Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$30.8M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
96
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Legal Aid of Western Michigan?
Legal Aid of Western Michigan is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Legal Services Corporation ($16.7M), Michigan State Bar Foundation ($11.0M), WK Kellogg Foundation ($555K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $30.8M in grants to Legal Aid of Western Michigan between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services Corporation | $16,696,694 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Michigan State Bar Foundation | $10,952,710 | 30 | 2019–2025 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $555,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | $533,748 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Ronda E Stryker and William D | $480,250 | 5 | 2022–2025 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | $461,472 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| United Way of the Lakeshore | $370,799 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Senior Resources of West Michigan | $202,227 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) | $175,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | $148,628 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| United Way of Southwest Michigan | $104,328 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Santreece Foundation | $60,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Community Foundation for Muskegon County | $47,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Safe & Just Michigan | $36,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $508K (2019) to $6.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $6.7M.
What grants has Legal Aid of Western Michigan received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $3,014,984 |
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $1,705,015 |
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $796,438 |
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $611,208 |
| 2025 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | WELLNESS SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Heart of West Michigan United Way | ALLOCATION/DESIGNATION | $85,036 |
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | UNEMPLOYMENT FUNDS - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $80,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of South Central Michigan | DIRECT GRANTS-ALLOCATION-HW | $79,578 |
| 2025 | United Way of the Lakeshore | CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES | $34,550 |
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | IMPROVEMENTS IN DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES | $33,854 |
| 2025 | Senior Resources of West Michigan | Care Serv for Older Adults | $29,500 |
| 2025 | Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) | LEGAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Southwest Michigan | GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,028 |
| 2025 | The Santreece Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | WELLNESS SURVEY PARTICIPANT STIPEND GRANT | $250 |
| 2024 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $3,082,041 |
| 2024 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $1,100,808 |
| 2024 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $513,161 |
| 2024 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Jobs and Family Economic Security | $184,500 |
| 2024 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | WELLNESS SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of South Central Michigan | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $119,060 |
| 2024 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | EVICTION LEGAL SUPPORT FOR KALAMAZOO COMMUNITIES | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | UNEMPLOYMENT FUNDS - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Heart of West Michigan United Way | GENERAL SUPPORT | $78,217 |
| 2024 | United Way of the Lakeshore | CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES | $49,079 |
| 2024 | Senior Resources of West Michigan | Care Serv for Older Adults | $29,969 |
| 2024 | United Way of Southwest Michigan | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,300 |
| 2024 | Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) | LEGAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Santreece Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 96 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Legal Aid of Western Michigan?
Legal Aid of Western Michigan is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Legal Services Corporation ($16.7M), Michigan State Bar Foundation ($11.0M), WK Kellogg Foundation ($555K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $30.8M in grants to Legal Aid of Western Michigan between 2019–2025.
Who is Legal Aid of Western Michigan's largest funder?
Legal Services Corporation is the largest recorded funder of Legal Aid of Western Michigan, with $16.7M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Legal Aid of Western Michigan received?
IRS 990 filings record $30.8M in grants to Legal Aid of Western Michigan across 96 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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