Legal Aid Grant Funders in Illinois
60 foundations with a documented legal aid focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $260.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 60 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 Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Services Corporation | District of Columbia | $80.3M | 15 | 2024 |
| 2 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | Illinois | $74.3M | 222 | 2024 |
| 3 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | Illinois | $51.6M | 164 | 2025 |
| 4 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $17.8M | 39 | 2023 |
| 5 | The Resurrection Project | Illinois | $17.5M | 55 | 2024 |
| 6 | Walder Foundation | Delaware | $3.5M | 36 | 2024 |
| 7 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Illinois | $3.0M | 6 | 2024 |
| 8 | Ageoptions Inc | Illinois | $2.2M | 2 | 2018 |
| 9 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Missouri | $1.4M | 4 | 2020 |
| 10 | Pritzker Family Foundation | Illinois | $1.3M | 12 | 2024 |
| 11 | Heart of Illinois United Way Inc | Illinois | $1.2M | 4 | 2025 |
| 12 | Chicago Beyond Inc | Illinois | $1.2M | 2 | 2020 |
| 13 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | Maryland | $550K | 3 | 2024 |
| 14 | Center for Information of Elgin (centro | Illinois | $539K | 4 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest legal aid funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 60 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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