Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
14
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Illinois Equal Justice Foundation?
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Robert R Mccormick Foundation ($850K), Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois ($258K), The Chicago Bar Foundation ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Illinois Equal Justice Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | $850,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | $257,653 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Bar Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| The Smith Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gery and Sunny Chico Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Illinois Equal Justice Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL AID NETWORK (IL-AFLAN) | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $55,000 |
| 2024 | The Smith Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $62,000 |
| 2023 | Gery and Sunny Chico Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | FOR SUPPORT AND OPERATION OF THE ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL AID NETWORK | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL AID NETWORK | $125,000 |
| 2021 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $48,000 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONG SUPPORT & PROJECT SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | FOR ILLINOIS AARMED FORCES LEGAL AID NETWORK | $125,000 |
| 2020 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $42,653 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Illinois Equal Justice Foundation?
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Robert R Mccormick Foundation ($850K), Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois ($258K), The Chicago Bar Foundation ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Illinois Equal Justice Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is Illinois Equal Justice Foundation's largest funder?
Robert R Mccormick Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Illinois Equal Justice Foundation, with $850K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Illinois Equal Justice Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Illinois Equal Justice Foundation across 14 grants from 5 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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