CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION
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The Connecticut Bar Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is a relationship-based funder that focuses on supporting initiatives within Connecticut. With a total of $26.3 million in grants paid to 15 grantees in 2024, the Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides funding by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO FUND LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE POOR AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW IN CONNECTICUT.
Cause Areas
1
Legal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CONNECTICUT LEGAL SERVICES INC
$103.6M
48%
GREATER HARTFORD LEGAL AID INC
$44.4M
21%
NEW HAVEN LEGAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC
$38.1M
18%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$178K
Median 2nd year grant
$212.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION?
No. CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION give?
CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut. 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 CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $178 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $26.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CONNECTICUT LEGAL SERVICES INC, GREATER HARTFORD LEGAL AID INC, and NEW HAVEN LEGAL ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION?
CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.