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; Provide services supported by the Lawyers Trust Fund without charge to the client. To download a copy of LTF's full grant guidelines for project grantees and new applicants, 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. 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]