Crime & Legal Related Foundations & Grantmakers
533 grantmakers focused on crime & legal related reported grants on their latest 990s. The 154 that made at least 5 grants gave $1.4B. The largest by giving are Legal Services Corporation, The 85 Fund and The Florida Bar Foundation Inc. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
Giving at a glance
Active grantmakers
533
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$1.4B
from the 154 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$32K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$79K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Services Corporation | Washington, DC | $544.9M | 132 |
| 2 | The 85 Fund | Fort Worth, TX | $118.2M | 39 |
| 3 | The Florida Bar Foundation Inc | Maitland, FL | $94.2M | 37 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corp | Boston, MA | $72.6M | 21 |
| 5 | Maryland Legal Services Corporation | Baltimore, MD | $58.2M | 49 |
| 6 | Legal Services of New Jersey Inc | Edison, NJ | $57.5M | 10 |
| 7 | FJC | New York, NY | $41.7M | 747 |
| 8 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | Washington, DC | $31.5M | 70 |
| 9 | Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $26.6M | 14 |
| 10 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | Lansing, MI | $22.1M | 55 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 2 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Where these funders are based
- California 58 · $39.1M
- New York 51 · $86.8M
- Texas 37 · $141.6M
- Washington 25 · $14.5M
- Pennsylvania 24 · $18.6M
- Colorado 20 · $11.5M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 154 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
Legal Services Corporation
Washington, DC
Assets
$208.1M
Grants
132
Total Given
$544.9M
The 85 Fund
Fort Worth, TX
Assets
$2.8M
Grants
39
Total Given
$118.2M
The Florida Bar Foundation Inc
Maitland, FL
Assets
$523.3M
Grants
37
Total Given
$94.2M
Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corp
Boston, MA
Assets
$24.2M
Grants
21
Total Given
$72.6M
Maryland Legal Services Corporation
Baltimore, MD
Assets
$55.0M
Grants
49
Total Given
$58.2M
Legal Services of New Jersey Inc
Edison, NJ
Assets
$89.9M
Grants
10
Total Given
$57.5M
FJC
New York, NY
Assets
$462.3M
Grants
747
Total Given
$41.7M
The District of Columbia Bar Foundation
Washington, DC
Assets
$36.5M
Grants
70
Total Given
$31.5M
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$61.7M
Grants
14
Total Given
$26.6M
Michigan State Bar Foundation
Lansing, MI
Assets
$56.9M
Grants
55
Total Given
$22.1M
The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale Foundation Inc
Bronx, NY
Assets
$71.0M
Grants
12
Total Given
$16.9M
Respect Together
Harrisburg, PA
Assets
$9.6M
Grants
61
Total Given
$16.4M
Louisiana Bar Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets
$54.8M
Grants
62
Total Given
$16.3M
Nevada Bar Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$18.7M
Grants
30
Total Given
$12.3M
Asian American Coalition for Children and Families Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$13.4M
Grants
97
Total Given
$12.3M
Maine Children's Trust
Augusta, ME
Assets
$4.7M
Grants
14
Total Given
$12.1M
Ohio Access to Justice Foundation
Columbus, OH
Assets
$42.2M
Grants
21
Total Given
$11.5M
Georgia Bar Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
43
Total Given
$11.3M
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc
Houston, TX
Assets
$3.5M
Grants
20
Total Given
$10.1M
Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation
Denver, CO
Assets
$32.2M
Grants
17
Total Given
$9.7M
American Bar Endowment
Chicago, IL
Assets
$224.0M
Grants
31
Total Given
$9.3M
Indiana Bar Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
Assets
$24.6M
Grants
17
Total Given
$9.1M
Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina Inc
Graham, NC
Assets
$2.1M
Grants
39
Total Given
$8.9M
Legal Foundation of Washington
Seattle, WA
Assets
$99.6M
Grants
36
Total Given
$7.2M
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Frequently asked questions
What are the largest crime & legal related foundations?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Legal Services Corporation ($544.9M across 132 grants), The 85 Fund ($118.2M) and The Florida Bar Foundation Inc ($94.2M). Together the top 10 account for 78% of the $1.4B given by the 154 grantmakers focused on crime & legal related that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical grant from these funders?
The typical grant is about $32K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $79K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Where are these funders based?
Most are in California (58), New York (51) and Texas (37). Many foundations only fund near where they are based, so check each funder's giving geography before you apply.
How do I find which of these funders accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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