The Indiana Bar Foundation inspires and leads change to improve civic education and legal assistance for all Hoosiers.
The Indiana Bar Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by large, repeated investments in pro bono legal assistance, especially through Pro Bono Indiana Inc. and Indiana Legal Services Inc. Those awards sit alongside a wider network of grants that support legal aid organizations, community legal clinics, and access-to-justice services across Indiana. The foundation’s role is not limited to one channel: it also administers scholarships and loan repayment assistance for law students and graduates entering civil legal aid work, and it backs programs that help people find free or low-cost legal help. Its grant list shows a mix of high-dollar operating support and smaller targeted awards to organizations serving distinct legal needs, from disability legal services to victim advocacy and domestic violence-related legal support. In practice, the foundation funds the infrastructure of civil legal assistance as well as the workforce pipeline behind it. The repeated appearance of Indiana-based legal aid providers suggests a steady commitment to keeping legal help available through local institutions rather than one-off projects. Across the portfolio, the throughline is access to justice for Hoosiers.
Civil legal aid is the clearest theme in the foundation’s recent grantmaking. It gave $2,280,840 to Indiana Legal Services Inc. for pro bono legal assistance and $900,411 to Indianapolis Legal Aid Society for the same purpose. It also supported Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic with $523,725 and Legal Aid Corp of Tippecanoe County with $96,011, both for pro bono legal assistance. The foundation also funds specialized legal support. Disability Legal Services of Indiana received $147,177 for pro bono legal assistance, while Center for Victim and Human Rights received $96,895 for the same purpose. Workforce development is another visible strand. The Scholarships & Loan Repayment Assistance Program supports law students and graduates who enter qualifying Indiana civil legal aid programs, and the Helling Scholarship supports young attorneys in Indiana attending the Indiana State Bar Association’s annual meeting. Civic education appears through the Mock Trial Diversity Initiative, which supports diversity in mock trial.
Typical grants fall between $29,035 at the 25th percentile and $256,538 at the 75th percentile, with a median of $79,612. The recent list includes both very large awards and many smaller grants, suggesting a tiered approach to supporting core providers and narrower programs. The pattern also shows recurrence: several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2025, including Pro Bono Indiana Inc., Indiana Legal Services Inc., Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, Legal Aid Corp of Tippecanoe County, and Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. That indicates ongoing support rather than isolated awards. The foundation is a regular funder, not a donor-advised fund, and it does not fund individuals directly.
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$24.6M
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Most grants fall between $29K and $257K, with a median of $80K.
25th Percentile
$29K
Median
$80K
75th Percentile
$257K
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Giving is overwhelmingly Indiana-focused: 85% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and the top state by grant count is Indiana. Recent recipient cities include Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, and Gary, showing a statewide legal-aid footprint rather than concentration in one metro area. Outside Indiana, the recent grants list includes recipients in Louisville, Colorado; York, Pennsylvania; Charlottesville, Virginia; and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but the recipient-country distribution remains entirely U.S.-based. The geography matches the foundation’s local scope: support is aimed at Indiana institutions, with especially frequent awards to Indianapolis-based organizations.
The recent grants are centered on pro bono legal assistance and civil legal aid. Awards supported Indiana Legal Services Inc., Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, disability legal services, victim-related legal support, and domestic violence-related legal assistance, along with scholarship and workforce programs for future and current legal aid professionals.
Typical grant size sits at $29,035 at the 25th percentile, a median of $79,612, and $256,538 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants include much larger awards as well, showing support for both major legal aid providers and smaller targeted programs.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years in the recent grants list, including Pro Bono Indiana Inc., Indiana Legal Services Inc., Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, Legal Aid Corp of Tippecanoe County, and Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. That pattern points to continued support over time.
