Legal Aid Grants

967 foundations$1.9B total annual giving$13K median grant52 states with funders

Discover 967 grantmaking foundations funding legal aid programs, with combined annual giving of $1.9B. The median grant size for legal aid is $13K.

Legal Aid Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

967

Total Annual Giving

$1.9B

Total Assets Under Management

$17.2B

Median Grant Size

$13K

States with Funders

52

Total Grants on Record

30,391

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding legal aid that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 0 days (Jun 26, 2026)Award: $8K – $30K

General Grants Program (Legal Services and Public Interest Law)

From Van Loben Selsremberock Foundation

direct legal serviceslegal assistancelegal advocacy+4 more

Who can apply: Organizations must generally be 501(c)(3) legal aid/public interest law organizations providing direct legal services, legal assistance, and legal advocacy in Northern California. In far north counties, legally related programs and CASA programs may also be considered. National or statewide organizations are eligible only if they have an office and/or staff on the ground running a program/project in Northern California. Fiscal sponsors are allowed for eligible projects.

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Open nowCloses Aug 1, 2026Award: Varies

General Grant Fund

From San Diego County Bar Foundation

access to justicelegal aidpublic understanding of the law+4 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit legal aid organizations within San Diego County that provide free or low-cost legal services, recruit/train/support volunteer attorneys, or promote equal access to justice. First-time applicants or organizations that have never received funding must call the administrative office before submission.

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Open nowCloses Oct 16, 2026

Dallas Bar Foundation Grants Program

From Dallas Bar Foundation

legal aidlegal educationresearch+5 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) corporation. Grants are not given to individuals. Requests must be consistent with the Dallas Bar Foundation mission. The Foundation does not fund salaries.

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Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $300K

DRK + NLV Navigation Technology Initiative

From Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Housing accessBenefits accessHealth access+5 more

Who can apply: For-profits and 501(c)(3)s with a scalable intervention and financially sustainable model; most awardees will be post-revenue with a working product, $600K-$3M in annualized revenue or committed funding, evidence of demand from at least one paying or contracted customer, and a credible path to sustained revenue or earned income.

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Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $1K

OCBF Mini Grant Program

From Oakland County Bar Foundation

legal projectseducational projectscommunity outreach+1 more

Who can apply: For legal or educational projects requiring funding. Priority is given to new grant applicants. The Projects Committee may award up to five mini grants per year, depending on available funding.

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Largest Legal Aid Foundations

LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$535.5M

Total Assets

$190.7M

Median Grant

$2.8M

I800National
MASSACHUSETTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORP

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$72.6M

Total Assets

$24.2M

Median Grant

$613K

I80ZLocal
MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$58.2M

Total Assets

$55M

Median Grant

$178K

I80ZLocal
LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY INC

EDISON, NJ

Annual Giving

$57.5M

Total Assets

$89.9M

Median Grant

$3.5M

I80ZLocal
PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL AID NETWORK INC FKA/ PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL SERVICES

HARRISBURG, PA

Annual Giving

$37.6M

Total Assets

$6.4M

Median Grant

$1.8M

I80ZLocal
PENNSYLVANIA INTEREST ON LAWYER TRUST ACCOUNTS BOARD

HARRISBURG, PA

Annual Giving

$30.5M

Total Assets

$96.3M

Median Grant

$122K

I80Local
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Annual Giving

$26.6M

Total Assets

$61.7M

Median Grant

$372K

I80ZLocal
CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION

HARTFORD, CT

Annual Giving

$26.3M

Total Assets

$54.7M

Median Grant

$385K

I800Local
OREGON CONSUMER JUSTICE

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$18.7M

Total Assets

$23.2M

Median Grant

$10K

I83Local
ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$13.4M

Total Assets

$10.6M

Median Grant

$64K

I83Local
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Where Legal Aid Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

125

Total Giving

$145.8M

New YorkView all
Foundations

104

Total Giving

$105.9M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

62

Total Giving

$145.5M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

56

Total Giving

$84.6M

TexasView all
Foundations

53

Total Giving

$57.4M

FloridaView all
Foundations

52

Total Giving

$149.4M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

31

Total Giving

$16.2M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

29

Total Giving

$85.4M

District of ColumbiaView all
Foundations

29

Total Giving

$621.3M

MissouriView all
Foundations

25

Total Giving

$10.5M

North CarolinaView all
Foundations

23

Total Giving

$15.7M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

21

Total Giving

$15.3M

MichiganView all
Foundations

21

Total Giving

$46.1M

ColoradoView all
Foundations

21

Total Giving

$25.5M

OhioView all
Foundations

21

Total Giving

$20.3M

Types of Foundations in Legal Aid

Family Foundation306 (31.6%)

$104.7M in annual giving

Independent Foundation218 (22.5%)

$144.6M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit117 (12.1%)

$209.7M in annual giving

Professional Association89 (9.2%)

$267M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation40 (4.1%)

$8.4M in annual giving

Funding Intermediary38 (3.9%)

$288.2M in annual giving

Issue Fund21 (2.2%)

$61.4M in annual giving

Other138 (14.3%)

$812.9M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Legal Aid

Median Grant Size

$13K

New Grantee Rate

60%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

83%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Legal Aid foundation awards grants of $13K. Approximately 60% of Legal Aid foundations actively fund new organizations, and 83% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Aid Grants

How many foundations fund legal aid?
There are 967 grantmaking foundations that fund legal aid programs across 52 states.
What is the median grant size for legal aid?
The median grant from foundations funding legal aid is $13K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest legal aid foundations?
The largest foundations funding legal aid by annual giving include LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION, MASSACHUSETTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORP, MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION, with combined giving of $666.3M.
Which states have the most legal aid funders?
The states with the most legal aid foundations are California (125), New York (104), Illinois (62). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find legal aid grants for my nonprofit?
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