The Pro Bono Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.2M
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Pro Bono Project?
The Pro Bono Project is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Louisiana Bar Foundation ($1.6M), Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp ($329K), The Greater New Orleans Foundation ($80K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to The Pro Bono Project between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Bar Foundation | $1,646,166 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp | $329,245 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | $80,043 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | $75,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| J Edgar Monroe Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rittenberg Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Giardina Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2019) to $511K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $460K.
What grants has The Pro Bono Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Louisiana Bar Foundation | PRO BONO PROJECT | $444,000 |
| 2025 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Rittenberg Family Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Louisiana Bar Foundation | PRO BONO PROJECT | $450,500 |
| 2024 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $18,973 |
| 2024 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp | LEGAL SERVICES | $13,309 |
| 2024 | J Edgar Monroe Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Rittenberg Family Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Louisiana Bar Foundation | PRO BONO PROJECT | $237,591 |
| 2023 | Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp | LEGAL SERVICES | $55,525 |
| 2023 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $14,652 |
| 2023 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Louisiana Bar Foundation | PRO BONO PROJECT | $131,525 |
| 2022 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $16,501 |
| 2022 | Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp | LEGAL SERVICES | $14,911 |
| 2022 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Giardina Family Foundation | THE PRO BONO PROJECT PROVIDES CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR AND INDIGENT IN A SIX-PARISH AREA BY ENGAGING VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS OF THE PRIVATE BAR TO PROVIDE THEIR SERVICES PRO BONO IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CLIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY IN GENERAL. | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp | LEGAL SERVICES | $126,000 |
| 2021 | Louisiana Bar Foundation | PRO BONO PROJECT | $123,775 |
| 2021 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $15,990 |
| 2021 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Louisiana Bar Foundation | LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $133,775 |
| 2020 | Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp | LEGAL SERVICES | $119,500 |
| 2020 | American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BANKRUPTCY TRAININGS FOR ATTORNEYS. | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $13,927 |
| 2019 | Louisiana Bar Foundation | LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $125,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Pro Bono Project?
The Pro Bono Project is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Louisiana Bar Foundation ($1.6M), Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp ($329K), The Greater New Orleans Foundation ($80K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to The Pro Bono Project between 2019–2025.
Who is The Pro Bono Project's largest funder?
Louisiana Bar Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Pro Bono Project, with $1.6M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Pro Bono Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to The Pro Bono Project across 28 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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