Legal Aid Grant Funders in District of Columbia
73 foundations with a documented legal aid focus have made grants to District of Columbia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $54.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 73 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active legal aid funders in District of Columbia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total District of Columbia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Services Corporation | District of Columbia | $22.6M | 15 | 2024 |
| 2 | Vera Institute of Justice Inc | New York | $5.9M | 2 | 2024 |
| 3 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | District of Columbia | $4.2M | 33 | 2020 |
| 4 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $2.1M | 4 | 2023 |
| 5 | The Morton K and Jane Blaustein | Maryland | $1.6M | 26 | 2024 |
| 6 | Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | California | $1.5M | 4 | 2024 |
| 7 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $1.5M | 6 | 2024 |
| 8 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Texas | $1.4M | 3 | 2024 |
| 9 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | New York | $1.2M | 2 | 2023 |
| 10 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $1.1M | 5 | 2023 |
| 11 | Bech Family Foundation | Texas | $925K | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | New York | $595K | 4 | 2022 |
| 13 | The Mousetrap Foundation | Virginia | $575K | 3 | 2020 |
| 14 | Clark Charitable Foundation Inc | Maryland | $536K | 2 | 2022 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest legal aid funders in District of Columbia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 73 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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