PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION
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The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Pennsylvania, having awarded a total of $719.6K to 43 grantees in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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
$700.8K
20%
Philadelphia VIP, Inc.
$355.2K
10%
Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center Inc
$195.7K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$9K
Top 3 Grants
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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, Texas, and Missouri. 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 $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $720 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.