining Moore Dogs Pinehurst, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Klingberg Family Centers New Britain, CT | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $897,454 | $47,763 | $152,145 | $149,550 | 17 | $149,550 | $46,693 |
| 2023 | $1,002,555 | $57,473 | $158,957 | $156,200 | 12 | $156,200 | $54,716 |
| 2022 | $1,098,518 | $65,260 | $135,755 | $133,250 | 14 | $133,250 | $62,755 |
| 2021 | $1,169,395 | $41,541 | $138,232 | $135,750 | 14 | $135,750 | $46,014 |
| 2020 | $1,266,064 | $74,082 | $111,453 | $109,000 | 10 | — | $71,629 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included $27,700 to The Naples Players, whose mission is to build community through access to theatre, and $10,000 each to Bridge of Hearts and Smithville Community Coalition. Bridge of Hearts says it supports under-resourced children with birthday celebrations, essential care items, and encouragement; Smithville Community Coalition says it works to sustain a connected neighborhood and improve quality of life.
Other 2024 grantees included Klingberg Family Centers, which says it raises and manages funds for services to children and families, and Jingled Elves, which says it funds charities improving the lives of women and children in Collier County, Florida. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $149,550. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $30,000 to Almost Home Rescue of New England, $27,700 to The Naples Players, $15,000 to Peninsula Community Foundation, and $10,000 each to University of Albany, YMCA Camp Woodstock, Bridge of Hearts, and Smithville Community Coalition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Therese Libby and Martha A. Dandurand as trustees.
Darald & Julie Libby Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha A. Dandurand
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Therese Libby
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Darald & Julie Libby Foundation
How much does Darald & Julie Libby Foundation give each year?
Darald & Julie Libby Foundation gave $150K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $156K across 12 grants.
What is Darald & Julie Libby Foundation's typical grant size?
Darald & Julie Libby Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,797, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Darald & Julie Libby Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Darald & Julie Libby Foundation give grants?
Darald & Julie Libby Foundation's top state is Florida, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (20%) and North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (6 grants).
Does Darald & Julie Libby Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Darald & Julie Libby Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants).
Who are Darald & Julie Libby Foundation's largest grantees?
Darald & Julie Libby Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Almost Home Rescue of New England ($30,000), The Naples Players ($27,700) and Peninsula Community Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Darald & Julie Libby Foundation?
Darald & Julie Libby Foundation reported $897K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What does Darald & Julie Libby Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included $27,700 to The Naples Players, whose mission is to build community through access to theatre, and $10,000 each to Bridge of Hearts and Smithville Community Coalition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Darald & Julie Libby Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists Therese Libby as the contact and requests a letter stating the need or use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Darald & Julie Libby Foundation's EIN?
Darald & Julie Libby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6092543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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