The Indianapolis Bar Foundation
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Indianapolis Bar Association, is a community-focused leader of the local legal profession. The foundation's ongoing grants and programs are maintained solely through the generosity and energy of its directors, fellows and donors. To further its mission and to make a greater impact on Indianapolis, the Foundation asks for your financial and volunteer support.
Mission
The Mission of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation is to advance justice and lead positive change in Indianapolis through philanthropy, education and service.
IBF Events
2012 Lawyer Links Classic Golf Outing
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Highland Golf & County Club
Click here for details.
2012 Evening Under the Stars Dinner/Auction
Friday, September 28, 2012
Scottish Rite Cathedral
Contact Megan Keever at mkeever@indybar.org for 2012 sponsorship information for all IBF events.
The Impact Fund
The 2012 Impact Fund recipient will be announced at a Celebration Breakfast on Wednesday, May 30. IBF Distinguished Fellows are invited to attend. Click here for details and registration.
In 2011, The Indianapolis Bar Foundation awarded $35,000 to the Health and Human Rights Clinic operated as a collaboration of Wishard Health Services and the Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
IBF Grants
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation awarded $105,000 to a variety of community service programs in 2011. Amounts vary from $1,000 to $30,000. Projects funded include the following:
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Service to the Community (pro bono) |
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Community events - Ask A Lawyer ($15,000) |
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Outreach - Constitution books and voter registration provided at Naturalization ceremonies ($4,000) |
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IndyBar Pro Bono Coordinator ($15,000) |
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Service to the Profession |
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Diversity Job Fair ($5,000) |
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Professionalism initiatives ($5,000) |
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Publishing of Commonly Asked Questions about Indiana Law book ($3,000) |
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Leadership Training / Scholarships |
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Bar Leader Series Pay it Forward Project Grants (5-$1,000 grants) |
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Leadership development at National Conference of Bar Presidents and Bar Leadership Institute for diverse attendees |
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Scholarships for IBA programming - Bar Review course, Applied Professionalism course, Bench Bar |
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Educational Initiatives - Bench Bar |
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Bench Bar Conference ($5,000) |
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Technology and staff for education programs ($30,000) |
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