The Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois makes grants to organizations that provide civil legal aid to low-income individuals and families in Illinois. To be eligible to apply for a grant, an organization must: Have not-for-profit status under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; Provide legal assistance to individual clients and families in civil matters; Serve Illinois residents who have no resources to obtain private counsel, which is generally defined as having incomes below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines; Employ at least two full-time attorneys (or two full-time equivalents) who are licensed to practice in Illinois to provide and/or supervise the organization's legal work. [With some exceptions. See full guidelines for details.] In addition, the legal services supported by the Lawyers Trust Fund myst be provided without charge to the client. To download a copy of LTF's full grant guidelines (revised December 2007), please click here. If you are a prospective applicant and you have questions about these eligibility requirements or would like to discuss a funding request, please call Deputy Director Mark Marquardt at 312.938.2133 or 800.624.8962. Two Prudential Plaza   180 North Stetson Ave.   Suite 820   Chicago, IL 60601   (312) 938-2906 [Main]   (312) 938-3091 [Fax]    1-800-624-8962 [Toll Free]