Fund for Justice

The Lawyers Club of San Diego Fund for Justice is our charitable arm that allows us to effect positive social change by reaching out to "at-risk” women in the community. Since 1999, we have made 214 grants to deserving organization totaling over $575,000.

Lawyers Club of San Diego Fund for Justice Statement of Purpose: 

To make charitable gifts in the name of Lawyers Club of San Diego (“Lawyers Club”) and its members to grantees who address Lawyers Club's mission to advance the status of women* in the law and society, including but not limited to:

1. Domestic and sexual violence against women and non-binary victims with emphasis on legal services, education, awareness and prevention;

2. Gender discrimination, harassment, or bias against women and non-binary victims; and

3. The unmet legal needs of women and non-binary victims, particularly programs that support and improve the administration of justice.

In appropriate charitable contexts, Fund for Justice also seeks to facilitate and highlight volunteerism and community service by Lawyers Club members. From time to time, the Board may adopt a strategic priority or issue, which the Fund for Justice should consider in both soliciting grant applications and recommending the award of grants. 

Limitations: The Fund only makes grants to organizations that:

1. Have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status;

2. Propose projects in San Diego County; and

3. Comply with Lawyers Club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy. 

The Fund does not make grants to organizations that:

1. Have a religious, political or lobbying purpose, except where these activities are incidental to the primary organizational mission; or

2. Whose primary function is to allocate funds to other charitable organizations or projects.

*Cis and transgender, regardless of sexual orientation

Application Period is Now Open

Apply for a Grant: Once per year, the LC Fund for Justice Committee accepts applications for grants. The application period for 2026 is now open with applications due by 9 AM on Monday, August 3, 2026. Click the button above to apply. 

To Donate to the Fund for Justice:
By credit card or direct debit from your checking account: Visit the secure donation page for the Fund for Justice.  

By Mail: Send checks payable to "The San Diego Foundation"; reference "Fund #6137" to:

The San Diego Foundation
Attn: Lawyers Club Fund for Justice (Fund #6137)
2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92106-6138

DO NOT SEND CHECKS TO THE LAWYERS CLUB OFFICE

All gift contributions to The San Diego Foundation become assets of The San Diego Foundation and are irrevocable as tax deductible gifts. The San Diego Foundation reserves the right to review and approve all contributions. The San Diego Foundation Tax Identification Number is #95-2942582.