PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION
AI Summary
PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $503.1K across 44 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by relationship-based invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THROUGH PROGRAMS, GRANTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS, THE PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION REMOVES BARRIERS TO JUSTICE, ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF CIVIL LEGAL AID, AND BUILDS SYSTEM-WIDE CAPACITY IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THE PROVISION OF QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS TO EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW.
Cause Areas
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Legal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES INC
Philadelphia, PA
$750.8K
19%
Philadelphia VIP, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
$387.2K
10%
PHILADELPHIA LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER INC
Philadelphia, PA
$208.7K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$8.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 44 grantees
- 123 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION?
No. PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION give?
PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Texas. 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 PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,375. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $432 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES INC, Philadelphia VIP, Inc., and PHILADELPHIA LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION?
PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.