Who We Are
As the largest Bar Foundation in the United States, the OSBF gives grants and supports programs that address specific shortcomings in our legal system, honors the accomplishments of attorneys who give back to their communities, and brings together attorneys across the state who support the OSBF’s mission.
OUTREACH
We believe attorneys are uniquely poised to assist Ohioans with unmet legal needs.
EDUCATION
We believe our democracy works better when people understand the law.
JUSTICE
We believe everyone deserves fair and equal access to justice.
Fast Facts
$15 Million
Granted Since 1992
$1,363,395
Granted in 2022
32
Grants Given in 2022
1,200+
OSBF Fellows
RECENT GRANTEES
We are proud to support organizations that promote the pursuit of justice and public understanding of the rule of law.
Ohio State Bar Foundation
Grantee Spotlight
Learn more about the Center for Holocaust and Humanity in Cincinnati. The Center for Holocaust and Humanity was awarded $10,000 through the OSBF's Racial Justice Initiative for their Case Study for Law Enforcement: Building Community Through the Lessons of the Holocaust project. Using the history of the Holocaust and Nazification of law enforcement as a case study, law enforcement professionals came together to explore the topic of groupthink, analyze the role of law enforcement in history and its importance in modern-day community building and policing practices, and examine their own conscious and implicit biases.
Putting Donations to Work
Grant Funding
As a charitable grantmaking organization, the OSBF awards grants to Ohio nonprofits addressing specific, unmet legal needs in our communities. Since 1992, the Foundation has awarded more than $15 million to law-related philanthropic organizations and projects across Ohio. Over time, grants have supported the creation of legal materials, new websites, campaigns, clinics, conferences, trainings, presentations, and more. Visit the Grantee Hub to learn more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 26, 2023
The Color of Justice: Racial Inequities in the Justice System Virtual Symposium
The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) is proud to host our 2023 Symposium: The Color of Justice: Racial Inequities in the Justice System. The Color of Justice will provide panel discussions on building understanding around barriers in the justice system, the populations being affected, and opportunities for change on an individual and system level.
