Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc?
Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by United Way for Southeastern Michigan ($494K), Michigan State Bar Foundation ($325K), Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way for Southeastern Michigan | $494,485 | 8 | 2019–2025 |
| Michigan State Bar Foundation | $325,409 | 10 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | $100,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Priority Health Total Health Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Oakland County Bar Foundation | $40,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Ford Philanthropy | $15,000 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| The Driker Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2022) to $212K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $199K.
What grants has Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | EXPUNGEMENT FUNDS - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $122,133 |
| 2025 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | GRANT/DESIGNATION | $56,732 |
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $20,003 |
| 2024 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | EXPUNGEMENT FUNDS - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $65,702 |
| 2024 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | GRANT | $42,500 |
| 2024 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $19,825 |
| 2024 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | IMPROVEMENTS IN DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES - EDUCATIONAL NEEDS | $1,200 |
| 2023 | Priority Health Total Health Foundation | IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN HIGH-NEED AREAS | $75,000 |
| 2023 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $20,227 |
| 2023 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | DESIGNATION | $7,905 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $20,749 |
| 2022 | Oakland County Bar Foundation | LEGAL ACCESS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | DESIGNATION | $5,223 |
| 2021 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | GRANT | $168,000 |
| 2021 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $19,542 |
| 2021 | Oakland County Bar Foundation | STAFFING AND RESOURCES FOR A LEGAL AID HELP DESK AT THE OAKLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Ford Philanthropy | COMMUNITY NEEDS | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Driker Family Foundation | general operations | $500 |
| 2020 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | GRANT | $103,542 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | LEGAL REPRESENTATION/SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM | $75,000 |
| 2020 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $18,455 |
| 2020 | Oakland County Bar Foundation | STAFFING AND RESOURCES FOR A LEGAL AID HELP DESK AT THE OAKLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Ford Philanthropy | COMMUNITY NEEDS | $5,000 |
| 2019 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT | $60,583 |
| 2019 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR INDIGENTS | $17,573 |
| 2019 | Ford Philanthropy | HUNGER AND VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc?
Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by United Way for Southeastern Michigan ($494K), Michigan State Bar Foundation ($325K), Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc's largest funder?
United Way for Southeastern Michigan is the largest recorded funder of Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc, with $494K across 8 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc across 28 grants from 7 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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