American Bar Association
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-0723150
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $440KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $320MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
To serve equally the members of the legal profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession, to apply the knowledge and experience of the profession to promote the public good and to encourage cordial discourse among the members of the Bar.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| ABA Fund for Justice & Education | $910K | 2021 |
| University of South Carolina | $60K | 2021 |
| State of Hawaii Dept Com & Consumer Aff | $9.8K | 2021 |
| Attorney General of Texas | $8K | 2021 |
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts | $8K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.americanbar.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.