How much funding does John P. Gismondi Fund provide?

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When is the deadline for John P. Gismondi Fund?

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Who is eligible for John P. Gismondi Fund?

Eligible applicants: Completed second year of law school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

How often is John P. Gismondi Fund offered?

John P. Gismondi Fund runs on an annual cycle.

John P. Gismondi Fund

Allegheny County Bar Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Human & Social Service Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

Completed second year of law school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Other requirements

Eligible to be certified to appear in court pursuant to Pa
Bar Admission Rule 321

Overview

Purpose: Provide summer employment opportunities to University of Pittsburgh law students at Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) or other similar public interest non-profit organizations providing legal services to those in need.

Background: Established in January 2014 with a $225,000 donation by Pittsburgh attorney John P. Gismondi, a well-known local trial attorney, Past President of the Allegheny County Bar Association, and adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law for more than 25 years.

Program Details:

For ten weeks over the summer, Gismondi Fellows work at Neighborhood Legal Services and other public interest organizations
Fellows represent clients in a variety of legal proceedings
Fulfills dual purpose: helps law students develop clinic skills while providing free legal service to those in need

Geographic Scope: Pittsburgh, PA area; University of Pittsburgh law students

Contact:

Address: 400 Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
Phone: (412) 402-6681

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

Completed second year of law school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Eligible to be certified to appear in court pursuant to Pa. Bar Admission Rule 321

Application Process:

Apply Online (link provided on website)

Contact for More Information:

Phone: (412) 402-6681

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What Allegheny County Bar Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 20
Total given: $190K
Median grant: $9,299
Range: $5,812–$22K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Duquesne, PA; Allison Park, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.