Legal Aid Grant Funders in New York
137 foundations with a documented legal aid focus have made grants to New York nonprofits in recent years, together directing $210.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 137 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 New York
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New York giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Services Corporation | District of Columbia | $137.5M | 35 | 2024 |
| 2 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | New York | $14.3M | 50 | 2024 |
| 3 | Legal Services of the Hudson Valley | New York | $9.8M | 24 | 2024 |
| 4 | Legal Services of Central New York Inc | New York | $5.2M | 9 | 2022 |
| 5 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | New York | $4.3M | 7 | 2024 |
| 6 | The David Berg Foundation Inc | New York | $3.6M | 60 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $2.2M | 13 | 2024 |
| 8 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $2.0M | 4 | 2022 |
| 9 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | Maryland | $2.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 10 | Legal Aid Society of Mid-new York Inc | New York | $1.9M | 4 | 2023 |
| 11 | Cabrini Mission Foundation | New York | $1.7M | 4 | 2024 |
| 12 | Houston Endowment Inc | Texas | $1.5M | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | National Abortion Federation | District of Columbia | $1.4M | 2 | 2018 |
| 14 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $1.4M | 3 | 2023 |
| 15 | Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society | New York | $1.3M | 2 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest legal aid funders in New York — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 137 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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