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Your gift fuels access to justice for Kentuckians who cannot afford legal help.

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The Kentucky Bar Foundation relies on the collective generosity of attorneys and law firms across the Commonwealth to make an impact. Your tax-deductible gift directly supports access to justice in Kentucky.

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Choose Your Giving Level

SUPPORTER (One-Time Gift)

Make an immediate impact through a one-time gift.

SUSTAINER (Annual Gift of $50+)

Become a KBF Sustainer by making a contribution of $50 or more to the KBF per year.

FELLOW (Gifts of $1,250)

Become a KBF Life Fellow through a one-time contribution of $1,250. Alternatively, attorneys may become a Fellow through an initial contribution of $300 and a pledge to contribute an additional $300 per year for the subsequent four years. You may also honor an esteemed colleague’s past or present contributions to the legal profession with a Life Fellow membership.

Learn more about becoming a Fellow here.

PARTNER FOR JUSTICE (Major Gifts & Legacy Giving)

Create a lasting impact on Kentucky’s legal system by becoming a Partner for Justice. These law firms and individuals have made substantial contributions to the Kentucky Bar Foundation's ability to continue playing a critical role in improving the administration of justice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Learn more about becoming a Partner for Justice here.

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What Your Collective Giving Makes Possible

Through the collective generosity of Kentucky’s legal community, KBF grants help make life-changing services accessible across the Commonwealth.

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Watch Our Grantee Impact Videos

Examples of Grant Funding at Work:

$25 helps a family understand their rights

$50 prepares someone for their day in court

$75 funds a legal consultation

$100 provides a legal consultation for a survivor

$250 covers a filing fee

$300 supports estate planning services

$5,000 provides full legal representation

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We steward each dollar responsibly.

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  • Ongoing accountability

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Over $6.2

Million

Grants Given

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Can I Give via ACH?

Yes! In fact, choosing ACH allows 100% of your contribution to support the Foundation’s mission by reducing processing fees.

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