MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION
AI Summary
MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $22.1M in total grants paid to 16 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
TO PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Michigan Advocacy Program
Ypsilanti, MI
$25.6M
33%
Lakeshore Legal Aid
Warren, MI
$22.8M
30%
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
$9.3M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
49
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$33.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 42 grantees
- 47 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION?
No. MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION give?
MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Virginia, and North Carolina. 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 MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $12.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Michigan Advocacy Program, Lakeshore Legal Aid, and Legal Aid of Western Michigan. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION?
MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.