Help us do more to build a better justice system. The Foundation is a qualified charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation to the Ohio State Bar Foundation is tax deductible.
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We believe in donor-centric fundraising – you have the choice of where you wish to designate your donation. We know the more you understand about our grantmaking, the easier it will be for you to connect with our work.
As a tribute to George W. Ritter, founder of the Ohio State Bar Foundation, and in celebration of their visionary leadership, members of the Ritter Circle are celebrated with special recognition and serve as role models for others considering planned gifts that will permanently benefit the work of the Foundation.