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1220 North Fillmore
St., Ste. 444
Arlington, VA 22201
(571) 481-9100
Officers
President
David B. Rosenbaum
Vice President
Carl P. Gilmore
Treasurer
Dennis J. Clark
Secretary
Martha Hardwick Hofmeister
Directors
Jeanette M. Bazis
Lori V. Berke
Herbert I. Dunn
Michael H. Ellis
A. Gregory Grimsal
Robert A. McNew
Nestor Mendez-Gomez
Luis M. Nido
Larry D. Thompson
David L. Guerry, ex officio
Executive Director
Jack Lockridge
The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association was chartered by Congress as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1954. The Foundation’s mission is to:
- Promote and support legal research and education;
- Advance the science of jurisprudence;
- Facilitate the administration of justice; and
- Foster improvements in the practice of Federal law.
Contributions to the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and its restricted funds may be treated charitable contributions for tax purposes. In addition to supporting the aforementioned mission, the Foundation also has eleven restricted funds that support specific programs or initiatives.
Hurricane
Katrina Disaster Relief Fund
The Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund will provide funds to support
legal assistance and/or professional support for those affected by this
tragedy. Donate now!
Foundation of the FBA Public Service Scholarship
The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to accept
applications for the Foundation of the Federal
Bar Association Public Service Scholarship. The 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 a member of the Federal Bar Association. If you have
children that meet these criteria, we eagerly encourage them to apply
for this scholarship.
Download the scholarship application here.
The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association has eleven restricted funds that support specific programs or initiatives. The Foundation also accepts contributions to its Operating Fund as well as for remembrances and memorials. Recently, grants from the Foundation have been used for the following purposes:
- Funding an update to the FBA’s White Paper on Judicial Compensation
- Sponsoring a prestigious moot court competition
- Supporting public service initiatives by FBA chapters
- Endowing a scholarship at the William Mitchell College of Law
- Funding clerkships at the Minnesota Justice Foundation and Legal Aid Society
- Providing legal services for asylum seekers petitioning for review in Federal Courts
- Supporting assistance for individuals who have been wrongly convicted
- Providing financial support for the Minnesota Volunteer Lawyers Network
Learn more about the Foundation's restricted funds.
The
Fellows of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association
Established in March 2002, the Fellows
of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association are individuals who have
demonstrated exceptional dedication to the Federal Bar Association. Since
the program’s inception, over 180 FBA members have been invited
to become fellows. They are nominated by the Fellows Membership Committee
and invited to join by the chair of the fellows program or the President
of the Foundation. Fellows must be FBA members in good standing and have
been a member of the FBA for at least five years. Each fellow must also
execute a written pledge of $1,500 to be paid to the Foundation over 10
years. Fellows’ contributions support the Foundation’s mission
and help to build the corpus. In addition to supporting the general activities
of the Foundation, the Fellows also sponsor an annual silent auction at
the FBA’s annual convention. The auction raises funds for the foundation’s
activities.
Please contact the Foundation at (571) 481-9100 to learn more or express
an interest in becoming a fellow.
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2009 Silent Auction
It’s almost that time again—the Federal Bar Association’s Annual Meeting and Convention is upon us and this year will be hosted by the Oklahoma City Chapter in Oklahoma City beginning on September 10, 2009!
The Fellows of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association will once again host a silent auction in conjunction with the FBA’s convention. We’re looking forward to building on the successes of the prior auctions, which have raised over $25,000 for the Foundation over the years.
Bids will be accepted online in the weeks leading up to the convention once we start to receive items, so we ask that you send your items and a completed donation form prior to August 21, 2009. The earlier you send your donated item, the longer individuals will have to view and bid online!
We truly appreciate your support and thoughtful donations. In the past, we have received a wide variety of donations including sports tickets and memorabilia, vacation homes, gift certificates from celebrities, autographed novels and movie or music items, artwork, and wine. We would also love to receive donations from other members of your local chapter, so please encourage them to donate as well.
If you will be donating this year, please complete the Silent Auction Prize Donation Form to let us know what you are sending or bringing with you, a brief description, the value of the item and a picture or website if you have one. You may email the form along with a photo of your item for the website to foundation@fedbar.org. Or if you prefer, you may fax the donation form to 571-481-9090 and mail your item to Silent Auction 2009, c/o Foundation of the Federal Bar Association, 1220 North Fillmore Street, Suite 444, Arlington, VA 22201, prior to August 21, 2009.
The absolute last day that we will be able to accept donations sent to our office is August 21, 2009. Items may also be sent directly to the hotel, so please contact Lori Beth Gorman if you would like the address and contact information!
Bidding will continue onsite on September 10, 2009 at the Convention once online bidding has closed.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all contributions are tax deductible. Please return the completed form to the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association no later than August 21, 2009 if you are able to participate.
Should you have any questions, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Lori Beth Gorman, at the Foundation. Lori can be reached at 571-481-9102 or by email at lgorman@fedbar.org , and will be happy to answer any of your questions about the Foundation or the Silent Auction.
Thank you, in advance, for participating in this year’s Silent Auction and for continuing to support the Fellows of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.We are looking forward to seeing you at the convention in September!
Donate to the Silent Auction
Bid on Silent Auction Items
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Help Support the Foundation of the FBA
The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association
appreciates your contributions in support of its mission and initiatives.
Please use this online donation form
if you are interested in making a contribution to any of the Foundation’s
funds. Donations can also be mailed to the Foundation of the Federal Bar
Association, 1220 North FIllmore Street, Ste. 444, Arlington, VA 22201.
If mailing a donation, please specify the fund to which you are contributing.