Law Center for Better Housing
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$4.7M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Law Center for Better Housing?
Law Center for Better Housing is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Bar Foundation ($2.0M), Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois ($1.9M), Illinois Equal Justice Foundation ($234K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.7M in grants to Law Center for Better Housing between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Bar Foundation | $2,003,575 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | $1,914,468 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | $233,851 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $150,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | $100,979 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $86,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | $60,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $42,395 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness History | $31,075 | 1 | 2024 |
| Robert R McCormick Foundation | $21,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sharon L King Foundation | $18,244 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Helen V Brach Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Rossotti Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Public Interest Law Initiative | $9,750 | 1 | 2025 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Cuore e Mani Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Law Center for Better Housing 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 | $1,071,005 |
| 2025 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $785,000 |
| 2025 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN HOUSING CRISIS IN COOK COUNTY. TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE TO EVICTION HELP IL. | $99,851 |
| 2025 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,213 |
| 2025 | The Sidley Austin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | For the Tenant Advocacy Program that serves low-income renters facing eviction or living in substandard conditions | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Rossotti Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Public Interest Law Initiative | Law Student Internships | $9,750 |
| 2025 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GOVERNMENT PROJECTS/GRANTS | $820,452 |
| 2024 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $587,068 |
| 2024 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN HOUSING CRISIS IN COOK COUNTY. TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE TO EVICTION HELP IL. | $134,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $86,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,766 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $75,000 |
| 2024 | All Chicago Making Homelessness History | CASE MANAGEMENT | $31,075 |
| 2024 | Chicago Foundation for Women | EWI | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $22,805 |
| 2024 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | YOUNG RENTERS PROJECT | $21,000 |
| 2024 | Michael Reese Health Trust | INCUBATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Sharon L King Foundation | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $6,750 |
| 2024 | Cuore e Mani Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $542,400 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GOVERNMENT/PROJECT GRANT | $112,118 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Chicago Foundation for Women | ENGLEWOOD WOMEN'S INITIATIVE | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Circle of Service Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $19,590 |
| 2023 | The Sharon L King Foundation | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $6,404 |
| 2022 | The Sharon L King Foundation | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $5,090 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Law Center for Better Housing?
Law Center for Better Housing is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Bar Foundation ($2.0M), Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois ($1.9M), Illinois Equal Justice Foundation ($234K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.7M in grants to Law Center for Better Housing between 2022–2025.
Who is Law Center for Better Housing's largest funder?
The Chicago Bar Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Law Center for Better Housing, with $2.0M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Law Center for Better Housing received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.7M in grants to Law Center for Better Housing across 29 grants from 18 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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