National Conference Of Bar Foundations

Some Photos From The 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting and Conference

From Left to Right, Mark Holt, Caryn McNeill, Kirra Jarrett, Judge Carl Butkus, Mary Groth, Sang Yup Lee, Leslie Barineau

Now is the Perfect Time to Join or Renew Your 2025–2026 Membership!

Connect with Community Leaders Across the Nation

Your membership level is determined by the total of your annual operating expenses plus grants awarded (excluding IOLTA funds).

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Membership Has Its Benefits

Membership in NCBF opens the door to a variety of resources that will help strengthen your foundation and enhance your performance as a foundation leader.

NCBF membership will put you in touch with:

  • A network of experts: All members have access to Member Connect, an online resource that puts the collective experience of bar foundation executives and volunteer leaders at your fingertips.
  • Essential information, including access to a "Members Only" area with a Forms Bank, Jobs Posting section, handout materials from NCBF meetings, and NCBF member surveys on the cumulative impact of bar foundations.
  • Top-notch programming: Members have a low-cost registration fee or no registration fee to conferences and webinars each year with programming that speaks directly to bar foundation issues and qualifies for CFRE and CLE accreditation.
  • Leadership opportunities: Members can grow in their careers by becoming involved with an NCBF committee or program.
  • Recognition: Members are eligible to receive the NCBF Excellence Award and/or the NCBF Partnerships for Success Award, which honors the excellent work that your foundation is conducting within your community.
  • Digital Newsletter: Quick tips and information to enhance your organization's operations, in a format that is easy to share with board members and volunteers.
  • NCBF membership as a bar foundation allows three people from each foundation to have login privileges to access all the membership resources.

For Foundations and Associations, Your Membership Level Is The Total of Annual Operating Expenses Plus Grants Awarded (Exclude IOLTA Funds)

$10,000 to $499,000

$199 / 2025-26

  • September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
  • Network of Experts
  • Members Only Section
  • Conference Discounts
  • Award Recognition
  • Digital Newsletter

$500,000 to $1.99 M

$300 / 2025-26

  • September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
  • Network of Experts
  • Members Only Section
  • Conference Discounts
  • Award Recognition
  • Digital Newsletter

$2 M to $2.99 M

$360 / 2025-26

  • September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
  • Network of Experts
  • Members Only Section
  • Conference Discounts
  • Award Recognition
  • Digital Newsletter

$3 M and more

$420 / 2025-26

  • September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
  • Network of Experts
  • Members Only Section
  • Conference Discounts
  • Award Recognition
  • Digital Newsletter

Individual

$100 / 2025-26

  • September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
  • Network of Experts
  • Members Only Section
  • Conference Discounts
  • Award Recognition
  • Digital Newsletter

Thank You to Everyone Who Made the 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting and Conference a Success!

A special thank you to our 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting and Conference sponsors.

The DC Bar Foundation is the sponsoring host of the 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting and Conference
The Texas Bar Foundation is a sponsor of the 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting and Conference
The Illinois Bar Foundation is a sponsor of The 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting and Conference Sponsor
2025 NCBF Annual Meeting and Conference Sponsor - The Austin Bar Foundation
The Chicago Bar Foundation is a sponsor of the 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting and Conference

Member's Spotlight

Our Member's Spotlight highlights the foundations, members and programs that are making a difference in our legal community every day.

Minnesota State Bar Foundation

The Minnesota State Bar Foundation (MSBF), the philanthropic arm of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), is a beacon of justice and equity in Minnesota. Dedicated to expanding access to legal services, improving the judicial system, and promoting legal education, MSBF empowers communities and strengthens the legal profession through strategic grant making and innovative programs.…
Read Their Full Story

Thomas O'Shea 2024 NCBF Excellence Awardee

A Philanthropist

Thomas's philanthropy has gained the admiration of his local legal community and York County Bar.

Thomas' Story

Oustanding Fundraiser

Thomas is an exceptional fundraiser with the help of the comedy troupe, "The Bar Stools".

Thomas' Story

NCBF VALUES STATEMENT

The National Conference of Bar Foundations strives to engage the bar foundation community to provide knowledge, inspiration, and opportunities through partnerships, collaborations, connections and networking. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we promote access to and the administration of equal justice through the organized bar and larger legal community while educating our nation’s citizens regarding their rights and responsibilities under the law.

 

Leadership

Running a bar foundation is no easy task. Yet it can be one of the most rewarding aspects of the legal profession. Lawyers give back to their communities with pride knowing that their efforts are making a real difference.

The National Conference of Bar Foundations is where we can all come together to share information, tips and guidance to help us make the most of the talent we find throughout the legal community. To be effective, it takes the right kind of leadership.

News & Forums

NCBF's Latest Newsletters and Articles.

NCBF June 2025 Newsletter

Registration Now Open: 2025 NCBF Annual Meeting & Conference! Join us for Innovating for Impact: Strengthening Bar Foundations through Collaboration, Technology, and Engagement on August 14-16, 2025, in Washington, D.C., hosted by the DC Bar Foundation. Held at DC Bar Headquarters (901 4th St. NW) or virtually, this dynamic conference features expert-led sessions, workshops, and…
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NCBF May 2025 Newsletter

Call for Award Nominations: Recognize Excellence Do you know an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the bar foundation community? Nominate them for the NCBF Excellence Award or the Partnerships for Success Award. These awards honor outstanding achievements and innovative programs within our community. Submit your nominations to info@ncbf.org by May 30,…
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NCBF April 2025 Newsletter

A Month Filled With Celebrations April 2025 is a vibrant month for the NCBF community, brimming with celebrations that deepen our connections. Easter and Passover brought us together for heartfelt religious expressions of faith, lively Easter egg hunts, meaningful Seder dinners, and joyful family gatherings filled with laughter and shared meals. We also embraced Earth…
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