MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC
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The Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc, a 501(c)3 organization, is a grantmaker that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Massachusetts, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and Maine. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS THAT ENHANCE THE DELIVERY OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS, ADVANCE LAW-RELATED AND JUDICIAL EDUCATION, AND IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE LAW.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Law
Legal services
Media access and policy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID INC
$2.9M
9%
GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES INC
$2.3M
8%
FRANKLIN N FLASCHNER JUDICIAL INSTITUTE INC
$2.1M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
82
Median 1st year grant
$17.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC?
No. MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC give?
MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, District Of Columbia, and Maine. 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 MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $6.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY LEGAL AID INC, GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES INC, and FRANKLIN N FLASCHNER JUDICIAL INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC?
MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.