Washington County Bar Foundation
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Mission
Established in 1989 for the purpose of further cultivating the science of jurisprudence, improving the legal and judicial system, and facilitating the administration of justice through the support of pro bono efforts, legal services for the indigent, law-related education and scholarships, and public information and educational initiatives.
Programs and Services
- Civic Education - promotes law-related education in the schools and community of Washington County; provides assistance to the county’s public libraries; hosts programs such as the annual Law Day Celebration, “I Signed the Constitution!”, “Legal Issues Now that you are 18”, Rule of Law series, Courthouse tours, speakers bureaus, and nonpartisan voters' guides and forums.
- Access to Justice - fosters programs that deliver legal services to the poor; works closely with Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA) Legal Aid to secure legal representation for eligible clients in cases where conflicts of interest occur; creates opportunities for members of the legal profession to provide pro bono representation to the indigent; and provides direct grants to SWPA Legal Aid for its limited representation custody program and general operations.
- Community Giving - provides grants for law-related programs, including Domestic Violence Services of SWPA, CASA for Kids Inc. (Court Appointed Child Advocates), and LeMoyne Community Center ("Law Works 4 You" program). The Holiday Gift Drive for Children funds charitable organizations serving children in temporary placement, foster care, and homeless shelters. Law school scholarships, two at $1,000 each, are awarded to county residents attending Pitt or Duquesne law schools.
Primary Revenue Sources
Special events, Court-ordered custody education
Primary Fundraising Event
Holiday Gift Drive for Children
2021 Financials
| Federal Tax ID | 25-1612623 |
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| Revenue | $67,836 |
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| Expenses | $45,707 |
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| Net Assets | $283,375 |
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Contact
This website contains an organizational snapshot, as well as links and contact information, for each of our participating charities. We have also included the tax identification number for each charity so Donors wishing to review more detailed financial and governance information may access the Form 990 for that charity via irs.gov.