The DLA Piper Foundation is a private independent foundation and corporate foundation established in 2001. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since July 2001. The foundation's primary focus is on providing funding for legal services and law centers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$751K
+31.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$420K
-5.1% YoY
Grant Count
23
-17.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+15.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for legal services and to law centers. Its funding priorities align with advancing access to justice and strengthening legal institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 19 grants in 2024. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $750,685
- Total Revenues: $629,195
- Total Expenses: $448,711
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $570,000
- Total Revenues: $538,000
- Total Expenses: $469,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $750,685 | $570,185 | $657,185 |
| Revenue | $629,195 | $538,051 | $425,285 |
| Expenses | $448,711 | $468,936 | $442,256 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $447,336 | $480,051 | $439,355 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $17,028 | $15,876 | $21,482 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth Dewey serves as Director and Chief Financial Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHALE STILLER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LISA DEWEY | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL O | 1 | — |
| JORDAN BAILOWITZ | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ALLEN J GINSBURG | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ELISHA KING | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLES B SCHEELER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JAY RAINS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 444 W Lake St Ste 900, Chicago, IL 60606-0089
Telephone: 312-984-5741
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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