How do I... become a Foundation Fellow?

As a charitable, nonprofit partner to The Missouri Bar, The Missouri Bar Foundation seeks to advance the administration of justice, elevate the legal profession, foster public appreciation of the rule of law, and further our constitutional form of government.

It aims to do this through law-related community projects, scholarships, jurisprudential research, and recognition of exemplary legal and public service. The foundation’s work is made possible through generous donations from lawyers, law firms, and other supporters.

Becoming a fellow

A fellow of The Missouri Bar Foundation is a member of The Missouri Bar in good standing who has contributed $1,000 in one payment to the foundation or made a pledge to pay a minimum of $200 per year for five consecutive years and contributes as pledged.

After completing the initial pledge of $1,000, a fellow’s continued support is optional; however, The Missouri Bar Foundation depends on donations to continue its mission of supporting and expanding law-related education and charitable programs in Missouri. These additional donation levels are opportunities for fellows to continue contributing to The Missouri Bar Foundation after completing their initial pledge.

Individuals

Life fellows: contributed or pledged to contribute a lifetime aggregate of $3,500-$4,999.

Advocate fellows: contributed or pledged to contribute a lifetime aggregate of $5,000-$9,999.

Champion fellows: contributed or pledged to contribute a lifetime aggregate of $10,000-$24,999.

Pillar fellows: contributed or pledged to contribute a lifetime aggregate of $25,000 or more.

Firms

Firm advocate: contributed or pledged to contribute an aggregate of $5,000-$9,999.

Firm champion: contributed or pledged to contribute an aggregate of $10,000-$24,999.

Firm pillar: contributed or pledged to contribute an aggregate of $25,000 or more.

Learn more about MoBarFoundation.org.