Connecticut Bar Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 06-6079763
- Connecticut
- Hartford
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Connecticut
- Total giving
- $27MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 13Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $55MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Legal Services | $11M | 2024 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance | $5.5M | 2024 |
| Greater Hartford Legal Aid | $5M | 2024 |
| Statewide Legal Services | $920K | 2024 |
| Center for Children'S Advocacy | $860K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (13 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.ctbarfdn.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.