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AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT

AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-2384321
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-2384321
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1942

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The American Bar Endowment, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Illinois, Maryland, and New York, having paid out a total of $8 million in grants to 78 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the American Bar Endowment can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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.
Total Funding Given

$8M

2024
Grantees funded
78
Multi-year grantees
14%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

18

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
T
Tommy D Preston Jr
Board Member
M
Michelle a Behnke
Board Member
R
Robert M Carlson
Board Member

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.
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