Public Interest Law Initiative
Chicago, IL ·EIN 36-3059660 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Public Interest Law Initiative?
Public Interest Law Initiative is funded by 25 grantmakers, led by Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois ($820K), Illinois Equal Justice Foundation ($346K), Polk Bros Foundation Inc ($225K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Public Interest Law Initiative between 2019–2025.
What grants has Public Interest Law Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support two law student interns in summer to provide legal work for or on behalf of children and people with disabilities | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $262,250 |
| 2024 | Growald Climate Fund Inc | CORE SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, VETERANS AND THOSE FACING HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. | $97,500 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $55,000 |
| 2024 | The Jerome Mirza Foundation | SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $35,000 |
| 2024 | The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC | $18,000 |
| 2024 | Illinois Bar Foundation | To support their Pro Bono Initiative program | $17,500 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support two law student interns in summer to provide legal work for or on behalf of children and people with disabilities | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Mc Dermott Will and Emery Charitable Foundation | — | $11,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Perkins Coie Foundation | ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON, ANNUAL PRO BONO RECEPTION | $5,850 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $5,250 |
| 2024 | Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES | $149,000 |
| 2023 | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation | TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, VETERANS AND THOSE FACING HOUSING INSTABILITY DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. | $92,500 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $55,000 |
| 2023 | The Sidley Austin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2023 | The Jerome Mirza Foundation | SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $30,030 |
| 2023 | The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC | $19,500 |
| 2023 | Illinois Bar Foundation | To support their Pro Bono Initiative program | $17,500 |
| 2023 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support two law student interns in summer to provide legal work for or on behalf of children and people with disabilities | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Mc Dermott Will and Emery Charitable Foundation | — | $11,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $6,750 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,603 |
| 2023 | Perkins Coie Foundation | ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHELON (DEC 6, 2023), 2023 ANNUAL PRO BONO RECEPTION, 2022 - 2023 PRO BONO HOURS | $6,350 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | support for the Christopher J. Horsch Mentoring Fellowship, General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 86 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Public Interest Law Initiative?
Public Interest Law Initiative is funded by 25 grantmakers, led by Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois ($820K), Illinois Equal Justice Foundation ($346K), Polk Bros Foundation Inc ($225K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Public Interest Law Initiative between 2019–2025.
Who is Public Interest Law Initiative's largest funder?
Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois is the largest recorded funder of Public Interest Law Initiative, with $820K across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Public Interest Law Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Public Interest Law Initiative across 86 grants from 25 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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