General Info

Founded in 1990, the California State Bar Foundation is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization affiliated with the State Bar of California, dedicated to building a better justice system for all Californians. Through the voluntary donations of California lawyers and other donors and the contributions of our corporate sponsors, the Foundation distributes grants to nonprofit organizations, courts, and bar associations for law-related projects ; awards scholarships to law school students committed to public service ; runs a legal literacy program for high school students ; promotes and encourages the philanthropic and charitable efforts of California's lawyers ; and supports an array of other education and outreach programs.