American Bar Endowment
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 362384321 · Private foundation
American Bar Endowment is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $9.4M in giving and $224.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 84 grants for American Bar Endowment. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What American Bar Endowment funds
American Bar Endowment's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, immigrants & refugees, lgbtq people, women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Bar Foundation UNRESTRICTED,SUPPORTS LAW-RELATED PROJECTSAND PROGRAMS | Chicago, IL | $3.8M | 2024 |
| Aba Fund for Justice & Education UNRESTRICTED,SUPPORTS LAW-RELATED PROJECTSAND PROGRAMS | Chicago, IL | $3.8M | 2024 |
| Aba Fund for Justice & Education UNRESTRICTED, SUPPORTS LAW-RELATED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS | Chicago, IL | $3.6M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from American Bar Endowment
American Bar Endowment'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 abendowment.org.
Research American Bar Endowment with All access
Full indexed grant histories, analysis, and research filters are available with All access for $19/month.
Unlock All access — $19/month →Already subscribed? View this funder →
New to Bespoke Grants? Try one free search with up to three sourced matches. One successful search per account, for life. No credit card.
Frequently asked questions about American Bar Endowment
- Does American Bar Endowment accept grant applications?
- American Bar Endowment'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 Endowment fund?
- American Bar Endowment's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include American Bar Foundation, Aba Fund for Justice & Education. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does American Bar Endowment give in grants?
- American Bar Endowment's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $9.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $43.7M over 84 grants.
- Where is American Bar Endowment located?
- American Bar Endowment is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362384321.
- How can I find foundations similar to American Bar Endowment?
- Compare priorities, past recipients, and grant sizes with your program. Bespoke Grants includes one free successful search per account, for life, with up to three sourced matches. No card. Further searches and full research cost $19/month.
Find more funders like American Bar Endowment
Foundations similar to American Bar Endowment
Other Illinois grantmakers with overlapping priorities: