Legal Aid Grant Funders in Massachusetts
50 foundations with a documented legal aid focus have made grants to Massachusetts nonprofits in recent years, together directing $359.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 50 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 Massachusetts
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Massachusetts giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corp | Massachusetts | $296.9M | 146 | 2025 |
| 2 | Legal Services Corporation | District of Columbia | $34.7M | 20 | 2024 |
| 3 | Boston Bar Foundation | Massachusetts | $9.2M | 170 | 2024 |
| 4 | Greater Boston Legal Services Inc | Massachusetts | $2.8M | 28 | 2025 |
| 5 | The Klarman Family Foundation | Massachusetts | $2.8M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc | Massachusetts | $1.5M | 32 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $1.3M | 3 | 2023 |
| 8 | Central Massachusetts Agency On | Massachusetts | $1.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Rockefeller Foundation | New York | $814K | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc | New York | $732K | 5 | 2024 |
| 11 | International Institute of New England | Massachusetts | $653K | 2 | 2023 |
| 12 | Springwell Inc | Massachusetts | $569K | 6 | 2025 |
| 13 | Volunteer Lawyers Project | Massachusetts | $555K | 13 | 2024 |
| 14 | Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley | Massachusetts | $524K | 3 | 2024 |
| 15 | Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc | New York | $510K | 2 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest legal aid funders in Massachusetts — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 50 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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