BCBFoundation

Bergen county bar foundation

Helping Lawyers and the community

The Bergen County Bar Foundation is a non-profit organization established to fulfill the charitable and educational goals of The Bergen County Bar Association as well as for other charitable purposes related to improving the administration of justice, promoting the study of law and legal scholarship, maintaining and enhancing the honor and integrity of the legal profession, as well as improving the public’s perception of the legal system.

Our vision

The Bergen County Bar Foundation inspires members of the legal profession to make a difference in the community.

BACKPACKS FOR KIDS DRIVE

Join BCBF's annual Backpacks for Kids Drive!

Help us make a difference in the lives of children in need in Bergen Couty by donating to Backpacks for Kids Drive. Your contribution will ensure that every child starts the school year equipped for success.

Donations are accepted through August 31.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

BUILDING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Set of buildings

The Bergen County Bar Foundation has been the proud owner of 15 Bergen Street, the Bergen County Bar Association’s headquarters, since 2000. Since then, this building has served as the heart and home to both of our beloved organizations. Serving as more than our administrative headquarters, 15 Bergen Street functions as a site for our continuing legal and community education programs, a meeting and conference venue and a social meeting place for our growing legal community.

Today, nearly a quarter century later, our headquarters needs substantial renovation, modernization and repair in order to keep true to and honor its mission of serving the needs of our Foundation’s and Association’s mission and members.

It was through the generous contributions from our membership and community that made it possible for the Bar Foundation to first purchase our home. The Bar Foundation hopes that, once again, you will consider donating in its effort to improve our headquarters. Your generous contribution will ensure that we can continue to meet and serve the needs of our members as we enter into a new era.

Inspiring Members of the Legal Profession

The Bar Foundation funds many of Bergen County’s important law related programs and services through its Grant Awards Program , Bar Foundation Grants have provided support to many community organizations.

Scholarships and Grants

The Bergen County Bar Foundation is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1991. The Foundation reaches out to the community by creating, supporting, and promoting programs that raise awareness of the legal system and support the legal rights of individual citizens. In addition, the Foundation awards scholarships to Bergen County residents attending Rutgers School of Law or Seton Hall University School of Law. 

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