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Illinois Bar Foundation

Springfield, Illinois  ·  EIN 370810222  ·  Private foundation

Based in Springfield, Illinois, Illinois Bar Foundation has awarded $844K across 71 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Public Interest Law Initiative. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$531K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$5.1M
Assets (FY2020)
71
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What Illinois Bar Foundation funds

Illinois Bar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, housing & homelessness, legal aid.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeHousing & HomelessnessLegal Aid

Populations it has supported include homeless population, rural communities.

homeless populationrural communities

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Public Interest Law Initiative
To support their Pro Bono Initiative program
Chicago, IL$36K2019
Public Interest Law Initiative
To support their Pro Bono Initiative program
Chicago, IL$21K2018
Public Interest Law Initiative
To support their Pro Bono Initiative program
Chicago, IL$20K2017

How to apply for funding from Illinois Bar Foundation

Illinois Bar Foundation'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 illinoisbarfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Illinois Bar Foundation

Does Illinois Bar Foundation accept grant applications?
Illinois Bar Foundation'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 Illinois Bar Foundation fund?
Illinois Bar Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Public Interest Law Initiative. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Illinois Bar Foundation give in grants?
Illinois Bar Foundation reported $531K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $844K over 71 grants.
Where is Illinois Bar Foundation located?
Illinois Bar Foundation is based in Springfield, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 370810222.
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About this profile. This page is built from Illinois Bar Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Illinois Bar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.