Libby Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chester, CT EIN: 65-1164996

Libby Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Chester, CT. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $900.

Libby Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Libby Foundation Inc gave $900 across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $300), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2020)
$900
Grants made (2020)
3
Average grant
$300
Median grant
$200
Total assets
$95,554
Primary geography
Connecticut (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who Libby Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2020

Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County Inc: $500Neighborhood Studios ofFairfield County Inc$500Congregation Adath Israel: $200Congregation Adath Israel$200Congregation Beth El: $200Congregation Beth El$200

The largest 2020 recipient was Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County Inc ($500). Together the top 3 received $900.

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

BridgeportNew LondonNewtown

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250$500$750$1K3 grants2020

In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $900.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County Inc Bridgeport, CTGeneral Support$500
Congregation Adath Israel Newtown, CTGeneral Support$200
Congregation Beth El New London, CTGeneral Support$200
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsExpensesGrants paidGrantsDistributable Amount
2020$95,554$900$9003$4,726

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Libby Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Libby Foundation Inc is led by Jo-Ann Price, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Jo-Ann Price

    President

    New on the 2020 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Price

    Vice President

    New on the 2020 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Libby Foundation Inc

How much does Libby Foundation Inc give each year?

Libby Foundation Inc gave $900 across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Libby Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Libby Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $200, and its average grant was $300, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Libby Foundation Inc give grants?

Libby Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does Libby Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Libby Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Libby Foundation Inc?

Libby Foundation Inc reported $96K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

How much is Libby Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Libby Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Libby Foundation Inc's EIN?

Libby Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1164996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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