Legal Aid Grant Funders in Maryland
32 foundations with a documented legal aid focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $34.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 32 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 Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Services Corporation | District of Columbia | $28.5M | 5 | 2024 |
| 2 | Baltimore Bar Foundation Inc | Maryland | $1.4M | 5 | 2023 |
| 3 | The Morton K and Jane Blaustein | Maryland | $1.0M | 14 | 2024 |
| 4 | Arundel Community Development | Maryland | $911K | 4 | 2024 |
| 5 | Loewy Family Foundation Inc | New York | $450K | 2 | 2022 |
| 6 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | Maryland | $390K | 9 | 2024 |
| 7 | Legal Aid Bureau Inc | Maryland | $306K | 11 | 2025 |
| 8 | Rising for Justice Inc | District of Columbia | $305K | 3 | 2024 |
| 9 | William J Shaw Family Foundation | Maryland | $180K | 4 | 2024 |
| 10 | The John J Leidy Foundation Inc | Maryland | $158K | 21 | 2024 |
| 11 | David & Barbara B Hirschhorn | Maryland | $110K | 9 | 2024 |
| 12 | Walder Foundation | Delaware | $100K | 2 | 2022 |
| 13 | Lockhart Vaughan Foundation | Maryland | $90K | 4 | 2023 |
| 14 | Jackson Lewis Foundation | New York | $78K | 2 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Helen J Serini Foundation Inc | Maryland | $65K | 5 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest legal aid funders in Maryland — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 32 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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