American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6110299
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $16MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $51MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The Fund for Justice Education FJE was created to support the American Bar Associations ABA law-related and public services education programs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Search for Common Ground | $1.1M | 2021 |
| Grameen Foundation USA | $630K | 2021 |
| NCJFCJNat'l Council of Juvenile | $330K | 2021 |
| Westat Inc | $310K | 2021 |
| Public Knowledge LLC | $98K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.americanbar.org/groups/departments_offices/fund_justice_education.html
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.