About Us
Our Mission
The New Hampshire Bar Foundation promotes the role of lawyers in securing equal access to justice and supports the charitable and educational aims of the New Hampshire Bar and its members.
The Foundation carries out its mission by reliably administering the Supreme Court Rule 50 “Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts” program, responsibly managing the Foundation’s Justice Grants program, and encouraging thoughtful philanthropy by members of the profession.
Key Issues
The Foundation’s justice-related philanthropy addresses core issues involved in providing meaningful access to justice, including:
Protection of Legal Rights: Legal advice and representation for disadvantaged residents struggling to overcome poverty, abuse, and discrimination.
Education: Civic and constitutional education for students; training programs for attorneys offering pro bono (free) civil legal services; public seminars on fair housing laws and other protections for the elderly, the homeless, low-income populations, and social service agency staff; and multilingual programs for immigrants and refugees regarding their rights and responsibilities.
Emerging Needs: The Foundation facilitates the identification of justice-related issues regarding emerging civil legal needs in our state, paying close attention to changing demographics, the economy, and the legal struggles facing different population groups. The Foundation is involved in evaluating and identifying new approaches in the delivery of civil legal aid and education to help ensure New Hampshire residents will have access to critical legal services.
Resource Development and Management: The Foundation initiates and builds relationships with the legal community and banks supporting the IOLTA Grants Program; promotes contributions to the Foundation’s endowed Justice Funds in support of Justice Grants; provides planned giving opportunities for donors; encourages organizational development and coordination among legal aid agencies; and communicates funding needs to donors and others committed to ensuring meaningful access to the justice system for all New Hampshire residents.
Who we help
New Hampshire Bar Foundation funding reaches deep into communities statewide to assist with educational programs, direct legal services, and charitable projects aimed at meeting the law-related needs of the public and the profession.
By funding legal aid organizations, thousands of New Hampshire residents receive free or low-cost civil legal services every year. The nonprofit organizations we fund help the most vulnerable members in our communities, including:
- Abused, neglected and otherwise disadvantaged children
- Women and children victimized by domestic or sexual violence
- Elderly victims of consumer fraud and other abuse
- Immigrants trying to understand their rights and responsibilities
- Disabled people fighting for inclusion and independence
- Low-income families struggling to protect their right to safe housing and fight unlawful evictions
- Victims of predatory lending and other abusive practices
Through the Bar Foundation’s funding of educational programs, our youth learn to understand the law and the justice system, thus ensuring another generation of socially responsible citizens.
Statewide lectures and workshops offered by our grantees explain legal processes or changes in the law, thus increasing public understanding. Across a broad spectrum of programs, the law and the justice system are instrumental in creating a better future for us all.
Governance
Board of Directors
| Chair | Attorney Scott H. Harris |
| Treasurer | Attorney Jack Crisp |
| Secretary | Nina C. Gardner |
| Court Liaison | Hon. Patrick Donovan |
Directors
| Stephanie Andruss Attorney Heather M. Burns Attorney Douglas P. Hill Attorney Robert R. Lucic Attorney Samuel H. Martin Attorney Jessica F. Morrissey-Jeffery Attorney Lyndsay N. Robinson Attorney Emma M. Sisti Attorney Mary E. Tenn | Attorney James P. Bassett Attorney Paul W. Chant Attorney Henry R. Klementowicz Attorney Kathleen M. Mahan Hon. Richard B. McNamara Attorney Jennifer L. Parent Attorney James F. Scully Jr. Attorney James J. Tenn Jr. |
Staff
| NHBA Executive Director | Sarah T. Blodgett, Esq. |
| NH Bar Foundation Coordinator | Cindy Roberts |
| NHBA Controller | Jennifer McManus |
History
For a completed history through the year click here.
Financial Information
The NH Bar Foundation is a nonprofit, public charity whose financial records are made available to the public upon request. If you have a request or questions, please contact us.
If you find that your donation is not processing through our website, please call our billing department at 603-715-3265 so that we may assist you over the phone. You can also send us a check made payable to the New Hampshire Bar Foundation (NHBF), 2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH, 03301
The NH Bar Foundation is a nonprofit, public charity whose financial records are made available to the public upon request. If you have a request or questions, please contact us.
New Hampshire Bar Foundation funding reaches deep into communities statewide to assist with educational programs, direct legal services, and charitable projects aimed at meeting the law-related needs of the public and the profession.
By funding legal aid organizations, thousands of New Hampshire residents receive free or low-cost civil legal services every year. The nonprofit organizations we fund help the most vulnerable members in our communities, including:
- Abused, neglected and otherwise disadvantaged children
- Women and children victimized by domestic or sexual violence
- Elderly victims of consumer fraud and other abuse
- Immigrants trying to understand their rights and responsibilities
- Disabled people fighting for inclusion and independence
- Low-income families struggling to protect their right to safe housing and fight unlawful evictions
- Victims of predatory lending and other abusive practices
Across a broad spectrum of programs, the law and the justice system are instrumental in creating a better future for us all.
The New Hampshire Bar Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors, drawn from diverse professions, including attorneys and business leaders committed to ensuring equal access to the justice system for all residents. The New Hampshire Bar Foundation is managed by a staff dedicated to the mission and vision of the organization.
Board of Directors
| Chair | Scott H. Harris |
| Treasurer | Jack Crisp |
| Secretary | Nina C. Gardner |
| Court Liaison | Hon. Patrick Donovan |
Directors
| Stephanie Andruss Attorney Paul W. Chant Attorney Douglas P. Hill Attorney Robert R. Lucic Attorney Samuel H. Martin Attorney Jessica F. Morrissey-Jeffery Attorney Jennifer L. Parent Attorney Mary E. Tenn | Attorney Heather M. Burns Attorney Henry R. Klementowicz Attorney Kathleen M. Mahan Hon. Richard B. McNamara Attorney Lyndsay N. Robinson Attorney James F. Scully Jr. Attorney Emma M. Sisti Attorney James J. Tenn Jr. |
Staff
| NHBA Executive Director | Sarah T. Blodgett, Esq. |
| NH Bar Foundation Coordinator | Cindy Roberts |
| NHBA Controller | Jennifer McManus |
For a completed history through the year click here.