Equal Justice Works
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521469738 · Private foundation
Equal Justice Works is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $12.6M in giving and $41.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 883 individual grants from this funder — $50.3M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Equal Justice Works funds
Equal Justice Works's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, veterans.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Riogrande Legal Aid FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | Weslaco, TX | $549K | 2020 |
| Lone Star Legal Aid FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $391K | 2020 |
| Onejustice FELLOWSHIP STIPENDS AND SUB-GRANTS FROM AMERICORPS/CNCS | San Francisco, CA | $307K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Equal Justice Works
Equal Justice Works'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 equaljusticeworks.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Equal Justice Works
- Does Equal Justice Works accept grant applications?
- Equal Justice Works'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 Equal Justice Works fund?
- Equal Justice Works's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Texas Riogrande Legal Aid, Lone Star Legal Aid, Onejustice. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Equal Justice Works give in grants?
- Equal Justice Works's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $12.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $50.3M over 883 grants.
- Where is Equal Justice Works located?
- Equal Justice Works is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521469738.
- How can I find foundations similar to Equal Justice Works?
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