AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT
AI Summary
AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that reported $9.3M in total grants paid to 31 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSES ARE TO ADVANCE LEGAL STUDY AND RESEARCH TO PROMOTE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND UNIFORMITY OF JUDICIAL DECISION THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
Cause Areas
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Legal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
Chicago, IL
$37.5M
49%
AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$37.3M
48%
THE MOUNT VERNON LADIES' ASSOCIATION OF THE UNION
Mount Vernon, VA
$95K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 79 grantees
- 43 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT?
No. AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT give?
AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Maryland, and New York. 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 AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT make each year?
In 2024, AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education, AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION, and THE MOUNT VERNON LADIES' ASSOCIATION OF THE UNION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT?
AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.