Grantmaking public charity · EIN 04-6130261
Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Boston, MA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $6.54M in grants paid across 112 grants, with $20.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Flaschner Judicial Institute, Greater Boston Legal Services and Community Legal Aid Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
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
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As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaschner Judicial Institute | Boston, MA | Education Programs and Publications for Judges | $578,900 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Boston, MA | — | $452,000 |
| Community Legal Aid Inc | Worcester, MA | General Support Grant - Central & Western MA | $400,000 |
| South Coastal Counties Legal Services | Fall River, MA | SCCLS General Support Grant | $275,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Dartmouth, MA | Justice Bridge Legal Center | $225,000 |
| Northeast Legal Aid | Lawrence, MA | NLA General Support Grant | $214,000 |
| De Novo Center for Justice and Healing | Cambridge, MA | General Support Grant | $203,000 |
| Political AsylumImmigration Representation Projec | Boston, MA | — | $191,000 |
| MetroWest Legal Services | Framingham, MA | MWLS General Support Grant | $180,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River M | Fall River, MA | Immigration Law Programs | $136,764 |
| Ascentria Community Services Inc | Worcester, MA | Immigration Legal Assistance Program (ilap) | $125,000 |
| Hampden County Bar Association | Springfield, MA | — | $115,000 |
| Prisoners' Legal Services | Boston, MA | — | $111,000 |
| Essex County Bar Association | Salem, MA | — | $102,100 |
| Massachusetts Advocates for Children | Boston, MA | — | $98,000 |
| Massachusetts Law Reform Institute | Boston, MA | — | $98,000 |
| Immigrant Family Services Institute Inc (IFSI-USA | Mattapan, MA | Haitian Immigration Legal Assistance Program | $90,000 |
| Veterans Legal Services Inc | Boston, MA | Veterans Legal Services | $90,000 |
| Housing Families Inc | Malden, MA | Homelessness Prevention & Legal Services Program: Immigration Attorney | $85,000 |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Boston, MA | Superior Court Lawyer for the Day Program | $84,404 |
| Casa Myrna Vazquez Inc | Boston, MA | Legal Advocacy Program | $80,000 |
| Children's Law Center of Massachusetts Inc | Lynn, MA | Child & Adolescent Legal Services Program | $80,000 |
| Rian Immigrant Center | Boston, MA | Immigration Legal Services | $77,380 |
| Health Law Advocates Inc | Boston, MA | Improving Health Care Access and Affordability | $75,000 |
| Western New England University School of Law Cente | Springfield, MA | Center for Social Justice Pro Bono Programs | $75,000 |
The 25 largest of 112 grants listed on the return. 30 grants to individuals ($201K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc'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 Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $6,542,925 in grants paid (112 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Flaschner Judicial Institute (MA), $579K, Greater Boston Legal Services (MA), $452K, Community Legal Aid Inc (MA), $400K, South Coastal Counties Legal Services (MA), $275K and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (MA), $225K.