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Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046130261  ·  Private foundation

Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.6M in annual giving against $9.0M in assets. This page documents the 447 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.0M
Total assets
447
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc funds

Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, disability services, domestic violence, education, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLegal AidMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, older adults.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitiesolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Flaschner Judicial Institute
EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS FOR JUDGES
Boston, MA$579K2024
Greater Boston Legal Services
Various
Boston, MA$452K2024
Community Legal Aid Inc
General Support Grant - Central & Western MA
Worcester, MA$400K2024
Community Legal Aid Inc
Various
Worcester, MA$349K2023
Greater Boston Legal Services
Various
Boston, MA$275K2023
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
SCCLS General Support Grant
Fall River, MA$275K2024
Community Legal Aid Inc
VARIOUS
$262K2022
Community Legal Aid Inc
VARIOUS
$246K2020
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Justice Bridge Legal Center
Dartmouth, MA$225K2024
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
Various
Fall River, MA$222K2023
Northeast Legal Aid
NLA General Support Grant
Lawrence, MA$214K2024
De Novo Center for Justice and Healing
General Support Grant
Cambridge, MA$203K2024
Greater Boston Legal Services
VARIOUS GRANTS
$198K2020
Political Asylumimmigration Representation Projec
VARIOUS
Boston, MA$191K2024
Metrowest Legal Services
MWLS General Support Grant
Framingham, MA$180K2024

Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.0M
2018$2.3M
2020$2.6M
2022$2.6M
2023$3.5M
2024$6.3M

How to apply for funding from Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc

Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at massbarfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc

Does Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc fund?
Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Flaschner Judicial Institute, Greater Boston Legal Services, Community Legal Aid Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc give in grants?
Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.3M over 447 grants.
Where is Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc located?
Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046130261.
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About this profile. This page is built from Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.