Fund Raising & Fund Distribution

The Innocence Center is an organization that exonerates wrongfully convicted individuals, educates the public on wrongful convictions, and empowers exonerated people. By supporting The Innocence Center, you can help bring attention to the issue of wrongful convictions and support our efforts to free innocent people. Your support can make a difference in helping prevent future injustices and ensure that the criminal legal system operates fairly and justly.

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DISTRICT THAT PROVIDE HANDS-ON LEGAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL ASSISTANCE.

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THE MISSION OF THE FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS. THE FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION FUNDS LEGAL SERVICES, DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE TOOLS AND PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORTS LEGAL AID PROVIDERS AND THE COURTS. FOR A MORE IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTS:HTTPS://FUNDINGFLA.ORG

The Maine Children's Trust is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent abuse and neglect by organizing a strong unified voice that abuse is preventable and to facilitate collaboration to accomplish this goal.

ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, WHICH INCLUDES CARRYING ON THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES,(CONTD ON SCHEDULE O)

TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, CHARITABLE OR ELEEMOSYNARY ACTIVITIES, OR A COMBINATION OF SUCH ACTIVITIES, TO IMPROVE, FACILIATE AND ENCOURAGE AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT TECHNOLOGY AND THE SHARING OF THIS TECHNOLOGY AND RELATED INFOMATION CONTAINED IN DATABASES AMONG THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITES MEMBERSHIP.

THE MISSION OF THE TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION, A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY TENNESSEE LAWYERS, IS TO HONOR LAWYERS WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES IN THE PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY AND TO SUPPORT, WITH MONETARY GRANTS, ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE INDIGENT AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.

THE DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN DELAWARE BY: - PROVIDING FUNDING FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE POOR - PROMOTING STUDY AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF LAW - FOSTERING KNOWLEDGE OF CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - ENHANCING PUBLIC RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW

THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR POLICE DEFENSE, INCL (NCPD) HELPS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AFTER AN ON-DUTY CASTASTROPHE, BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES DURING THE LEGAL PROCESS OR DURING SICK LEAVE DUE TO A SEVERE INJURY.

RHODE ISLAND BAR FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER AND MAINTAIN THE HONOR AND INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION OF LAW AND TO STUDY, IMPROVE AND FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN RHODE ISLAND, AS WELL AS PROMOTE THE STUDY OF LAW, RESEARCH THEREIN AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE AND TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS OF LEGAL EDUCATION.

TO RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

PROVIDE GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS ASSISTING DISADVANTAGED, DISABLED, AND AT-RISK FAMILIES AND CHILDREN.

TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF KANSAS AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION THROUGH FUNDING CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS THAT FOSTER THE WELFARE, HONOR AND INTEGRITY OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM BY IMPROVING ITS ACCESSIBILITY, EQUALITY AND UNIFORMITY, BY ENHANCING PUBLIC OPINION OF THE ROLE LAWYERS PLAY IN OUR SOCIETY.

TO OFFER PRO BONO LEGAL RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS IN BALTIMORE CITY WHO ARE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO PAY FOR THOSE RESOURCES AND TO PROVIDE OTHER LEGAL RELATED SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.

THE WINSTON-SALEM POLICE FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXISTING TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THE WINSTON-SALEM POLICE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE WINSTON-SALEM POLICE DEPARTMENT BY USING ITS FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE TOOLS, TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE GO UNFUNDED THROUGH TRADITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES.

THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION'S METRO VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM. THE METRO VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM PROVIDES PRO-BONO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THE SERVICES.

ENCOURAGE LAW RELATED EDUCATION

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS IN THE RAMSEY COUNTY GEOGRAPHIC AREA THAT BENEFIT THE LEGAL PROFESSION, IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF JUSTICE, AND WOULD OTHERWISE ATTRACT THE INTEREST AND SUPPORT OF RAMSEY COUNTY LAWYERS.

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BLUESTEM COMMUNITIES' MISSION IS TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROMOTING LIFELONG WELLNESS, PURPOSE, CHOICE, GENUINE CONNECTION, AND PERSONALIZED CARE WITH CHRISTIAN COMPASSION.

THE MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND GRANTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS FOR ALL TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR CIVIL LEGAL AID FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, LAW-RELATED EDUCATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION.

THE INDIANA BAR FOUNDATION (IBF) IS A CHARITABLE FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE RULE OF LAW IN INDIANA.

TO FUND THE ADVANCEMENT OF JUSTICE BY IMPROVING CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES, LAW- RELATED EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, AND LEGAL SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION.

The Foundation solicits charitable contributions and provides funding to enhance the rule of law and the system of justice in Texas, especially for programs that relate to the administration of justice; ethics in the legal profession; legal assistance for the needy; the encouragement of legal research, publications & forums; and the education of the public.

THE OHIO STATE BAR FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER OHIO LAW, ORGANIZED FOR EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. IT IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF ATTORNEYS AND JUDGES, AND IS CONSIDERED "THE PROFESSIONAL HONORARY OF OHIO LAWYERS." THE OHIOSTATE BAR FOUNDATION FULFILLS ITS MISSION OF PROMOTING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE RULE OF LAW AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGHOUT OHIO BY AWARDING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVANCE THAT MISSION.

