The Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$11.8M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
53
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Legal Aid Society of Columbus?
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio ($8.6M), Columbus Foundation ($1.3M), Columbus Bar Foundation ($725K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.8M in grants to The Legal Aid Society of Columbus between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio | $8,595,242 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Columbus Foundation | $1,267,806 | 12 | 2020–2024 |
| Columbus Bar Foundation | $725,484 | 5 | 2019–2023 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Inc | $412,030 | 10 | 2020–2023 |
| National Health Law Program Inc | $250,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Ohio State Bar Foundation | $119,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Equal Justice Works | $110,200 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| United Way of North Central Ohio Inc | $105,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Cabrini Green Legal Aid | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| United Way of Union County Inc | $36,813 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| United Way of Delaware County | $34,007 | 1 | 2023 |
| Foundation II of the American College of Trial Lawyers Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Marion Community Foundation | $5,355 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $3.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
What grants has The Legal Aid Society of Columbus received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of North Central Ohio Inc | — | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $72,211 |
| 2024 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $56,100 |
| 2024 | United Way of North Central Ohio Inc | — | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Marion Community Foundation | Support | $5,355 |
| 2023 | Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $2,388,443 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES & URBAN AFFAIRS | $186,300 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Columbus Bar Foundation | GRANTS TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $79,000 |
| 2023 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $54,100 |
| 2023 | National Health Law Program Inc | HEALTH LAW PARTNERSHIP | $50,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Delaware County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $34,007 |
| 2023 | United Way of North Central Ohio Inc | — | $20,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Union County Inc | LEGAL SERVICES - LOW INCOME | $8,750 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,601 |
| 2022 | Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $2,079,950 |
| 2022 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $534,895 |
| 2022 | Cabrini Green Legal Aid | SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Columbus Bar Foundation | GRANTS TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $87,780 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $75,000 |
| 2022 | National Health Law Program Inc | HEALTH LAW PARTNERSHIP | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Foundation II of the American College of Trial Lawyers Inc | LEGAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of North Central Ohio Inc | — | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Ohio State Bar Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT - CIVIC EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,843 |
| 2022 | United Way of Union County Inc | LEGAL SERVICES - LOW INCOME | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $2,011,668 |
| 2021 | Columbus Bar Foundation | DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES GRANT | $178,704 |
| 2021 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $166,935 |
| 2021 | National Health Law Program Inc | HEALTH LAW PARTNERSHIP | $100,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 53 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Legal Aid Society of Columbus?
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio ($8.6M), Columbus Foundation ($1.3M), Columbus Bar Foundation ($725K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.8M in grants to The Legal Aid Society of Columbus between 2019–2025.
Who is The Legal Aid Society of Columbus's largest funder?
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio is the largest recorded funder of The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, with $8.6M across 4 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has The Legal Aid Society of Columbus received?
IRS 990 filings record $11.8M in grants to The Legal Aid Society of Columbus across 53 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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