Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 37-1188469
- Total giving
- $14MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $11MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION FUNDS CIVIL LEGAL AID IN ILLINOIS TO CHAMPION THE RIGHTS OF THOSE BURDENED BY BARRIERS TO JUSTICE. WE ENVISION EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AND NAVIGATION OF THE ILLINOIS CIVIL LEGAL SYSTEM.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land of Lincoln Legal Aid | $3.9M | 2023 |
| Prairie State Legal Services | $3.6M | 2023 |
| Coordinated Advice & Referral Program for Legal Services | $940K | 2023 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | $780K | 2023 |
| Dispute Resolution Institute | $680K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: iejf.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.