Elissa Burke

The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting frontline, BIPOC-led grassroots movements that address systemic oppression, including racial, gender, environmental, and criminal justice issues. It provides multi-year, unrestricted grants to empower communities most impacted by these challenges, minimizing bureaucratic barriers and emphasizing long-term relationships. The foundation prioritizes intersectional, community-driven solutions and collaborates through existing networks to fund interconnected organizations. Its office serves as a welcoming space for grantees, funders, and community members to gather for learning and community building. The foundation also engages in funder organizing to shift philanthropic practices toward greater accountability and alignment with community needs and co-launched the Democracy Frontlines Fund, an initiative supporting Black-led organizations focused on racial justice and democratic rights. The Libra Foundation was founded in 2002.