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The National Association of Bench and Bar Spouses (NABBS) Foundation was founded on November 17th, 1994 following the 43rd NABBS, Inc. Annual Convention hosted in Chicago, IL. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the NABBS, Inc. and is a tax-exempt, charitable corporation organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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This Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes: education, civic, scientific and intercultural purposes in order to collect and distribute money to exempt organizations, to various community organizations, and to highly-qualified and underrepresented law students. 

NABBS Foundation Is making a difference!

Learn more about the Presidents’ Endowment Fund which addresses homelessness, access to higher education, mental and physical well-being, community aid for legal issues, and transforming lives impacted by disasters 

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NABBS Foundation

2025 Dorothy Atkinson Legal Education Scholarship Program

Since 1969, our organization has awarded the Dorothy Atkinson Legal Education Scholarship to underrepresented and high-achieving law students.

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From the NABBS Foundation President

 What an honor to be elected the 7th President of the NABBS Foundation! Since its establishment in 1994, the significant importance and relevance of the Foundation in its supporting role to NABBS, Inc. present a wonderful challenge for us this year, as may be the case for many other not-for-profit organizations across the nation and in the world. The grand history and legacy of this Foundation has resulted from the leadership of accomplished and dedicated prior presidents to whom I am most grateful and to whom I give great tribute.


I am committed to leading our devoted team of officers, board of directors, and members to achievements in fundraising to successfully and collectively meet our goals for the benefit of our President’s Endowment, support for our annual National Convention Health Forums: the Bonnie P. and Grace Laws Wheatley Breast Cancer Forum and the Dr. Annie Lawrence Brown Health Initiatives; expand and develop the Healthcare Advocates Committee, as well as, focus on development efforts to benefit the Dorothy Atkinson Legal Education Scholarship granted to law students who qualify, and to further endow the many other funds established and managed by the Foundation for many years.


With more than 20 years of Foundation administration, management, fundraising, grant writing, and reporting in the private sector, State and Federal levels, corporations and businesses, let no obstacle deter us from moving forward with confidence and in collaboration with our established partners: NABBS, Inc., NBA, NBI, law firms, colleges and universities, and other entities that will want to take advantage of the opportunity to support our work. Together, we will enhance and expand the programs of NABBS, Inc. and its Foundation.


For those who have given to the Foundation in the past, and to those who plan to give this year, I extend heartfelt thanks to you! It is our intention to further engage you with an understanding that each gift is an investment. Thank you in advance for your interest in our Foundation and we look forward to you, your family, friends, colleagues, and others joining us through your participation and support which are critical to both NABBS, Inc. and its Foundation. I am eager to let you get as excited as we all are about this fundraising year!


With kindest regards and in appreciation,

Katherine Wright Davis

NABBS Foundation President

Katherine Wright Davis

NABBS Foundation President

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LEAP INTO LAW Giving Campaign

Learn how you can help impact our mission to enhance financial support for aspiring law students.

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NABBS Foundation Programs

 

  • Dorothy Atkinson Legal Education Scholarship Fund - The purpose of this program is to support the legal education of high-achieving underrepresented law students.
  • Dr. Annie Lawrence Brown Health Initiatives Fund - The purpose of this program is to promote health and wellness for contemporary health issues.  
  • Bonnie P. Wheatley/Grace L. Wheatley Breast Cancer Health Forum - The purpose of this program is to promote breast cancer awareness through education on symptoms and current treatments. 
  • NABBS Foundation Disaster Fund - The purpose of this program is to render aid to constituents impacted by a natural disaster. 
  • Dr. Cleota P. & Harvey Wibekin Coalition for the Homeless Fund - The purpose of this program is to assist homeless individuals, families, and homelessness prevention programs.
  • Sponsor of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund 

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