The
Foundation's Mission
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.
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Current
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, a student currently enrolled full-time
at a four-year college or university, or a graduate student enrolled full-time
in a graduate or professional degree program. 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.
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The
Foundation at Work
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:
Learn more about
the Foundation's restricted funds.
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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 120 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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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.
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