Center for Economic Justice

Consumer Law Building Corporation

Boston, MA

Consumer Law Building Corporation developed and owns a permanent facility for national consumer law center, a non-profit organization who works to defend the rights of low-income consumers and to advance economic justice.

Oregon Consumer Justice

Portland, OR

Oregon Consumer Justice funds organizations advancing consumer protections and access to justice, including legal advocacy, education, policy, and community engagement across Oregon. Its 2025 grants ranged from $300,000 to $9,011,799; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Lipman-Sherman Family Foundation

New York, NY

Shriver Center on Poverty Law

Chicago, IL

The Shriver Center on Poverty Law (the shriver center) is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation that fights for racial and economic justice by advancing laws and policies that change people's lives.

Roc USA LLC

Concord, NH

ROC USA funds resident-owned manufactured-home communities through improvement, rebranding, and leadership projects, and supports organizations working in affordable housing and cooperatives. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000, while Better Together community grants are up to $2,000; its reach is national, with eligible communities and organizations across multiple states. The profile describes an application process for Better Together grants but does not state whether ROC USA accepts unsolicited requests for other grants.

Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corp

Boston, MA

MLAC funds nonprofit organizations providing free civil legal aid to low-income Massachusetts residents, including general support and projects in areas such as disability benefits, domestic violence, and immigrants’ rights; it does not fund criminal cases. Its 2025 grants ranged from $47,500 to $17.8 million, with a median of about $824,000, and went to Massachusetts recipients. It is not currently accepting applications; project opportunities are generally by invitation, though occasional calls may be posted on its website.

Irving S Johnson and Alwyn N Johnson

Indianapolis, IN

The foundation supports varied charitable work, including human services, health care, civil rights, reproductive health, and environmental sustainability, with grants across multiple states and the largest shares going to Indiana, Maine, Virginia, New York, and Kansas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $42,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications by letter with an IRS tax-exempt determination letter; the stated deadline is September 30.

Mildred H McEvoy Foundation

Worcester, MA

The foundation supports health, education, cultural, and human service organizations, primarily based in Boothbay, Maine, and Worcester, Massachusetts. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $493,310, with a median of $10,000. It accepts requests; applicants should send a letter, project plan, budget, and 501(c)(3) proof to Sumner B. Tilton Jr. before June 1.

The Cabot Family Charitable Trust

Boston, MA

The Trust funds youth and community development, arts, education, environment, and health, with priority for programs that support young children. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000, mainly supporting organizations in Boston and nearby communities, though it also funds organizations linked to Cabot family philanthropy. Its 2024 filing says it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Albert and Elaine Borchard

Pasadena, CA

The Albert and Elaine Borchard Foundation funds research, education, social justice, arts, youth development, health, the environment, and poverty-related work, primarily in California, though some grants go elsewhere. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $160,000, with a median of $12,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations must be invited to submit proposals.

The Skadden Foundation

White Plains, NY

The Skadden Foundation primarily funds two-year fellowships for law graduates and clerks to provide civil legal services to people in need, along with $15,000 Flom Incubator Grants for former Fellows’ public-interest legal projects. Its 2024 grants had a median of $39,802, with funding distributed nationwide and the largest share going to New York. The fellowship application is currently closed; the profile does not state whether the Foundation accepts unsolicited requests.

AARP Foundation

Washington, DC

AARP Foundation funds sustainable projects that reduce poverty among low-income adults over 50, especially through employment and financial mobility and access to benefits for essentials such as housing, food, and health care. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to $788,322, with a median of $50,000, and its main program focuses on 22 states and territories. The main grantmaking program does not accept unsolicited requests.