THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION
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The District of Columbia Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Washington, DC, and Ohio. With a total of $26.1 million in grants paid to 42 grantees in the filing year 2024, the 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
TO FUND, SUPPORT, AND IMPROVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE DISADVANTAGED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
$30.7M
23%
NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM OF DC
$15.3M
12%
RISING FOR JUSTICE INC
$14.3M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
69
Median 1st year grant
$57.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$110.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION?
No. THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION give?
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Ohio, and California. 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 THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $58 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $26.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM OF DC, and RISING FOR JUSTICE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION?
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.