International Society of Barristers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
International Society of Barristers Foundation is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $34,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$68,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$34,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$567,296
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $80,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 2 | $529,780 |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 2 | $567,296 |
How to apply
International Society of Barristers Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What International Society of Barristers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Trial Advocacy | Grant funding provided for scholarships for public service lawyers and lawyers experiencing financial need to receive trial skill training. | $50,000 |
| The Center for Death Penalty Litigation | Grant funding to provide representation to those on death row as well as providing consulting, research and training services to attorneys. | $18,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen M Bruckner
- Kathleen A Lang
- Maxon R Davis
- Donald H Beskind
- Kelly G Hamer
- Robert L Jaskulski
- Donald H Kidd
- Carin O'Donnell
- James J Ormiston
- Jim M Perdue Jr
- William R Sieben
- William B Smith
- Karen E Terry
- Brandon Thompson
- Timothy Tomasik
Questions people ask
Does International Society of Barristers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does International Society of Barristers Foundation give?
$68,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $34,000.
Who runs International Society of Barristers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen M Bruckner (President), Kathleen A Lang (Secretary), Maxon R Davis (Treasurer) and Donald H Beskind (Executive Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does International Society of Barristers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.