The District of Columbia Bar Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-1109547
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $32MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $36MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION WORKS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR DC RESIDENTS WITH LOW INCOME. IT LEVERAGES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES TO FUND AND STRENGTHEN THE CIVIL LEGAL AID NETWORK.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Society of DC | $2.6M | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Legal Services Program | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Bread for the City | $1M | 2023 |
| District of Columbia Bar Pro Bono Center | $940K | 2023 |
| Rising for Justice Inc | $800K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.dcbarfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.