International Society of Barristers Foundation
The International Society of Barristers Foundation makes grants in support of the following general purposes: (1) to encourage, by example and otherwise, the entry of younger lawyers into the specialty of advocacy; (2) to encourage the continuation of advocacy under the adversary system; (3) to assist advocates in the perfection of the techniques of advocacy; (4) to encourage the retention of trial by jury in litigated matters and to resist usurpation by lay arbitrators and government tribunals which fail to guarantee the basic rights of citizens; (5) to improve or to support the justice system or any of its components; and (6) to encourage ethical practice and professionalism in the adversary system.
International Society of Barristers Foundation at a glance
In short: International Society of Barristers Foundation gave $85K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,500
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $567,765
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Society of Barristers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Institute for Trial Advocacy ($50K). Together the top 2 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How International Society of Barristers Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 275% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2020) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Trial Advocacy Louisville, CO | Grant funding provided for scholarships for public service lawyers and lawyers experiencing financial need to receive trial skill training | $50,000 |
| The Center for Death Penalty Litigation Durham, NC | Grant funding to provide representation to those on death row as well as providing consulting, research and training services. | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $567,765 | $95,776 | $94,057 | $85,000 | 2 | — | $16,227 | — |
| 2024 | $567,296 | $108,345 | $71,829 | $68,000 | 2 | $68,000 | $17,595 | $24,715 |
| 2023 | $529,780 | $99,316 | $83,276 | $80,000 | 2 | $80,000 | $10,980 | $23,297 |
| 2022 | $508,240 | $60,368 | $105,080 | $100,000 | 2 | $100,000 | $1,072 | $23,839 |
| 2021 | $554,990 | $83,537 | $77,989 | $70,500 | 2 | $70,500 | $1,276 | $27,081 |
| 2020 | $547,604 | $63,525 | $49,237 | $43,483 | 2 | — | $4,002 | $26,550 |
About International Society of Barristers Foundation
Based on IRS filings
International Society of Barristers Foundation is a public charity, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $568K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Society of Barristers Foundation is led by Stephen M. Bruckner, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen M. Bruckner
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald H. Beskind
Executive Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James J. Ormiston
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Jaskulski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William B. Smith
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William R. Sieben
Board Member
Treasurer → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carin O'Donnell
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim M. Perdue Jr.
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen E. Terry
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald H. Kidd
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly G. Hamer
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Tomasik
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Amyot
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Collin Cox
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Packer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mel Orchard
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Carey Wicker III
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Kathleen A. Lang (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Maxon R. Davis (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard H. Schoenberger (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joshua A. Whitman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Kupperman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris G. Paliare (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David D. Powell Jr. (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Stewart M. Tabak (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan E. Petersen (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about International Society of Barristers Foundation
How much does International Society of Barristers Foundation give each year?
International Society of Barristers Foundation gave $85K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $68K across 2 grants.
How large is International Society of Barristers Foundation?
International Society of Barristers Foundation reported $568K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $96K.
Where does International Society of Barristers Foundation operate?
International Society of Barristers Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, North Carolina, New York.
What is International Society of Barristers Foundation's EIN?
International Society of Barristers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0112645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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