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Est.

1982

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $58.2M across 47 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 ENSURE LOW-INCOME MARYLANDERS HAVE ACCESS TO STABLE, EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO NONPROFIT LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS.
Total Funding Given
$47.7M
2024
Grantees funded
49
Multi-year grantees
88%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$0
Median 2nd year grant
$0
H
Hon Martha F Rasin
Board Member
H
Hon C Philip Nichols Jr
Board Member
P
Phyllis G Scalettar PHD
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION?
No. MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION give?
MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, District Of Columbia, 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 MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $0. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION make each year?
In 2024, MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $47.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include LEGAL AID BUREAU INC, COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, and CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS COALITION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION?
MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.