Ohio Access to Justice Foundation
AI Summary
The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding initiatives that enhance access to justice within Ohio. With a total of $11.5 million in grants paid to 31 grantees in 2025, this foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Foundation improves access to justice, funding civil legal aid and other programs.
Cause Areas
1
Legal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY INC
$14.4M
22%
LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO
$13.2M
20%
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
$7.6M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$76K
Median 2nd year grant
$196.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ohio Access to Justice Foundation?
No. Ohio Access to Justice Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ohio Access to Justice Foundation give?
Ohio Access to Justice Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and Virginia. 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 Ohio Access to Justice Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ohio Access to Justice Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $76 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ohio Access to Justice Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Ohio Access to Justice Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $11.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ohio Access to Justice Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Ohio Access to Justice Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY INC, LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO, and LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ohio Access to Justice Foundation?
Ohio Access to Justice Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.