Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Chicago, IL ·EIN 23-7164989 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Chicago Volunteer Legal Services?
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Bar Foundation ($3.3M), Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois ($3.0M), Illinois Equal Justice Foundation ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.8M in grants to Chicago Volunteer Legal Services between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Bar Foundation | $3,304,533 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | $3,016,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | $1,279,820 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Illinois Bar Foundation | $62,500 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Schiff Hardin Foundation | $47,237 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | $15,062 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Howard and Tracy Ankin | $10,400 | 1 | 2020 |
| Perkins Coie Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mc Dermott Will and Emery Charitable Foundation | $9,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Shoenberger Public Interest | $3,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Mary V Duffy Charitable Foundation | $3,300 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation | $1,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Corcoran Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Warner Family Foundation Xxxxx4000 | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pattis Family Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
What grants has Chicago Volunteer Legal Services received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT, & PROJECT SUPPORT | $769,909 |
| 2024 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $1,037,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING AND PROJECT SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT PROJECT/GRANT | $741,669 |
| 2024 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND VETERANS IN COOK COUNTY. | $380,263 |
| 2024 | Illinois Bar Foundation | To support their Chancery Court Access to Justice project | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Shoenberger Public Interest | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $1,129,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT | $724,717 |
| 2023 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND VETERANS IN COOK COUNTY. | $381,503 |
| 2023 | Illinois Bar Foundation | To support their Chancery Court Access to Justice project | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | IN ORDER TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. | $4,099 |
| 2023 | The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $500 |
| 2023 | Shoenberger Public Interest | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2022 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $850,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT | $678,767 |
| 2022 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND VETERANS IN COOK COUNTY. | $386,054 |
| 2022 | Schiff Hardin Foundation | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Illinois Bar Foundation | To support their Chancery Court Access to Justice project | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | PAYMENT TO CHARITY THAT IS NOT COUNTED AS A QD SINCE IT FALLS UNDER SECTION 4941. | $5,914 |
| 2022 | Mary V Duffy Charitable Foundation | Charitable | $3,300 |
| 2022 | Shoenberger Public Interest | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $500 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT SUPPORT & GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT | $389,471 |
| 2021 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | To provide legal information, advice and representation to low-income people and veterans in Cook County. | $132,000 |
| 2021 | Perkins Coie Foundation | 2021 SPONSORSHIP OF IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Illinois Bar Foundation | To support their Chancery Court Access to Justice project | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Schiff Hardin Foundation | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Mc Dermott Will and Emery Charitable Foundation | — | $9,000 |
| 2021 | Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | IN ORDER TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. | $5,049 |
| 2021 | The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Volunteer Legal Services?
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Bar Foundation ($3.3M), Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois ($3.0M), Illinois Equal Justice Foundation ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.8M in grants to Chicago Volunteer Legal Services between 2019–2025.
Who is Chicago Volunteer Legal Services's largest funder?
The Chicago Bar Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, with $3.3M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Chicago Volunteer Legal Services received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.8M in grants to Chicago Volunteer Legal Services across 39 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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