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
David L. Guerry
Robert A. McNew
Larry D. Thompson

Executive Director
Jack Lockridge

Read the FFBA Directors' Policy

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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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