Amara Legal Center
Washington, DC ·EIN 46-3819394 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Amara Legal Center?
Amara Legal Center is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The District of Columbia Bar Foundation ($867K), The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz ($135K), The Community Foundation for Northern ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Amara Legal Center between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | $866,751 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | $135,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Community Foundation for Northern | $100,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Network for Good | $67,283 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Equal Justice Works | $43,288 | 1 | 2020 |
| Maryland Legal Services Corporation | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Venable Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| American Bar Endowment | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Rapidan Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | $9,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Foley Hoag Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sidgmore Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2022 |
What grants has Amara Legal Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $35,000 |
| 2024 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY24 ATJ GRANTS | $127,737 |
| 2024 | Maryland Legal Services Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation for Northern | CIVIL RIGHTS, ADVOCACY FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $17,500 |
| 2024 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY24 PRIVATE GRANTS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $5,782 |
| 2024 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | IN ORDER TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Sidgmore Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY23 ATJ GRANTS | $275,474 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation for Northern | CIVIL RIGHTS, ADVOCACY FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | American Bar Endowment | UNSPECIFIED | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $17,500 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $14,500 |
| 2023 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY23 PRIVATE GRANTS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Venable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Foley Hoag Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY22 ATJ GRANTS | $223,540 |
| 2022 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation for Northern | CIVIL RIGHTS, ADVOCACY FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $19,196 |
| 2022 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY22 PRIVATE GRANTS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | IN ORDER TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. | $3,000 |
| 2022 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $250 |
| 2021 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY21 ATJ GRANTS | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $30,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Amara Legal Center?
Amara Legal Center is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The District of Columbia Bar Foundation ($867K), The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz ($135K), The Community Foundation for Northern ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Amara Legal Center between 2020–2025.
Who is Amara Legal Center's largest funder?
The District of Columbia Bar Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Amara Legal Center, with $867K across 10 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Amara Legal Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Amara Legal Center across 42 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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