Its giving is local and heavily concentrated in Indiana. Eighty-five percent of grants go to recipients in Indiana, and the recent recipient cities include Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, and Gary.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $2,607,089 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| PRO BONO INDIANA INC | EVANSVILLE, IN | $2,524,414 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP SMALL CLAIMS COUR | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $1,492,890 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| INDIANAPOLIS LEGAL AID SOCIETY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $1,083,281 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN LEGAL CLINIC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $597,251 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM OF NE INDI | FORT WAYNE, IN | $170,000 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| ABILITY ALLIES | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $120,000 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF EVANSVILLE | EVANSVILLE, IN | $98,449 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| CENTER FOR VICTIM AND HUMAN RIGHTS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $90,000 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| CHILD ADVOCATES | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $90,000 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| LEGAL AID CORP OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY | LAFAYETTE, IN | $89,638 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| METRO COMMUNITY OUTREACH | GARY, IN | $35,000 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| KIDS VOICES OF INDIANA | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $25,000 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| GRAND CLASSROOM | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $22,000 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES ANALYSIS LLC | TUCSON, AZ | $21,000 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| INDIANA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $17,893 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| WHITE WATER VALLEY PRO BONO | RICHMOND, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| PRO BONO INDIANA INC | EVANSVILLE, IN | $2,505,678 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $2,280,840 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| INDIANAPOLIS LEGAL AID SOCIETY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $900,411 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN LEGAL CLINIC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $523,725 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP SMALL CLAIMS COUR | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $401,891 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM OF NE INDI | FORT WAYNE, IN | $166,868 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES OF INDIAN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $147,177 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF EVANSVILLE | EVANSVILLE, IN | $102,586 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| CENTER FOR VICTIM AND HUMAN RIGHTS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $96,895 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| LEGAL AID CORP OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY | LAFAYETTE, IN | $96,011 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| CHILD ADVOCATES | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $81,895 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| METRO COMMUNITY OUTREACH | GARY, IN | $45,066 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| INDIANA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $26,684 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| WORLDSTRIDES | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| WHITE WATER VALLEY PRO BONO | RICHMOND, IN | $9,708 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| MORTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | HAMMOND, IN | $7,500 | 2025 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| PRO BONO INDIANA INC | EVANSVILLE, IN | $2,323,204 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| KIOSK INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC | LOUISVILLE, CO | $1,319,132 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $711,707 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| INDIANAPOLIS LEGAL AID SOCIETY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $285,957 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| KIOWARE | YORK, PA | $168,282 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN LEGAL CLINIC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $95,932 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| LEGAL AID CORP OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY | LAFAYETTE, IN | $77,329 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF EVANSVILLE | EVANSVILLE, IN | $72,197 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM OF NE INDI | FORT WAYNE, IN | $70,494 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES OF INDIAN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $42,567 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| LAW SCHOOL LEGAL SERVICES INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $31,520 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| CENTER FOR VICTIM AND HUMAN RIGHTS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $31,420 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| CHILD ADVOCATES | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $31,420 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| INDIANA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $28,240 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| WORLDSTRIDES | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $15,000 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| METRO COMMUNITY OUTREACH | GARY, IN | $13,995 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
| MAX INTERNATIONAL CONVERTERS | LANCASTER, PA | $10,785 | 2023 | PRO BONO LEGAL ASST |
PRO BONO INDIANA INC
$2,524,414PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP SMALL CLAIMS COUR
$1,492,890PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM OF NE INDI
PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
ABILITY ALLIES
$120,000PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF EVANSVILLE
$98,449PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
CENTER FOR VICTIM AND HUMAN RIGHTS
$90,000PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
LEGAL AID CORP OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY
$89,638PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
METRO COMMUNITY OUTREACH
$35,000PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
GRAND CLASSROOM
$22,000PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
COMMUNITY SERVICES ANALYSIS LLC
$21,000PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
INDIANA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC
$17,893PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
WHITE WATER VALLEY PRO BONO
$10,000PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
PRO BONO INDIANA INC
$2,505,678PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP SMALL CLAIMS COUR
$401,891PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM OF NE INDI
$166,868PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES OF INDIAN
$147,177PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF EVANSVILLE
$102,586PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
CENTER FOR VICTIM AND HUMAN RIGHTS
$96,895PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
LEGAL AID CORP OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY
$96,011PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
METRO COMMUNITY OUTREACH
$45,066PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
INDIANA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC
$26,684PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
WORLDSTRIDES
$10,000PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
WHITE WATER VALLEY PRO BONO
$9,708PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
MORTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
$7,500PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
PRO BONO INDIANA INC
$2,323,204PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
KIOSK INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC
$1,319,132PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
KIOWARE
$168,282PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
LEGAL AID CORP OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY
$77,329PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF EVANSVILLE
$72,197PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM OF NE INDI
$70,494PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES OF INDIAN
$42,567PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
LAW SCHOOL LEGAL SERVICES INC
$31,520PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
CENTER FOR VICTIM AND HUMAN RIGHTS
$31,420PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
INDIANA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC
$28,240PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
WORLDSTRIDES
$15,000PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
METRO COMMUNITY OUTREACH
$13,995PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
MAX INTERNATIONAL CONVERTERS
$10,785PRO BONO LEGAL ASST
