Seeking help with non-profit formation or representation?

If your nonprofit will advance racial equality and/or serve low-income communities, please fill out the Application for Nonprofit Startup Legal Assistance with the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, if you have:

  • A list of proposed directors and their resumes
  • Business plan, including description of activities and fundraising plan
  • Proposed first-year budget

If you don’t have the above criteria or are not ready to apply, we recommend attending the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Emerging Nonprofit Bootcamp. If you have questions about whether the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights can help