DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION
Mission Statement
THE DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN DELAWARE BY: - PROVIDING FUNDING FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE POOR - PROMOTING STUDY AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF LAW - FOSTERING KNOWLEDGE OF CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - ENHANCING PUBLIC RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW
Cause Areas
2
Law
Legal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC
$10M
43%
LEGAL SERVICES CORP OF DELAWARE
$7.8M
33%
DELAWARE VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES INC
$5M
21%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION?
No. DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION give?
DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Delaware 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 DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $4.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC, LEGAL SERVICES CORP OF DELAWARE, and DELAWARE VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION?
DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.