Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc

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.

Boston Bar Foundation

Boston, MA

The Boston Bar Foundation funds civil legal services for low-income and underserved people, pro bono projects, and efforts to improve access to justice, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, with awards ranging from $5,250 to $500,000. Its IOLTA program invites eligible Greater Boston nonprofits to apply.

Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Massachusetts Bar Foundation primarily funds Massachusetts nonprofits providing civil legal services to low-income people, legal and judicial education, and programs that improve the administration of justice. Its grants typically center around $45,000, though 2024 awards ranged from $7,500 to $578,900. IOLTA applications are submitted through its grant portal; it also considers some special-project requests and invites concept papers, but advises applicants to contact its grants office first.

Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance Fund

Boston, MA

The mission of the dow fund is to provide resources to ensure access to the legal system for asian americans who face barriers such as language, race, culture, poverty, or immigration status.

Zeitz Foundation

Waltham, MA

John W Boynton Fund

Dallas, TX

The John W Boynton Fund supports charitable organizations serving people in need, especially older adults and organizations serving Athol, Massachusetts; it also favors new or special initiatives and capital projects. Its 2025 grants ranged from $9,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000, and went to Massachusetts organizations. The fund does not describe an open unsolicited-request policy; its filing says to contact Michael Innocenti to receive an application.

Equal Justice America Inc

Midlothian, VA

Equal Justice America funds fellowships for law students and early-career lawyers providing civil legal services to low-income and disadvantaged people through U.S. nonprofit legal-aid and civil-rights organizations. Its summer awards are up to $5,000; recent organizational grants ranged from $5,200 to $232,110, with a median of $10,106. Its program operates nationwide, and the information provided does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Avidia Charitable Foundation Inc

Hudson, MA

The foundation supports Massachusetts nonprofits across a range of areas, including youth programs, housing, food assistance, education, disability services, and arts and culture. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. It invites nonprofits to submit requests; deadlines are the 25th day of the last month of each quarter.

American College of Bankruptcy Foundation

Dover, DE

The American College of Bankruptcy Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations for bankruptcy and insolvency education, research, scholarships, and related legal aid, including pro bono services and pipeline programs. In 2025, grants ranged from $7,500 to $38,551, with a median of $10,700; its programs typically offer up to $10,000 for pipeline projects and up to $15,000 for pro bono projects, with exceptions for innovative work. It funds organizations across the United States; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation

Boston, MA

The Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation funds criminal and juvenile justice work, especially research, offender reentry, crime prevention, and advocacy, with a focus on improving justice in Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,500 to $70,000, with a median of $10,000; applicants are asked to call before submitting written materials.

Equal Justice Works

Washington, DC

Equal Justice Works supports fellowships and programs that expand civil legal services and address unmet legal needs in underserved communities, primarily through legal aid and public-interest organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,000 to $251,877, with a median of $59,000, and support work across the United States. It does not describe general unsolicited grant requests; organizations apply through its fellowship programs, sometimes jointly with a candidate.

Metrowest Health Foundation Inc

Framingham, MA

MetroWest Health Foundation funds community-based health and basic-needs programs, including access to care, behavioral health, housing stability, and food security, in 25 MetroWest Massachusetts communities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $12,500, though awards ranged from $2,000 to $353,000; a listed grant opportunity offers up to $80,000. It accepts applications through spring and fall RFPs, with a concept paper and logic model required before a full proposal; some Basic Health Needs support is by invitation.