Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$54.1M
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
53
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Legal Services of Eastern Michigan?
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Legal Services Corporation ($48.2M), Michigan State Bar Foundation ($5.3M), Ruth Mott Foundation ($357K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $54.1M in grants to Legal Services of Eastern Michigan between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services Corporation | $48,231,330 | 12 | 2020–2025 |
| Michigan State Bar Foundation | $5,333,549 | 26 | 2019–2025 |
| Ruth Mott Foundation | $357,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | $149,900 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | $63,200 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Midland Area Community Foundation | $6,125 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2019) to $10.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $10.7M.
What grants has Legal Services of Eastern Michigan received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $6,430,605 |
| 2025 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $2,374,909 |
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $916,301 |
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $429,572 |
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $416,843 |
| 2025 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | UNEMPLOYMENT FUNDS - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $80,000 |
| 2025 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $10,700 |
| 2024 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $5,897,727 |
| 2024 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $2,285,530 |
| 2024 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $400,631 |
| 2024 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $284,542 |
| 2024 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | UNEMPLOYMENT FUNDS - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Ruth Mott Foundation | THE NORTH FLINT LEGAL OUTREACH & IMMERSION PROJECT 2025 | $59,500 |
| 2024 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | IMPROVEMENTS IN DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES - EDUCATIONAL NEEDS | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $5,918,727 |
| 2023 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $2,339,868 |
| 2023 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $276,249 |
| 2023 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $165,098 |
| 2023 | Ruth Mott Foundation | NORTH FLINT LEGAL OUTREACH PROGRAM | $119,000 |
| 2023 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | MDHHS -SSI - LEGAL SERVICES FOR DISABILITY CASES | $62,400 |
| 2023 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | To fund the stabilization of the Legal Services of Eastern Michigan Building. | $14,900 |
| 2023 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Sidley Austin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2022 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $5,177,356 |
| 2022 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $1,987,273 |
| 2022 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | MSHDA - EDP - LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION | $660,266 |
| 2022 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $144,789 |
| 2022 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | To fund the stabilization of the Legal Services of Eastern Michigan Building. | $135,000 |
| 2022 | Michigan State Bar Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | $50,928 |
Showing 30 most recent of 53 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Legal Services of Eastern Michigan?
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Legal Services Corporation ($48.2M), Michigan State Bar Foundation ($5.3M), Ruth Mott Foundation ($357K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $54.1M in grants to Legal Services of Eastern Michigan between 2019–2025.
Who is Legal Services of Eastern Michigan's largest funder?
Legal Services Corporation is the largest recorded funder of Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, with $48.2M across 12 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Legal Services of Eastern Michigan received?
IRS 990 filings record $54.1M in grants to Legal Services of Eastern Michigan across 53 grants from 7 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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