Ohio Access to Justice Foundation

Founded in 1993, the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation is a statewide nonprofit based in Columbus. Its mission is to ensure that Ohioans who are low-income or lack access can fully and fairly participate in civil systems that produce just outcomes.

The Foundation promotes access to justice, funds civil legal aid, expands legal capacity, fosters innovation, and collaborates with partners for systemic change. It provides critical funding to civil legal aid throughout Ohio, supports Justice for All Fellowships and Summer Clerks, funds access to justice initiatives such as Ohio Legal Help and the Ohio Justice Bus, and supports pro bono efforts while overseeing the quality of civil legal aid work across the state. The board includes appointees from the Ohio Supreme Court, executive and legislative branches, bar associations, law schools, and community leaders.