THE CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1952. THE CBF'S MISSION IS TO FACILITATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE THAT ADVANCES CIVIL JUSTICE FOR ALL, REGARDLESS OF POWER OR RESOURCES, TO ACHIEVE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY. THE CBF WORKS TO DO THIS BY STEWARDING FUNDING, VOLUNTEERS, PROGRAMMING, DATA, INNOVATION, AND COLLABORATION TO LEAD AND PARTNER IN INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL JUSTICE. SPECIFICALLY, THE CBF ADMINISTERS SEVERAL GRANT PROGRAMS THAT FUND THE DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, INCLUDING THE INTEREST ON LAWYERS' TRUST ACCOUNTS AND THE INTEREST ON TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA/IOTA) PROGRAMS, THE JUDICIAL BRANCH GRANTS-IN-AID, THE COURT FEES GRANTS-IN-AID, AND THE STATE'S RIGHT TO COUNSEL PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS, BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED, FOR CONNECTICUT STUDENTS ATTENDING LAW SCHOOLS IN THE STATE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$54.7M
+43.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$26.3M
+18.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
-18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.0M
+46.1% YoY
About Connecticut Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Connecticut Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in HARTFORD, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $54.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $26.3M. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $54,667,020 | $38,223,904 | $21,395,002 |
| Revenue | $43,318,899 | $38,897,629 | $27,745,120 |
| Expenses | $28,252,004 | $23,909,178 | $22,854,880 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36,238 | $19,700 | $292,276 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Connecticut Bar Foundation
Emergent Needs Funding
CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
IICJ Legal Services Grants
CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
James W. Cooper Fellows Grant
CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Connecticut Legal Services ($11,341,843), New Haven Legal Assistance ($5,519,838), Greater Hartford Legal Aid ($5,048,769).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY HARTFORD, CT | TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $860,754 |
| THE CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER OF HARTFORD, CT | TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $295,382 |
| CONNECTICUT FAIR HOUSING CENTER HARTFORD, CT | TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $281,490 |
| CONNECTICUT LEGAL RIGHTS PROJECT MIDDLETOWN, CT | TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $794,441 |
| CONNECTICUT LEGAL SERVICES MIDDLETOWN, CT | TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $11,341,843 |
| CONNECTICUT VETERANS LEGAL CENTER WEST HAVEN, CT | TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $823,549 |
| GREATER HARTFORD LEGAL AID HARTFORD, CT | TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $5,048,769 |
| LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN AMERICA HARTFORD, CT | TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $161,704 |
| NEW HAVEN LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEW HAVEN, CT | TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $5,519,838 |
| STATEWIDE LEGAL SERVICES WETHERSFIELD, CT | TO PROVIDE BRIEF LEG | $916,349 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HON BARRY F ARMATA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER G BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VICTORIA WOODIN CHAVEY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ART T COREY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN DEMEOLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY A DIEMAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER GERKEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD J HEATH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOETTE KATZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANIKA SINGH LEMAR | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN L LEWIS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ISABELLA M SQUICCIARINI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| YAMUNA MENON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARGARET MIDDLETON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EBONI S NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HON CESAR A NOBLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOY N OGILVIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VINCENT P PACE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SONIA PEDRAZA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANKLIN E PERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HON ROBERT A RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NAMITA SHAH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH J SORESSI | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CALVIN K WOO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD KNOTEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HON CECIL J THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA SCHLINGHEYDE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $168,000 |
| BRUCE HILTUNEN | CFO | 25 | $132,838 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connecticut Bar Foundation?
Connecticut Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in HARTFORD, CT. It holds $54.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Connecticut Bar Foundation?
As of 2024, Connecticut Bar Foundation holds $54.7M in total assets with $43.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $26.3M in 2024.
Where does Connecticut Bar Foundation operate?
Connecticut Bar Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What size grants does Connecticut Bar Foundation award?
In 2024, Connecticut Bar Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $26.3M — an average of about $2.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Connecticut Bar Foundation's EIN?
Connecticut Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6079763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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