The Dla Piper Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 33-0967136
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, The Dla Piper Foundation has awarded 178 grants totaling $3,095,074 to organizations in New York, District of Columbia and 14 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $3,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $12,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
15 of 28 recipients (54%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 21% in District of Columbia and funding distributed across 21 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within District of Columbia, funding concentrates in Washington (97%), Wasington (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 36% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Dla Piper Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Council | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Babseacle | $12,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Centro Legal De La Raza | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Children's Rights | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Dc Access To Justice Foundation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Freestate Justice | $3,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Fundacion Appleseed De Mexico Ac | $30,000 | Benito Juarez, Foreign, MX | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Global Foodbanking Network | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Hias Inc | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Human Rights First | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| International Refugee Assistance Program (Irap) | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lawyers Alliance For New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Lawyers For Good Government | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Legal Services Corporation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| National Center For Law And Economic Justice Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| National Veterans Legal Services Program (Nvlsp) | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Onejustice | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Pro Bono Resource Center Of Maryland | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Public International Law And Policy Group | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The Advocates For Human Rights | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| The University Of Zambia (Unxa) School Of Law | $20,000 | Lusaka, Foreign, ZA | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| United States Association For Unhcr | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Vecina | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2023 |
| Advocates For Human Rights | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Babseacle | $12,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Dc Access To Justice Commission Foundation | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Global Foodbanking Network | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Hias Inc | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lawyers Alliance For New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lawyers For Good Government | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Legal Development Network | $20,000 | Kyiv, Foreign, UP | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Legal Services Corporation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Mississippi Center For Justice | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Vecina | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Advocates For Human Rights | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Babseacle | $12,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Dc Access To Justice Commission Foundation | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Global Foodbanking Network | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Hias Inc | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lawyers Alliance For New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lawyers For Good Government | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Legal Development Network | $20,000 | Kyiv, Foreign, UP | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Legal Services Corporation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Mississippi Center For Justice | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Vecina | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Advocates For Human Rights | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Babseacle | $12,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Dc Access To Justice Commission Foundation | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Global Foodbanking Network | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Hias Inc | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lawyers Alliance For New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Lawyers For Good Government | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Legal Development Network | $20,000 | Kyiv, Foreign, UP | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Legal Services Corporation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Mississippi Center For Justice | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Vecina | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2022 |
| Babseacle | $12,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| City Harvest | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Dc Access To Justice Commission Foundation | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $10,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Fundacion Appleseed De Mexico Ac | $25,000 | Del Benito Juarez, N/A, MX | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Global Foodbanking Network | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Houston Food Bank | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Lawyers Alliance For New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights Under Law | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Legal Aid Chicago (lac) | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Bar Foundation | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| National Agency For Legal Aid (nala) | $5,000 | Banjul, N/A, GA | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| National Veterans Legal Services Program (nvlsp) | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| The Nita Foundation | $5,000 | Lousville, CO, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| Washington Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights And Urban Affairs | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2021 |
| American Bar Association Fund For Justice And Education | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| American Bar Association Fund For Justice And Education | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer's Foundation | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Babseacle | $7,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Casa Cornelia Law Center | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Children's Rights Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| City Harvest | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Dc Bar Pro Bono Center | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Dc Access To Justice Commission Foundation | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $12,500 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Fundacion Appleseed De Mexico Ac | $25,000 | Del Benito Juarez, N/A, MX | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Global Foodbanking Network | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Global Foodbanking Network | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (hias) | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Houston Food Bank | $12,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Kids In Need Of Defense | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| King County Bar Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Lawyers Alliance For New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Lawyers' Committee For Better Housing | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Lawyers For Civil Rights | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Legal Access Alameda Disaster Legal Assistance California | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Legal Aid Association Of California | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Legal Aid Chicago (lac) | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Legal Aid Chicago (lac) | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Legal Services Corporation | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Maryland Legal Aid | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| National Veterans Legal Services Program (nvlsp) | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $12,500 | Plano, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Onejustice | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Onejustice | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Pro Bono Partnership | $10,000 | White Plains, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Second Harvest - Banco De Alimentos De Puerto Rico | $12,500 | Carolina, PUERTO RICO, RQ | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Seniorlaw Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Start Small Think Big | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Texas Riogrande Legal Aid | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The Chicago Bar Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The Community Food Bank Of Southern Arizona | $12,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | $12,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The International Refugee Assistance Project | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| The Public International Law And Policy Group | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Washington Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights And Urban Affairs | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2020 |
| Dc Affordable Law Firm | $100,000 | Wasington, DC, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Fundacion Appleseed De Mexico Ac | $63,000 | Benito Juarez, N/A, MX | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Global Foodbanking Network | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Houston Foodbank | $30,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Laf | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Legal Services Of Greater Miami Inc | $28,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Puerto Rico Conservation Trust | $40,000 | San Juan, PR, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $7,074 | Mountain View, CA, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Texas Riogrande Legal Aid | $10,000 | Mercedes, TX, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| The Law Project Chicago Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Inc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Women Lawyers Joining Hands | $10,500 | Regina, N/A, CA | General Exempt Purpose | 2018 |
| Children's Law Center Of Minnesota | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Peninsula Bridge Program | $5,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Sapna Nyc | $5,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Chicago Appleseed Fund For Justice | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Women Lawyers Joining Hands | $8,000 | Regina, SASKATCHEWAN, CA | General Fund | 2017 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services (gbls) | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Dc Access To Justice Commission | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Maryland Legal Aid | $15,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Thread Inc | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Global Foodbanking Network | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| National Veterans Legal Service Program | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| The Law Project | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Global Foodbanking Network | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Lawyers Alliance For New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Ayuda Inc | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Laf | $49,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Dc Appleseed Center For Law & Justice | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| House Of Ruth Maryland | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc | $5,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Bread For The City | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Dc Affordable Law Firm | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services (gbls) | $17,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Dc Access To Justice Commission | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Bridges Across Borders Southeast Asia Community | $20,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Maryland Legal Aid | $25,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Communtiy Legal Services In East Palo Alto | $3,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Leap Innovations | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Homeless Advocacy Project | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 33-0967136 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 444 W LAKE ST STE 900 Chicago, IL 60606-0089 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Dla Piper Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/president | Shale Stiller |
|---|---|
| Director/chief Financial O | Lisa Dewey |
| Director/secretary | Jordan Bailowitz |
| Director | Allen J Ginsburg |
| Director | Elisha King |
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