From public IRS filings
Legal Aid Chicago
CHICAGO, IL · Crime & Legal-Related
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Mission
TO PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$30.6M
Total expenses
$25.7M
Total assets
$20.4M
Program expense ratio
80%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Legal Aid Chicago
$63.5M in foundation grants on record from 76 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Services | $33M | 4 |
| Ageoptions Inc (Fka Suburban Area Agency on Aging) | $7.4M | 4 |
| Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | $4.7M | 4 |
| Chicago Bar Foundation | $4.3M | 4 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $4.1M | 2 |
| Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | $2.6M | 4 |
| Ageguide Northeastern Illinois Ne Il Area on Aging | $946K | 3 |
| Alphawood Foundation | $850K | 5 |
| Sidley Austin Foundation C/O Timothy F Bergen | $847K | 5 |
| Equal Justice Works | $628K | 4 |
Leadership
KATHERINE SHANK — CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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