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National Legal Aid and Defender

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 362337880  ·  Private foundation

Based in Washington, District of Columbia, National Legal Aid and Defender has awarded $1.4M across 31 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to 603 Legal Aid. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$3.6M
Total assets
31
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What National Legal Aid and Defender funds

National Legal Aid and Defender's giving carries a documented focus on domestic violence, education, legal aid.

Domestic ViolenceEducationLegal Aid

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for National Legal Aid and Defender, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
603 Legal Aid
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Concord, NH$72K2024
Bay Area Legal Aid
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Oakland, CA$71K2024
Dna People Legal Services
TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES
Window Rock, AZ$68K2022
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES
Hattieburg, MS$68K2022
Regional Housing Legal Services
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Philadelphia, PA$67K2024
Tulalip Foundation
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Tulalip, WA$59K2024
Mid-minnesota Legal Assistance Incorporated
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Minneapolis, MN$57K2024
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Kansa City, MO$54K2024
Camba Legal Services Inc
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Brooklyn, NY$53K2024
Prairie State Legal Services Inc
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Rockford, IL$49K2024
North Carolina Justice Center
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Raleigh, NC$48K2024
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Prestonburg, KY$47K2024
Indiana Legal Services Inc
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Indianapolis, IN$45K2024
Idaho Legal Aid Services
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Boise, ID$45K2024
Legal Services for Maine Elders Inc
NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSON
Augusta, ME$42K2024

National Legal Aid and Defender giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$135K
2023$10K
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from National Legal Aid and Defender

National Legal Aid and Defender'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 nlada.org.

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Frequently asked questions about National Legal Aid and Defender

Does National Legal Aid and Defender accept grant applications?
National Legal Aid and Defender'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 National Legal Aid and Defender fund?
National Legal Aid and Defender's grants focus on domestic violence. Recent recipients include 603 Legal Aid, Bay Area Legal Aid, Dna People Legal Services. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does National Legal Aid and Defender give in grants?
National Legal Aid and Defender reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.4M over 31 grants.
Where is National Legal Aid and Defender located?
National Legal Aid and Defender is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362337880.
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About this profile. This page is built from National Legal Aid and Defender'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 National Legal Aid and Defender. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.