LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS
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The Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, with additional support in New York and Maryland. The fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDS TO ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS.
Cause Areas
2
Law
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES INC
$27.8M
20%
LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL AID INC
$26.7M
19%
ILLINOIS LEGAL AID ONLINE
$9.7M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS?
No. LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS give?
LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and Maryland. 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 LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS make each year?
In 2024, LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $22.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS fund recently?
In 2024, LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES INC, LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL AID INC, and ILLINOIS LEGAL AID ONLINE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS?
LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.