Beyond Legal Aid
Chicago, IL ·EIN 46-5386556 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Beyond Legal Aid?
Beyond Legal Aid is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Julian Grace Foundation ($1.6M), The Resurrection Project ($1.1M), Alphawood Foundation ($360K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.3M in grants to Beyond Legal Aid between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Grace Foundation | $1,626,700 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Resurrection Project | $1,057,969 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alphawood Foundation | $360,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $217,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | $201,532 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $197,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $140,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Square One Foundation | $120,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $105,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Walder Foundation | $72,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Minow Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Paul S Nadler Family Charitable | $20,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur | $16,125 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Pritzker Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sweeney Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has Beyond Legal Aid received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Resurrection Project | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $1,057,969 |
| 2024 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $205,000 |
| 2024 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $205,000 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $127,500 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $78,500 |
| 2024 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $70,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN COOK COUNTY VIA A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MODEL INCLUDING THOSE IMPACTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Minow Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Paul S Nadler Family Charitable | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Paul S Nadler Family Charitable | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sweeney Family Foundation | GEMERAL | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $217,000 |
| 2023 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $217,000 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS EVALUATION | $90,000 |
| 2023 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $70,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operations. | $61,000 |
| 2023 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN COOK COUNTY VIA A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MODEL INCLUDING THOSE IMPACTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $25,000 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | In support of general operations. | $15,925 |
| 2022 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN COOK COUNTY VIA A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MODEL INCLUDING THOSE IMPACTED BY HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. | $94,974 |
| 2022 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $70,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Beyond Legal Aid?
Beyond Legal Aid is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Julian Grace Foundation ($1.6M), The Resurrection Project ($1.1M), Alphawood Foundation ($360K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.3M in grants to Beyond Legal Aid between 2020–2025.
Who is Beyond Legal Aid's largest funder?
Julian Grace Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Beyond Legal Aid, with $1.6M across 7 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Beyond Legal Aid received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.3M in grants to Beyond Legal Aid across 44 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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