Lawyers Club of San Diego Fund for Justice
701 B Street, Suite 224
San Diego, CA 92101

The Lawyers Club of San Diego Fund for Justice was established in April 1997 as the Judith McConnell Foundation Fund.  In September 1999 the name was changed to Lawyers Club of San Diego Fund for Justice.  The Fund is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and is the charitable arm of Lawyers Club of San Diego.  The Fund is an advised fund of the San Diego Foundation.  The Fund makes charitable gifts up to $2,500.00 to nonprofit organizations in accordance with its mission purpose.

The Lawyers Club of San Diego Fund for Justice

Statement of Purpose

To make charitable gifts in the name of Lawyers Club of San Diego and its members to address, through education, research, funding and programming social issues and specific problems in San Diego County which relate to the mission of the Club, including but not limited to matters such as the following:

1. Domestic violence with emphasis on legal services for victims;

2. Sexual discrimination and harassment;

3. Gender bias in the legal profession and the courts;

4. The unmet legal needs of women and children;

5. The mythology of gender stereotypes and misconceptions;

6. Contemporary thinking about gender related issues;

7. Programs for women and girls involved in the legal system;

8. The disparate impact of public policy and legislation on women and children; and

9. The disparate treatment of women by the San Diego legal system.

In addition, the Fund shall be utilized, in appropriate charitable contexts, to facilitate volunteerism and community service by members of Lawyers Club of San Diego, and to bring positive public attention to the efforts of members of the Club, and lawyers in general, in service to their communities.

Limitations

The Fund does not make grants to support the following:
1. Organizations which are not 501(c)3 tax exempt organizations;
2. Religious, political or lobbying purposes;
3. Organizations whose primary function is to allocate funds to other charitable organizations or projects;
4. Projects outside San Diego County; or
5. Loans.

Application Procedures

The Fund has two funding cycles.  Applications are due October 1 and May 1 each year.  Applicants must submit a written application and proposal which provides the following information in the order listed:

1. Organization information

 

Please submit an original and 5 copies of the application, proposal and attachments to:

Lawyers Club of San Diego Fund for Justice
Committee Chair
701 B Street, Suite 224
San Diego, CA 92101

Successful applicants will be required to submit reports of the programs progress.  An initial report is expected at 9 months and subsequent reports as appropriate.  Unused funds must be returned to the Fund.  In addition, provision of digital photographs and/or brief presentations demonstrating successful outcomes at Lawyers Club functions may be requested to further efforts to enhance the Fund for Justice.

 

• Summarize your organization’s history.
• State the organization’s purpose, mission and goals.
• Outline your current programs and activities.
• Highlight organizational accomplishments.

2. Purpose of grant

• Describe the proposed program or project.
• Provide a timetable and budget, with reasonable detail, for the program.
• Describe the specific use proposed for the funds requested.
• Describe how the proposed program or project addresses one or more of the fund’s stated purposes.
• Identify the needs or problems the program is trying to solve and how the need was determined.
• Identify the target population/geographic community served, how they will benefit and plan to reach the community.
• Describe how your organization will implement the program.
• Describe how the program will impact your organization, its clients and the community.
• Identify other organizations who are offering similar programs, whether your program is unique and other organizations participating in your program.
• Identify other funds raised or pledged for the program and whether you have sought funds from other organizations.
• Describe how the program will be evaluated.

3. Provide the following attachments:

• Copy of the current IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)3 tax exempt status.
• Names of current board of directors including affiliations, tenure, terms and percentage of directors financially supporting the organization.
• Financial statements for the last two years and current operating budget.