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Libra Foundation funds organizations led by those most impacted by systemic oppression – largely communities of color that have experienced chronic underinvestment. Our guiding principle is that those closest to the problem understand those issues best and are most equipped to build and implement solutions.
The Libra Foundation is committed to a vision of society that uplifts and empowers all people. We believe that all people deserve to live free of systemic oppression, economic insecurity, and environmental harm.
San Francisco, CA – In the second half of 2021, The Libra Foundation has approved $20.325 million in unrestricted grants supporting 56 organizations strengthening political power and advancing liberation for communities of color.
Libra is on a journey to holistically support the organizations we fund. That means moving money into the hands of BIPOC communities, crafting and implementing grantee-focused grantmaking processes/solutions, and building a culture of transformation in the philanthropic sector.
At Libra, we fund a portfolio of organizations led by and for those most impacted by systemic injustice. Our grantee partners are made up of mostly grassroots organizations supporting communities who hold the vision and solutions needed to create a safer and more just world.
San Francisco, CA – The Libra Foundation has approved $10.5 million in renewals and sustained support to social justice organizations on the frontlines of protecting democracy and building progressive power.
San Francisco, CA – In the first half of 2021, The Libra Foundation has approved $10,215,000 million in unrestricted grants supporting 52 organizations building political power, determining their own strategies and implementing their own solutions, and realizing futures that work for all.
The Libra Foundation was founded in 2002 with an endowment of $33 million by a progressive, Chicago-based family. In 2017, the family decided to build an in-house team to help bring forth the next chapter of The Libra Foundation.
Take a look at the last three years of our 990s, learn more about the partnership we launched with Amalgamated Foundation, or check out the types of investments we’ve made that are aligned with the mission of Libra and our programmatic work.
The Libra Foundation proudly announced today that social justice philanthropy leader Supriya Lopez Pillai will shepherd their organization forward as the next President. Supriya brings 30 years of deep movement experience to the role, including two decades focused on gender, racial, and environmental justice philanthropy.