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The Foundation of the Federal Bar

ARLINGTON, VA EIN: 52-0741814 Website

Promote and support legal research and education; advance the science of jurisprudence and facilitate the administration of justice; and foster improvements in the practice of federal law.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.1M

+15.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$44K

-83.5% YoY

Grant Count

4

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-79.4% YoY

About The Foundation of the Federal Bar

Based on IRS filings

The Foundation of the Federal Bar is a nonprofit organization focused on Social sciences, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $190K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

10states
+2 more states

Cities

ArlingtonCharlestonColumbiaFort LauderdaleMelvilleMemphisMinneapolisNewport BeachNorthvilleSacramentoTopekaWorcester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$778K$2M$2M$3M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$5,146,701$4,448,404$2,114,745
Revenue$374,603$2,827,391$1,006,596
Expenses$306,931$541,201$464,085
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$189,709$38,552$75,455
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$66K$132K$198K$264K6 grants20200 grants20213 grants20225 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Federal Bar Association$17KFederal Bar Association …$11KOrange County Chapter Of…$10KMinnesota Chapter Federa…$6K

Grant Size Distribution

18 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Federal Bar Association ($16,500), Federal Bar Association Chapter for the Districts of Kansas and Western Dis ($11,000), Orange County Chapter Of The Federal Bar Association ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Federal Bar Association Arlington, VAMoot Court Sponsorship,Judicial Intern Academy, and Pride in ADR$16,500
Federal Bar Association Chapter for the Districts of Kansas and Western Dis Topeka, KSShaw Public Service Award/ Chapter Community Outreach Grant$11,000
Orange County Chapter Of The Federal Bar Association Newport Beach, CAShaw Public Service Award$10,000
Minnesota Chapter Federal Bar Association Minneapolis, MNDiversity Grant/ Chapter Community Outreach Grant$6,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Ashley L BelleauPresident1
Hon Michael NewmanVice President0.5
Stephen JacksonTreasurer0.5
Bruce MoyerSecretary0.5
Aaron BulloffHistorian and Fellows Chair0.5
Ernest BartolDirector0.5
Erin BrownDirector0.5
Calvert ChipchaseDirector0.5
Hon Donna Phillips CurraultDirector0.5
David GuerryDirector0.5
James R HammerschmidtDirector0.5
Karen KingDirector0.5
Stacy KingExecutive Director2

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Foundation of the Federal Bar?

The Foundation of the Federal Bar is a nonprofit organization focused on Social sciences, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Foundation of the Federal Bar?

As of 2024, The Foundation of the Federal Bar holds $5.1M in total assets with $375K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $44K in 2024.

Where does The Foundation of the Federal Bar operate?

The Foundation of the Federal Bar has awarded grants in California, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.

What size grants does The Foundation of the Federal Bar award?

In 2024, The Foundation of the Federal Bar awarded 4 grants totaling $44K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Foundation of the Federal Bar's EIN?

The Foundation of the Federal Bar's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0741814. 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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