Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc.

The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation works with civil legal aid organizations in Wisconsin to increase access to justice. We oversee funds and invest in services and projects to help people resolve legal problems.

Since 1986, the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation (WisTAF) has aided in "the administration of justice." We have now administered more than $87 million in civil legal aid grants that help people access justice and fair legal solutions.

Why did the Wisconsin Supreme Court establish WisTAF? Because the Constitution doesn't guarantee an attorney in civil cases. And yet, when people don't have attorneys, families and communities suffer. Courts become less efficient. Clients' livelihood and safety are at stake. And when they can't access legal protections, taxpayers provide other supports, like police and emergency room services.