Rule of Law Trust
Vienna, Virginia · EIN 831047727 · Private foundation
Rule of Law Trust is a private foundation based in Vienna, Virginia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $36.3M in grants paid and $52.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 11 individual grants from this funder — $88.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for legal aid. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Rule of Law Trust funds
Rule of Law Trust's giving carries a documented focus on legal aid, civil rights & social justice.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund General Operating | Orlando, FL | $24.0M | 2023 |
| Judicial Crisis Network General Operating | Washington, DC | $21.5M | 2020 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund General Operating (DAF) | Orlando, FL | $13.8M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Rule of Law Trust
Rule of Law Trust'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.
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Frequently asked questions about Rule of Law Trust
- Does Rule of Law Trust accept grant applications?
- Rule of Law Trust'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 Rule of Law Trust fund?
- Rule of Law Trust's grants focus on legal aid. Example recipients include Schwab Charitable Fund, Judicial Crisis Network. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Rule of Law Trust give in grants?
- Rule of Law Trust reported $36.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $88.4M over 11 grants.
- Where is Rule of Law Trust located?
- Rule of Law Trust is based in Vienna, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 831047727.
- How can I find foundations similar to Rule of Law Trust?
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