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The Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $2.9 million across nine grantees since its establishment in 2015. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT OHIO FOUNDATION ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY ENHANCING AND IMPROVING LEGAL SERVICES STATEWIDE TO SERVE THE UNMET CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME OHIOANS.
Cause Areas
1
Legal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY INC
$1.6M
32%

LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO
$1.2M
23%
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
$964K
19%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$102.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$224K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION?
No. OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION give?
OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio 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 OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $103 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2015, OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2015, OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY INC, LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO, and EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION?
OHIO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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