Foundation For The Improvement Of Justice
The Foundation for Improvement of Justice (EIN 58-1593170) is a private foundation that administers the Paul H. Chapman Awards to recognize work improving U.S. justice systems. The website provides award program details, nomination/application guidelines, past recipients, and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
U.S.-based organizations, programs, or individuals demonstrating measurable work to improve the justice system (e.g., legal aid, civil rights advocacy, justice-focused projects) that fit an award/nomination format and match the foundation's award scale.
Good Fit
- • Clear, documentable achievements improving aspects of the U.S. justice system.
- • Capacity to provide a two-page nomination summary and supporting evidence.
- • U.S.-based work or impact across states.
- • Projects or initiatives that fit an award-sized grant (~$10K–$15K).
- • Connections to nominators or stakeholders who might submit a nomination if the applicant does not self-nominate.
Geography
Observed grants are spread across multiple states each year (6 states in 2024 and 7 in 2023), with out-of-state recipients forming the majority of giving despite the foundation being located in Georgia.
Recipient Variety
Across the three-year window the foundation funded multiple independent recipients each year (5–7 per year) including charities and individuals, and the observed grantees were different each year rather than a small repeating set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is strong (all observed grantees were new across the three years) and a public nomination form with application instructions and contact details is provided, though grants are awarded via a nomination/award process rather than a broad open-call grant program.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
