Discover 967 grantmaking foundations funding legal aid programs, with combined annual giving of $2B. The median grant size for legal aid is $13K.
Foundations
967
Total Annual Giving
$2B
Total Assets Under Management
$17.7B
Median Grant Size
$13K
States with Funders
52
Total Grants on Record
38,031
Live programs funding legal aid that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Legal Foundation of Washington
Who can apply: Organizations working in civil legal aid or related civil justice work in Washington. The site indicates current opportunities are available through LFW's grant portal and instructs applicants to review specific eligibility criteria and guidelines for each grant.
From District of Columbia Bar Foundation
Who can apply: Legal service organizations that provide representation in eviction defense proceedings for District residents with low income, and nonprofit organizations that partner with legal service organizations to enable access to this representation.
From District of Columbia Bar Foundation
Who can apply: DC-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that provide free civil legal aid to DC residents with low income.
From Hawaii State Bar Foundation
Who can apply: Organizations and programs aligned with HSBF's mission to improve legal services, access to justice, and public understanding of the law in Hawaii communities.
Who can apply: Grantees must have 501(c)(3) status and grant awards must be used to directly support the local King County community. Members who are paid employees or paid consultants to a nonprofit organization may not pitch that organization. Nonprofits may not be pitched more than once every 3 years.
From Community Foundation of Anne Arundel
Who can apply: Nonprofits that support immigrant families in Anne Arundel County.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $535.5M | $190.7M | $2.8M | I800 | National |
| MASSACHUSETTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORP | BOSTON, MA | $72.6M | $24.2M | $613K | I80Z | Local |
| PENNSYLVANIA INTEREST ON LAWYER TRUST ACCOUNTS BOARD | HARRISBURG, PA | $66.6M | $128.7M | $122K | I80 | Local |
| MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $58.2M | $55M | $178K | I80Z | Local |
| LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY INC | EDISON, NJ | $57.5M | $89.9M | $3.5M | I80Z | Local |
| PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL AID NETWORK INC FKA/ PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL SERVICES | HARRISBURG, PA | $47M | $7.6M | $1.8M | I80Z | Local |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $26.6M | $61.7M | $372K | I80Z | Local |
| CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION | HARTFORD, CT | $26.3M | $54.7M | $385K | I800 | Local |
| ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $13.9M | $11.3M | $64K | I83 | Local |
| CALIFORNIA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION | Carmichael, CA | $12.4M | $6.7M | $48K | I83 | Local |
WASHINGTON, DC
$535.5M
$190.7M
$2.8M
BOSTON, MA
$72.6M
$24.2M
$613K
HARRISBURG, PA
$66.6M
$128.7M
$122K
BALTIMORE, MD
$58.2M
$55M
$178K
EDISON, NJ
$57.5M
$89.9M
$3.5M
HARRISBURG, PA
$47M
$7.6M
$1.8M
Los Angeles, CA
$26.6M
$61.7M
$372K
HARTFORD, CT
$26.3M
$54.7M
$385K
CHICAGO, IL
$13.9M
$11.3M
$64K
Carmichael, CA
$12.4M
$6.7M
$48K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 126 | $161.9M | View all in California | |
| New York | 104 | $101.7M | View all in New York | |
| Illinois | 61 | $174.5M | View all in Illinois | |
| Pennsylvania | 56 | $125.2M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Texas | 53 | $58.2M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 52 | $150M | View all in Florida | |
| Virginia | 31 | $14.9M | View all in Virginia | |
| Massachusetts | 29 | $87M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| District of Columbia | 29 | $623.7M | View all in District of Columbia | |
| Missouri | 25 | $16.9M | View all in Missouri | |
| North Carolina | 23 | $15.3M | View all in North Carolina | |
| Minnesota | 21 | $17.6M | View all in Minnesota | |
| Michigan | 21 | $56.9M | View all in Michigan | |
| Colorado | 21 | $25.2M | View all in Colorado | |
| Ohio | 21 | $21.4M | View all in Ohio |
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$886M in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$13K
New Grantee Rate
36%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
70%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Legal Aid foundation awards grants of $13K. Approximately 36% of Legal Aid foundations actively fund new organizations, and 70% accept unsolicited proposals.
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