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.

Any member who has contributed at least $10,000 within a ten year period by making annual contributions of at least $1,000.00, or who has pledged to do so and is current in making the required annual payments shall be recognized as a Keystone Society member.

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, 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.

Any member who has contributed at least $5,000.000 within a ten year period by making annual contributions of at least $500.00 or who has pledged to do so and is current in making the required annual payments shall be recognized as a Commonwealth Club member.

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.

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

Any member who has contributed at least $1,000.00 within a four year period by making annual contributions of at least $250.00 shall be recognized as a Life Fellow of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation.

Any member who qualifies as a member of the Young Lawyers’ Division of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and who has contributed at least $500 within a four year period by making annual contributions of at least $125.00 shall be recognized as a Young Lawyer Life Fellow of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation. The Young Lawyer pledge must be completed prior to aging out of the PBA YLD.

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.

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.