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The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Illinois, having paid out a total of $13.9 million in grants to 70 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION FUNDS CIVIL LEGAL AID IN ILLINOIS TO CHAMPION THE RIGHTS OF THOSE BURDENED BY BARRIERS TO JUSTICE. WE ENVISION EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AND NAVIGATION OF THE ILLINOIS CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM.
Cause Areas
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Legal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL AID INC
$18.9M
26%
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES INC
$16.6M
23%
COORDINATED ADVICE & REFERRAL PROGRAM FOR LEGAL SERVICES
$7.9M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION?
No. ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION give?
ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION 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 ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $13.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL AID INC, PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES INC, and COORDINATED ADVICE & REFERRAL PROGRAM FOR LEGAL SERVICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION?
ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.