American Bar Association
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 360723150 · Private foundation
American Bar Association is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $444K in giving and $307.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 151 individual grants from this funder — $4.2M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What American Bar Association funds
American Bar Association's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aba Fund for Justice & Education General Support | Chicago, IL | $2.1M | 2020 |
| Aba Fund for Justice & Education General Support | Chicago, IL | $908K | 2022 |
| University of South Carolina Awards/Fellowships | Columbia, SC | $60K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from American Bar Association
American Bar Association's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at americanbar.org.
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Frequently asked questions about American Bar Association
- Does American Bar Association accept grant applications?
- American Bar Association's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does American Bar Association fund?
- American Bar Association's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Aba Fund for Justice & Education, University of South Carolina. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does American Bar Association give in grants?
- American Bar Association's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $444K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 151 grants.
- Where is American Bar Association located?
- American Bar Association is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 360723150.
- How can I find foundations similar to American Bar Association?
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