Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Redwood City, California · EIN 941451894 · Private foundation
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County is a private foundation based in Redwood City, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.2M in grants paid and $4.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 60 individual grants from this funder — $5.4M awarded across 2019–2025 — including its support for legal aid. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County funds
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County's giving carries a documented focus on legal aid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area Legal Services | San Francisco, CA | $261K | 2025 |
| Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto Legal Services | East Palo Alto, CA | $233K | 2022 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area Legal Services | San Francisco, CA | $224K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County'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 legalaidsmc.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
- Does Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County accept grant applications?
- Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County'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 Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County fund?
- Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County's grants focus on legal aid. Example recipients include Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County give in grants?
- Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County reported $1.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 60 grants.
- Where is Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County located?
- Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County is based in Redwood City, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 941451894.
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