THE MISSION OF THE BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION (BBF) IS TO PROMOTE JUSTICE BY FUNDING AND PROMOTING INNOVATION IN LEGAL SERVICES, ENHANCING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE UNDERSERVED, AND SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST ACTIVITIES OF THE BAR. AS THE INDEPENDENT, CHARITABLE ARM OF THE BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION, THE BBF'S MISSION IS INSPIRED BY THE VALUES OF PROFESSIONALISM, SERVICE, COMPASSION, AND RESPONSIBILITY, VALUES THAT ALL ATTORNEYS OWE TO THEMSELVES, TO THEIR PEERS, AND TO THEIR COMMUNITY.

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ANGELS OF AMERICAS FALLEN PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SPORTS, MUSIC AND ARTS PARTICIPATION FOR CHILDREN OF FALLEN MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AND PROVIDES INTAKES AND REFERRALS, OUTREACH AND INDIVIDUALIZED PERSON-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT UTILIZING A STRENGTHS-BASED TRAUMA INFORMED APPROACH. ANGELS HAS A PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM AS A PLATFORM TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AS THEY REDEFINE FAMILY LIFE AFTER THE TRAUMATIC LOSS OF THEIR SPOUSE, AND A VOICES PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS CHILDREN AND SURVIVING SPOUSES TO TELL THEIR STORIES TO HONOR THEIR LOVED ONE AND HELP OTHERS WHO ARE IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS.

HEROES' singular goal is to honor the supreme sacrifice made by law enforcement officers and firefighters who give their lives in the line of duty while ensuring the safety of citizens in the greater Washington area. We honor these fallen heroes by assisting their spouses and children, beginning within 24 hours of the tragic loss and continuing indefinitely.

THE MISSION OF THE SAN DIEGO POLICE SWAT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT SWAT TEAM, INCLUDING FACILITATING FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND PROVIDING FUNDING AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TEAM.

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See details of mission statement in Schedule O.

Fund for Justice is a nationally connected social impact research and advocacy organization that works to achieve fundamental, systemic reform by addressing policies and practicies that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. We focus on social justice and government effectiveness ranging from fair criminal justice systems to equal access in financial institutions.

The organizations mission is to provide benevolent support and care for families of law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty and to honor the memories of those lost on 9/11/2001.

THE MISSION OF THE NEBRASKA LAWYERS FOUNDATION IS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY SECURING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.

SEE SCHEDULE OTHE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ARKANSAS BAR FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES: TO IMPROVE AND FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF LAW; THE DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE THEREOF; AND THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF LAWYERS; TO CAUSE TO BE PUBLISHED AND TO DISTRIBUTE ADDRESSES, REPORTS, TREATISES AND OTHER LITERARY WORKS ON LEGAL SUBJECTS AND TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT RARE BOOKS AND DOCUMENTS, OBJECTS OF ART, AND ITEMS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST HAVING LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE OR BEARING ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.

THE MISSION OF THE GREATER RICHMOND BAR FOUNDATION IS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO JUSTICE THROUGH MOBILIZING, TRAINING, AND CONNECTING ATTORNEYS TO PRO BONO CLIENTS. IN CENTRAL VIRIGNIA, GRBF SERVES AS THE HUB OF PRO BONO SERVICE AND OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING, CENTRALIZED COMMUNICATIONS, AND SUPPORT, WE ASSESS PRIORITY NEEDS FOR PRO BONO SERVICES AND THEN CONNECT LAWYERS TO THESE OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE.

THE OAKLAND COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW IN OUR COMMUNITY.

To raise and distribute funds in the form of grants to not-for-profit organizations in the Louisville area that provide legal services to the poor and disadvantaged, conduct programs to educate citizens about the law, and support improvements and access to the justice system.

THE MINNESOTA STATE BAR FOUNDATION MOBILIZES LEGAL COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY TO ACHIEVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL MINNESOTANS.

TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY INCREASING AWARENESS AND RAISE CRITICAL FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS PROVIDING LIFE CHANGING SERVICES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING ABUSE.

THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO BE A CATALYST, CONVENER AND COLLABORATOR FOR CHANGE THAT FURTHERS THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE.

THE MCBF IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION AND FOR OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES RELATED TO THE PROFESSION OF LAW AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR SPOUSES AND FAMILIES OF FALLEN AND INJURED PEACE OFFICERS.

To promote the study of law and research thereon including legal scholarships, continuing education for lawyers and support of needy law students and

GEORGIA ELKS CHARITIES ASSISTS YOUTH BY OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS AND DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAMS AND AWARDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORS PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND PROVIDES FUNDING FOR A SHELTER FOR AT-RISK YOUTH.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GASTONIA POLICE, THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO HELP PROMOTE THE DEPARTMENT'S MISSION OF "PROTECTING, SERVING AND ENCHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL" IN GASTONIA.