The Alabama Law Foundation aims to provide access to justice for all and to foster respect for and understanding of the law. It is a charitable, tax-exempt organization affiliated with the Alabama State Bar, composed of several programs designed to enhance the legal profession and benefit communities. Through its efforts, it supports initiatives that offer free legal aid to the poor in civil cases, projects enhancing the administration of justice, and law-related education.
The Alabama Law Foundation annually funds law-related charitable projects, focusing on serving Alabama's low-income residents, among whom only 16% reportedly receive needed legal assistance. The foundation dedicates 80% of its grants to organizations offering free civil legal aid to the poor. It awards Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) grants in three primary categories: