Grantmaking public charity · EIN 52-1469738
Equal Justice Works
Washington, DC
Equal Justice Works is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $12.6M in grants paid across 226 grants, with $41M in total assets. Its largest grants went to New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and Roderick and Solange Macarthur Justice Center.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Equal Justice Works's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Equal justice works monitors the use of federal and private grant funds through a variety of mechanisms including sub grantee training, regular financial reporting, reviewing grantee audits and federal form 990s, and thorough desk audits and site visits which include policy and procedure review, auditing expense documentation, and interviewing key staff.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Mobilizing passionate public service leaders.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Immigrant Law Center | Albuquerque, NM | Fellowship Support | $251,877 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | New York, NY | Fellowship Support | $245,000 |
| Roderick and Solange Macarthur Justice Center | Chicago, IL | Fellowship Support | $205,317 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | Chicago, IL | Fellowship Support | $186,000 |
| Public Counsel | Los Angeles, CA | Fellowship Support | $183,000 |
| Equip for Equality | Chicago, IL | Fellowship Support | $180,000 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group | New York, NY | Fellowship Support | $180,000 |
| Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Inc | Weslaco, TX | Fellowship Support | $175,646 |
| Community Legal Services of Prince George's County | Greenbelt, MD | Fellowship Support | $163,223 |
| Southeast Louisiana Legal Services | New Orleans, LA | Fellowship Support | $135,571 |
| Legal Aid Bureau Inc | Baltimore, MD | Fellowship Support | $131,298 |
| Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County | Glendale, CA | Fellowship Support | $131,000 |
| Texas Appleseed | Austin, TX | Fellowship Support | $124,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society | New York, NY | Fellowship Support | $124,000 |
| Latinojustice Pdldef | New York, NY | Fellowship Support | $121,885 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Washington, DC | Fellowship Support | $121,000 |
| Children's Law Center Inc | Washington, DC | Fellowship Support | $121,000 |
| Disability Rights Texas | Austin, TX | Fellowship Support | $121,000 |
| Judge David L Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law | Washington, DC | Fellowship Support | $121,000 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Educational Fund Inc | New York, NY | Fellowship Support | $121,000 |
| National Center for Youth Law | Oakland, CA | Fellowship Support | $121,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of G-H | Houston, TX | Fellowship Support | $118,885 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Fellowship Support | $107,759 |
| San Antonio Legal Services Assn | San Antonio, TX | Fellowship Support | $105,500 |
| Uncommon Law | Oakland, CA | Fellowship Support | $103,250 |
The 25 largest of 226 grants listed on the return. 25 grants to individuals ($82.4K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$1.98M · 28 grants
- New York$1.79M · 23 grants
- Texas$1.16M · 14 grants
- District of Columbia$1.07M · 15 grants
- Illinois$1.02M · 10 grants
- Maryland$492K · 6 grants
- Massachusetts$396K · 8 grants
- Florida$376K · 9 grants
- Pennsylvania$347K · 6 grants
- Washington$334K · 5 grants
- Louisiana$322K · 5 grants
- Kentucky$311K · 5 grants
Quick answers
Does Equal Justice Works accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Equal Justice Works's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Equal Justice Works give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $12,587,486 in grants paid (226 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Equal Justice Works funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NM), $252K, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (NY), $245K, Roderick and Solange Macarthur Justice Center (IL), $205K, Legal Aid Chicago (IL), $186K and Public Counsel (CA), $183K.