Public Interest Legal Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$10.4M
Foundation funders
61
Grants recorded
148
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Public Interest Legal Foundation?
Public Interest Legal Foundation is funded by 61 grantmakers, led by The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc ($1.7M), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($1.6M), Bradley Impact Fund Inc ($1.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.4M in grants to Public Interest Legal Foundation between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $3.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $144K.
What grants has Public Interest Legal Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Bridget Rose Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $26,000 |
| 2025 | John William Pope Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | California Community Foundation | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Woodford Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation | dedicated to election integrity | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Shepherds Hand Inc | PRISON MINISTRY | $4,000 |
| 2025 | The Herbster Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Robertson-Finley Foundation | Public Policy Research Support | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Eric Javits Family Foundation | HUMAN RIGHTS CONTRIBUTION | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Henley Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| 2025 | McCarthy Family Charitable Foundation | Election integrity | $1,000 |
| 2025 | H & R Peters Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | $200 |
| 2025 | Barry-Bashur Foundation | General Welfare | $50 |
| 2024 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $514,953 |
| 2024 | Servant Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $500,432 |
| 2024 | The Alta and John Franks Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO 501(C)(3) ORG | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $350,000 |
| 2024 | The Bridget Rose Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Jaquish & Kenninger Foundation | PUBLIC INTEREST | $180,000 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Chase Foundation of Virginia | To provide general support (charitable) | $13,000 |
| 2024 | California Community Foundation | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support a legal fellowship | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Woodford Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Shepherds Hand Inc | PRISON MINISTRY | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 148 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Public Interest Legal Foundation?
Public Interest Legal Foundation is funded by 61 grantmakers, led by The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc ($1.7M), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($1.6M), Bradley Impact Fund Inc ($1.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.4M in grants to Public Interest Legal Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Public Interest Legal Foundation's largest funder?
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Public Interest Legal Foundation, with $1.7M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Public Interest Legal Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.4M in grants to Public Interest Legal Foundation across 148 grants from 61 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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