About the Foundation

By offering an effective means for the legal community to engage in law-related philanthropy, the San Diego County Bar Foundation strengthens the profession by providing lawyers the opportunity to contribute to the quality and benefit of San Diego county. Based on the belief that justice serves as the great equalizer in our society, we ensure access to justice by investing in legal aid and public interest organizations along with expertise, leadership and advocacy. We serve as a leader in our community and a model bar foundation nationwide. We maintain the highest level of commitment to the permanence of the Bar Foundation and its work by building law-related philanthropy.

The San Diego County Bar Foundation maintains the following core values:

Access to Justice
Equal access to justice is central to our democratic society, integral to the efficient functioning of our justice system and a critical part of the safety net for the vulnerable in our society. We support the legal and non-legal community through our diligent grant making process and our on-going fundraising efforts in order to create a healthier and stringer community environment.

Service
Our focus always centers on providing equal access to justice, public awareness and advocacy to the underserved and vulnerable as well as increasing public awareness of these needs through on-going education.

Accountability
We are the conscientious stewards of the Foundation's funds to ensure that they are put to the best use. Our donors and the legal community have confidence in our due diligence process and know that their funds will benefit our designated community partners. Our sustainability is guaranteed through our growing endowment.

Integrity
We maintain honesty in word and deed, civility in our interactions and communications, and demonstrate fairness to all. No conflict of interest.

Permanence
We preserve the longevity of the Foundation and ensure our legacy through the continual growth in our endowments.