Illinois Bar Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$547K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Illinois Bar Foundation?
Illinois Bar Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Jerome Mirza Foundation ($175K), The Chicago Bar Foundation ($170K), H Ogden Brainard Residuary Trust EIU Foundation ($93K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $547K in grants to Illinois Bar Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jerome Mirza Foundation | $175,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Chicago Bar Foundation | $170,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| H Ogden Brainard Residuary Trust EIU Foundation | $92,916 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Smith Family Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Dunham Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Depaul University | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Modestus Bauer Foundation | $6,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $5,097 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2019) to $117K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $117K.
What grants has Illinois Bar Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Smith Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $34,000 |
| 2025 | The Jerome Mirza Foundation | SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | H Ogden Brainard Residuary Trust EIU Foundation | ADVANCE LEGAL JUSTICE | $21,195 |
| 2025 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation | GeneralCharitable Purposes | $500 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | JUSTICECORP GRANT | $34,000 |
| 2024 | The Jerome Mirza Foundation | SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | H Ogden Brainard Residuary Trust EIU Foundation | ADVANCE LEGAL JUSTICE | $19,302 |
| 2024 | Dunham Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $34,000 |
| 2023 | Dunham Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Jerome Mirza Foundation | SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | H Ogden Brainard Residuary Trust EIU Foundation | ADVANCE LEGAL JUSTICE | $15,549 |
| 2023 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $34,000 |
| 2022 | The Jerome Mirza Foundation | SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | H Ogden Brainard Residuary Trust EIU Foundation | ADVANCE LEGAL JUSTICE | $15,627 |
| 2022 | The Smith Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $34,000 |
| 2021 | The Jerome Mirza Foundation | SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2021 | H Ogden Brainard Residuary Trust EIU Foundation | ADVANCE LEGAL JUSTICE | $8,496 |
| 2021 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,097 |
| 2021 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The Jerome Mirza Foundation | SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2020 | H Ogden Brainard Residuary Trust EIU Foundation | ADVANCE LEGAL JUSTICE | $12,747 |
| 2020 | Depaul University | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Illinois Bar Foundation?
Illinois Bar Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Jerome Mirza Foundation ($175K), The Chicago Bar Foundation ($170K), H Ogden Brainard Residuary Trust EIU Foundation ($93K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $547K in grants to Illinois Bar Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Illinois Bar Foundation's largest funder?
The Jerome Mirza Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Illinois Bar Foundation, with $175K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Illinois Bar Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $547K in grants to Illinois Bar Foundation across 35 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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