Making an Impact Since 1944
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give back to Iowa's legal community
About
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Reports
The Foundation was established in 1944 to advance jurisprudence and the administration of justice through education and research.
Reports
Officers
Reports
Read the latest and past reports from the Foundation. Reports include past grants. memorial contributions, fellow listings and financial activity.
Officers
Officers
Officers
The Foundation is governed
by a nine-person board of directors made up of attorneys from across
the state of Iowa.
Apply for a Foundation Grant
Over $95,000 granted in 2023
The Bar Foundation offers a valuable avenue for backing impactful law-related initiatives that elevate the legal profession, enrich its practice within the state, and foster public understanding of the legal system. A primary channel through which the Iowa State Bar Foundation contributes is via its grant-making efforts. These grants empower projects and endeavors aimed at advancing legal knowledge, promoting justice, and bolstering the legal community while simultaneously serving the broader public interest through education about the intricacies of the legal system. Your support fuels these transformative initiatives and furthers the Foundation's mission to strengthen the legal landscape.
The Iowa State Bar Foundation board of directors approved ten grant requests totaling $98,500 in 2023. Next year, your organization could be awarded a grant from the Foundation.
How to Apply
Since 1944, the Foundation has awarded millions to law-related philanthropic organizations and projects across Iowa.
Past Programs Supported
