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Pledging Support
2006-2007 Honor Roll of Contributors

Keystone Society

Like a keystone, the wedge shaped piece at the summit of an arch that that holds all the other pieces in place, our Keystone Society members are our pivotal contributors, providing critical support to the Foundation's Endowment Fund.

Keystone Society members pledge a minimum of $10,000 to the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation. The contribution is payable over 10 years in ten annual installments of $1,000.

Any existing Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Life Fellow interested in increasing his or her level of support will be credited $1,000 in the tenth year of giving.


Commonwealth Club

Commonwealth, derived from Old English, means the "common weal" or well being of the public. Our Commonwealth Club members are dedicated to ensuring the public's well being by supporting educational efforts that teach Pennsylvania's youth about the their legal rights and responsibilities and the privileges of democracy.

Commonwealth Club members pledge a minimum of $5,000 to the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation. The contribution is payable over 10 years in ten annual installments of $500.

Any existing Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Life Fellow interested in increasing his or her level of support will be credited $500 in the tenth year of giving.


Life Fellow

Each year, the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Board of Directors nominates members of the Bar to become Life Fellows of the Foundation. Those nominated are distinguished individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to the profession through their Bar leadership activities and proactive support of the legal community.

A Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Life Fellow pledges $1,000 to the organization. The pledge may be paid in a lump sum or in four consecutive annual installments of $250.

A discounted Young Lawyer Life Fellow membership is available for PBA Young Lawyers Division members. A Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Young Lawyer Life Fellow pledges $500 to the organization. As with the senior membership, this amount may be paid in a lump sum or in four consecutive annual installments of $125.


Fellow

Any member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, in good standing, who contributes $250 to the Foundation in any calendar year is entitled to membership during that calendar year. Fellow membership is limited to 2% of the lawyers admitted to practice in Pennsylvania proportionately distributed among the Pennsylvania Bar Association zones by numerical lawyer population.


Contributor


Any other person who contributes any amount to the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation is designated as a contributor thereof; however such a contributor shall not be entitled to vote as a member of the Foundation.

Use the online pledge form, call 888-238-3036, or e-mail info@pabarfoundation.org to learn how you can become a fellow of the Foundation or make a contribution.