The Pennsylvania Bar Foundation was created in response to the organized bar’s desire to become more involved in public service.
“Thank you for your continued support of our critical and impactful programs. While 2024 was a busy year for the Foundation, we look forward to accomplishing even more in 2025!” ~Michael B. Jones, President
View the PA Bar Foundation’s 2024 Impact Statement.
View the PA Bar Foundation’s 2023 Impact Statement.
View the PA Bar Foundation’s 2022 Impact Statement.
Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Approves Creation of Elder Law Section Diversity Fund Scholarship
2025 Foundation of Treasures Silent Auction
Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Names Penn State Dickinson Law Student Joseph T. McDonald Memorial Scholarship Winner
2025 Call for Officer & Director Candidates
Giving Tuesday – Donate to the Wills For Heroes fund here and help us serve those who served.
Join us Thursday, November 21 in Harrisburg for the Annual NightOUT Dinner
Penn State Dickinson Law Student Mariama Barry to Receive Hoffmeyer-Overmiller Scholarship from Pennsylvania Bar Foundation
Beneath the Waves: Sara Austin’s Charity Dive for the Foundation
Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Names Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Law Student Patti Rose Scheimer Bednarik Memorial Scholarship Winner
Ways to Contribute to the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation
The 1895 Society
Since 1989, the Louis J. Goffman Award has been given to an individual and/or an organization in recognition of outstanding pro bono service. Meet our past recipients
Helping attorneys employed at IOLTA-funded legal services organizations across the state better manage their undergraduate and law school student loan debt so they can afford to remain in public service.
These people are helping to make a better justice system through their generous contributions. Is your name on the list?
The PBF is both honored and grateful for the leadership of some extraordinary individuals who serve our community.
Since 1984, the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation has served as a center of philanthropy for Pennsylvania’s legal community. Please join our efforts.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Supporting programs that increase the public’s understanding of the law and promote equal access to justice.
May 8, 2025 – PBA President and Life Fellow, Nancy Conrad and PBF Director and Commonwealth Club Fellow, Wesley R. Payne IV, present the 2025 Louis J. Goffman Award to Jordan L. Morgan in recognition of his support of the PBA Pro Bono Program.
May 9, 2025 -- PBA President, Nancy Conrad, presents Foundation President, Michael Jones, with a President’s Award, in recognition of the work the PA Bar Foundation Board and Staff do to support programs that increase the public’s understanding of the law and promote equal access to justice.
Hall of Gratitude
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Member Fellows