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Est.

2019

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

California Access to Justice Commission is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with $6.1M in total grants paid to 99 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

Grants to legal aid nonprofits. Help legal aid recruitment and retention with a tax-advantaged Loan Repayment Assistance Program. Publish papers on legal system problems. Support legislation and rule changes to improve civil justice in California.
Total Funding Given
$6.1M
2025
Grantees funded
123
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
101
Median 1st year grant
$31.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$72.3K
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Justice Jon Streeter
Board Member
E
Elica Vafaie
Board Member
J
Johanna Valle Sobalvarro
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to California Access to Justice Commission?
No. California Access to Justice Commission does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does California Access to Justice Commission give?
California Access to Justice Commission primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. 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 California Access to Justice Commission’s grants?
The largest share of grants from California Access to Justice Commission fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does California Access to Justice Commission make each year?
In 2025, California Access to Justice Commission awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $6.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did California Access to Justice Commission fund recently?
In 2025, California Access to Justice Commission awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA COLLABORATIVE FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE, CENTRO LEGAL DE LA RAZA, and Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to California Access to Justice Commission?
California Access to Justice Commission does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.