A 501(c)(3) organization created to carry out philanthropic and educational purposes related to increasing awareness and knowledge of the law, the legal system and the administration of justice among New Jersey residents.
Focus Areas
Legal educationCivics educationJustice and lawScholarshipsYouth developmentConflict resolutionPeer mediationNonprofit legal servicesViolence prevention and anti-bias educationPublic legal informationDisability lawSenior citizens' legal information
Who They Fund
not specified
About New Jersey State Bar Foundation
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s largest recent grant went to Community Health Law Project for $107,500, pointing to a grantmaker that uses cosponsorships to support legal services and access-to-justice work across New Jersey. Its active NJSBF Law Fellows Grants program adds another dimension: funding post-graduate law fellows at New Jersey nonprofit organizations so they can work on public interest legal matters while developing advocacy skills. Recent awards also show support for groups serving immigrants, children, people with disabilities, and families, alongside organizations tied to legal education and professional development. The pattern is local and tightly focused, with most grants staying in New Jersey and many recipients located in the state’s major population centers. The foundation’s recent giving includes a mix of larger anchor awards and a broad set of smaller restricted or project-specific grants, reflecting a role that combines institutional support with targeted program funding. Through these awards, the foundation appears to connect legal profession support with public interest services and community-facing advocacy in the state.
What New Jersey State Bar Foundation Funds
Access to justice is a visible thread in the recent record. The foundation gave $107,500 to Community Health Law Project for cosponsorship, and $10,000 to Disability Rights New Jersey for cosponsorship. Public-interest legal services also appear through the active NJSBF Law Fellows Grants program, which supports post-graduate law fellows at New Jersey nonprofit organizations.
The foundation also backs organizations serving specific communities. It awarded $65,000 to Covenant House New Jersey for cosponsorship and $25,000 to Make the Road NJ for cosponsorship. In addition, it gave $10,000 to the NJ Consortium for Immigrant Children and $10,000 to the Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs, both for cosponsorship.
Legal-community programming and related public education show up as well. The foundation gave $40,000 to NJ LEEP and $25,000 to Eagleton Institute, each as cosponsorships.
How New Jersey State Bar Foundation Gives
Typical grant size clusters in a relatively narrow band: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $16,250, and the 75th percentile is $25,000. The recent list also includes a few larger awards above that range. Giving appears to be short-term and project-specific, with cosponsorship as the dominant structure. The available record shows 21 recent grants, all in 2024, so recurring support across multiple years is not visible in this set. The foundation is classified as a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.6M
Total Assets
$17.8M
Total Revenue
$9.4M
Total Expenses
$6.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $16K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$16K
75th Percentile
$25K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
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Accepts unsolicited proposals
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cosponsorship/partner-funded supportproject- or event-specific fundingshort-term/one-time grant supportrestricted/use-designated contributions
Topics
event/program cosponsorshipcollaborative partnership initiativespublic-facing or outreach activities
Where New Jersey State Bar Foundation Makes Grants
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in New Jersey, with 95% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. The recent recipient map reaches South Orange, Atlantic City, Newark, Somerville, Elizabeth, Trenton, New Brunswick, Hackensack, Paterson, and Jersey City, among others. Outside New Jersey, the only named recipient location in the recent list is Washington, DC, through Kids in Need of Defense. The country distribution shows all recent grants went to US recipients.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey State Bar Foundation
What does the New Jersey State Bar Foundation fund?
Its recent grants center on legal services, access to justice, legal education, and support for the legal profession in New Jersey. The active NJSBF Law Fellows Grants program also funds post-graduate law fellows at New Jersey nonprofit organizations working on public interest legal matters and advocacy skills.
What is the typical grant size?
Typical awards are in the five-figure range. The 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $16,250, and the 75th percentile is $25,000, with a few larger grants above that range in the recent list.
Does the foundation fund mostly in New Jersey?
Yes. Ninety-five percent of grants go to recipients in New Jersey, and the recent recipient cities are overwhelmingly in-state, including Newark, Trenton, Elizabeth, New Brunswick, Paterson, and Jersey City.
Does it accept unsolicited applications?
The active NJSBF Law Fellows Grants program does not accept unsolicited applications. Its recent giving also shows a cosponsorship pattern tied to specific programs and organizations rather than an open general application pool.
Current and upcoming funding from New Jersey State Bar Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)Award: Up to $130K
NJSBF Law Fellows Grants
Public interest lawAdvocacyLegal skills development
Who can apply: The host must be a nonprofit organization in New Jersey and submit a joint application with a candidate. Required materials include organizational financial and compliance documents, a signed Host Organization Agreement, candidate cover letter, resume, transcript, two recommendations, and signed Candidate Certification.
Deadline: 2027-2028 application deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Open nowCloses in 22 days (Dec 4, 2026)Award: Up to $13K
Nonprofit Summer Associate
Public interest lawLaw-related public educationAdvocacy and legal skills development
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations operating in New Jersey and must provide organizational mission and project information, supervising attorney information, a recent Form 990, proof of compliance with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Charities Portal, a recent audit or financial statement, and a signed Summer Associate Agreement.
Deadline: 2027 application deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026.
Law-related educationPublic legal informationAccess to justice+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations proposing a law-related project initiated and completed during the Foundation’s fiscal year. Applicants must provide project details, communities served, a detailed line-item budget, proof of nonprofit compliance, financial statements, and a signed Cosponsorship Agreement. The program does not fund cash prizes, legislative or election activity, private client representation fees, fundraising expenses, operating deficits, or sponsorship of fundraising or awards events.
Deadline: 2027-2028 application deadline: Thursday, January 7, 2027.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.