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The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is dedicated to promoting access to justice for all people in the community, particularly those struggling with poverty, abuse and discrimination.

The Foundation is the embodiment of the Philadelphia legal community's commitment to this fundamental principle. We accomplish this mission by providing grants and technical assistance in support of quality legal services; addressing unmet legal needs and providing education on matters in the public interest.

Ways You Can Give

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Advocates of Justice

The highest category of giving for the Philadelphia Bar Foundation is the Advocates of Justice. Members of this elite group pledge a $25,000 donation, payable over three years. Currently there are 29 Members of the Advocates of Justice.

Life Fellows of the Hamilton Circle

Currently there are 8 Members of the Life Fellows of the Hamilton Circle.

Andrew Hamilton Circle

There are now 335 members of the Hamilton Circle. Find out how you can join and see who has already made the commitment to help keep the promise of equal justice for all.

Young Lawyers Division Andrew Hamilton Circle

In addition, the Foundation proudly inaugurated the Young Lawyers Andrew Hamilton Circle in 2001. Currently, there are 35 members.

Arbitration Fee Donation Program

Through its arbitration fee donation program, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation makes it easy for lawyers who volunteer as arbitrators in the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court to direct that all or part of their honorarium go to either the Bar Foundation or to Community Legal Services, Inc.

Membership Drive

The Bar Foundation conducts an annual membership drive, the “Access to Justice” campaign. Individual attorneys can become members of the Bar Foundation through a $100 annual membership fee. Paralegals and other non-attorneys can become members for $50.

Dues Check-Off

Each year when attorneys are renewing their membership to the Philadelphia Bar Association, they can designate that an additional amount be added to their membership fee as a donation to the Bar Foundation.

United Way Pledges

When attorneys make their contribution to the United Way campaign, they can choose to support legal services in the greater Philadelphia area by selecting the Bar Foundation (and its 28 grantees) through the “donor option” process. The Bar Foundation’s donor number is 1578.

Payroll Deduction

An easy and effective way to make a contribution to the Philadelphia Bar Foundation is through payroll deductions. A deduction of just a few dollars per week can amount to a significant contribution to legal services in the Philadelphia area. Please contact Gene Sirni at (215) 238-6334 to find out how to make the arrangements with your payroll supervisor.

Contact the Philadelphia Bar Foundation for more information.

Read a legal memorandum about the Foundation's efforts to receive residual damage awards in class action settlements.