Foundation Of The Federal Bar Association

Organization Overview

Foundation Of The Federal Bar Association is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation Of The Federal Bar Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2023, Foundation Of The Federal Bar Association generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $541.2k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Foundation Of The Federal Bar Association has awarded 54 individual grants totaling $941,610. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PROMOTE AND SUPPORT LEGAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION; ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE AND FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; AND FOSTER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PRACTICE OF FEDERAL LAW.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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JUDICIAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: FROM TIME TO TIME, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH, PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATION RELATING TO THE FEDERAL COURTS AND FEDERAL JURISPRUDENCE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR ANALYTICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ON A BROAD RANGE OF SUBJECT MATTERS, INCLUDING THE HISTORY AND ROLE OF THE FEDERAL COURT SYSTEM AND THE JUDICIARY, THE STRUCTURE AND OPERATION OF THE COURTS, THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY, FEDERAL JURISPRUDENCE, AND THE RELEVANCE OF THE RULE OF LAW TO SOCIETY.IN FY23, THE FOUNDATION FISCALLY SPONSORED THE THE JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY CENTERS OF MINNESOTA PROJECT FOR FBA MINNESOTA.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION


SCHOLARSHIPS:THE ROBERT A. MCNEW LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP - PROMOTES THE PRACTICE OF FEDERAL LAW BY AWARDING A SCHOLARSHIP TO A LAW STUDENT ATTENDING AN ABA ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL. THE SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO A CURRENT LAW STUDENT WHO IS A FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATE MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. APPLICANTS MUST EXHIBIT PROFESSIONALISM AND HIGH CHARACTER IN THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES AS DEMONSTRATED IN APPLICATION MATERIALS. AN AWARD WILL BE BASED ON STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE FBA, LAW SCHOOL, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.KINTNER PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP- THE PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDES $5,000 AS ASSISTANCE TO A GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PLANNING TO ATTEND A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. AT LEAST ONE OF THE PARENTS (OR GUARDIANS) OF THE STUDENT MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY OR FEDERAL JUDGE AND MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION.THE ROBERT A. MCNEW LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROMOTES THE PRACTICE OF FEDERAL LAW BY AWARDING A SCHOLARSHIP OF $5,000 TO A FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATE MEMBER ATTENDING AN ABA ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL.THE DR. J. CLAY SMITH JR. SCHOLARSHIP AIMS TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND TO ENCOURAGE RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY STUDENTS TO PURSUE A LEGAL EDUCATION AND COMPLETE LAW SCHOOL. THE FOUNDATION OF THE FBA AWARDS A $15,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO A FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENT, DISBURSED OVER THREE YEARS OF THE STUDENT'S ENROLLMENT AT AN ABA-ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL.


COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS:CHAPTER COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANTS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SERVICE OR OUTREACH PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE FBA CHAPTER PARTICIPATION. PROJECTS MUST ADDRESS THE NEED FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY OR FALL UNDER ANY COMPONENT OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION.DIVERSITY GRANTS - THIS GRANT PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED IN 2017, SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY SERVICE, OR OUTREACH PROJECTS OR PROGRAMS WITH A DIVERSITY FOCUS. FBA CHAPTERS, SECTIONS, DIVISIONS AND MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE. THIS GRANT WAS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS AN ONGOING NEED WITHIN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION


AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS: THE FOUNDATION FUNDS THE FOLLOWING FBA AWARDS AND RECOGNITION, THROUGH GENEROUS DONATIONS GIVEN FOR THESE PURPOSES:ELAINE R. "BOOTS" FISHER AWARD - THIS AWARD IS INTENDED TO STIMULATE, ENCOURAGE, AND RECOGNIZE EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY, PUBLIC AND CHARITABLE SERVICE BY MEMBERS OF THE FBA. THE FOUNDATION MAKES AN ANNUAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION OF $1,000 TO AN ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH AN FBA MEMBER HAS PERFORMED OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Aaron Bulloff
President
$0
Ashley L Belleau
Vice President
$0
Hon Michael Newman
Treasurer
$0
Stephen Jackson
Secretary
$0
James R Hammerschmidt
Historian And Fellows Chair
$0
Erin Brown
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$2,597,611
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$182,310
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,779,921
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $60,082
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$21,530
Net Income from Fundraising Events $8,918
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,827,391

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Foundation Of The Federal Bar Association has awarded $264,257 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY CENTERS OF MINNESOTA UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

PURPOSE: Direct costs paid for Justice & Democracy Centers project

$228,257

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTER INC

PURPOSE: Shaw Public Service Award

$10,000

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION MEMPHIS MID SOUTH CHAPTER INC

PURPOSE: Shaw Public Service Award

$10,000

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION SACRAMENTO CHAPTER

PURPOSE: Community Outreach Grant

$8,000

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN CHAPTER

PURPOSE: Community Outreach Grant

$8,000
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