Pro Bono Network
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$221K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Pro Bono Network?
Pro Bono Network is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Illinois Equal Justice Foundation ($60K), Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois ($45K), Illinois Bar Foundation ($33K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $221K in grants to Pro Bono Network between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | $45,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Illinois Bar Foundation | $32,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | $28,050 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Chicago Bar Foundation | $7,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Good Heart Work Smart Foundation | $7,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| United Jewish Foundation | $5,250 | 1 | 2022 |
| Newman's Own Foundation | $4,375 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Moller Family Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2024–2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $1,333 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Livney Foundation | $350 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $116K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
What grants has Pro Bono Network received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Moller Family Foundation | Same as Organization 1 | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $45,000 |
| 2025 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH PRO BONO ATTORNEYS TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS AS WELL AS FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | $30,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Illinois Bar Foundation | To support their Volunteer Attorney Recruitment and Support | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Moller Family Foundation | Same as Organization 1 | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH PRO BONO ATTORNEYS TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS AS WELL AS FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Illinois Bar Foundation | To support their Volunteer Attorney Recruitment and Support | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Good Heart Work Smart Foundation | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,500 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $1,333 |
| 2024 | Moller Family Foundation | Same as Organization 1 | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $11,000 |
| 2023 | Illinois Bar Foundation | To support their Volunteer Attorney Recruitment and Support | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Good Heart Work Smart Foundation | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Illinois Bar Foundation | To support their Volunteer Attorney Recruitment and Support | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $6,550 |
| 2022 | United Jewish Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL AID TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | $5,250 |
| 2022 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $200 |
| 2021 | Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,500 |
| 2021 | Newman's Own Foundation | IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Good Heart Work Smart Foundation | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Livney Foundation | Legal Services | $250 |
| 2020 | Good Heart Work Smart Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Newman's Own Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES | $1,875 |
| 2020 | Livney Foundation | Legal Services | $100 |
| 2019 | The Sidley Austin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Pro Bono Network?
Pro Bono Network is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Illinois Equal Justice Foundation ($60K), Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois ($45K), Illinois Bar Foundation ($33K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $221K in grants to Pro Bono Network between 2019–2026.
Who is Pro Bono Network's largest funder?
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Pro Bono Network, with $60K across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Pro Bono Network received?
IRS 990 filings record $221K in grants to Pro Bono Network across 28 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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