The Public Interest Law Center
Philadelphia, PA ·EIN 23-1923398 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds The Public Interest Law Center?
The Public Interest Law Center is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Independence Foundation ($252K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($244K), The Oak Foundation Usa ($240K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Public Interest Law Center between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Foundation | $252,134 | 11 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $244,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Oak Foundation Usa | $240,287 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | $67,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Philachange | $65,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Laddie and Linda Montague Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The William M King Foundation | $45,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Allen Hilles Fund | $32,800 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Opportunity Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Merck Family Fund | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $20,100 | 1 | 2023 |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | $18,793 | 12 | 2020–2023 |
| Lindback Cr & Mf Foundation Tw Main | $18,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Neighborhood Land Power Project | $16,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sherrie R Savett Family Foundation | $4,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alexander Host Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $1,042 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Harriette Steelman and Charles | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Zidek Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
What grants has The Public Interest Law Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Independence Foundation | PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FELLOWSHIP - MADISON GRAY | $42,336 |
| 2024 | Philachange | CHARITY | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Neighborhood Land Power Project | — | $16,000 |
| 2024 | The William M King Foundation | ses high-impact legal strategies to advance the civil, social, and economic rights of communities in the Philadelphia region. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Opportunity Foundation | CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Allen Hilles Fund | ENSURING ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ZIP CODE, RACE, ETHNICITY, LANGUAGE, OR ABILITIES, HAVE ACCESS TO A HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION. | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Independence Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lindback Cr & Mf Foundation Tw Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Independence Foundation | PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | $83,022 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $51,500 |
| 2023 | Philachange | CHARITY | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,100 |
| 2023 | The Allen Hilles Fund | ENSURING ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ZIP CODE, RACE, ETHNICITY, LANGUAGE OR ABILITIES, HAVE ACCESS TO A HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION | $11,000 |
| 2023 | Independence Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Lindback Cr & Mf Foundation Tw Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | $3,090 |
| 2023 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | $1,500 |
| 2022 | The Laddie and Linda Montague Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | — | $27,500 |
| 2022 | Independence Foundation | QUARTERLY PAYMENT FOR MADISON GRAY | $20,343 |
| 2022 | Independence Foundation | INDEPENDENCE FOUNDATION PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: MADISON GRAY | $20,343 |
| 2022 | Opportunity Foundation | CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Allen Hilles Fund | ADEQUATE AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING IN PENNSYLVANIA | $10,800 |
| 2022 | Independence Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The William M King Foundation | PROMOTE CIVIL RIGHTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | $250 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $192,500 |
| 2021 | The Oak Foundation Usa | TO SUPPORT LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN PHILADELPHIA TO LIVE AND THRIVE IN SAFE, HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE HOMES. LOW-INCOME TENANTS, PARTICULARLY AFRICAN AMERICANS, LATINOS AND WOMEN, WILL STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES AND TO REFORM AND INFLUENCE GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND COURT PROCEDURES. THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER USES HIGH-IMPACT LEGAL STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE THE CIVIL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS OF COMMUNITIES IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION FACING DISCRIMINATION, INEQUALITY, AND POVERTY. | $100,674 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Public Interest Law Center?
The Public Interest Law Center is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Independence Foundation ($252K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($244K), The Oak Foundation Usa ($240K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Public Interest Law Center between 2020–2024.
Who is The Public Interest Law Center's largest funder?
Independence Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Public Interest Law Center, with $252K across 11 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Public Interest Law Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Public Interest Law Center across 57 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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