BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE JUSTICE BY FUNDING AND PROMOTING INNOVATION IN LEGAL SERVICES, ENHANCING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE UNDERSERVED, AND SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST ACTIVITIES OF THE BAR.
Cause Areas
1
Legal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES INC
$4.6M
32%
BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
$1.9M
13%
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF THE BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION INC
$1.7M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION?
No. BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION give?
BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES INC, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION, and VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF THE BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION?
BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.