History:

The San Antonio Bar Foundation was formed in July 1984 to promote justice through educational and charitable activities. The Foundation has evolved into a dynamic organization with over 500 Fellows committed to our community.

The Foundation's membership is strong and vibrant, with almost 500 distinguished Fellows, including 136 Life Fellows and 74 Sustaining Life Fellows. In its 24th year, 2007-2008, the Foundation donated over $54,000 in charitable gifts to worthy programs and organizations, including the Community Justice Program, the San Antonio Bar Association's award-winning pro bono program. In addition to a significant giving program, the Foundation also transferred $75,000 to the endowment fund for future giving. through annual contributions to the endowment fund since 2000, and through prudent investment strategies managed by Frost Bank, the endowment fund is now over $500,000. This significant benchmark takes your Foundation more than half way toward its goal of building the endowment for future giving to a minimum of one million dollars by 2011, while maintaining a high level of support for the community at the same time.

In addition to the above, highlights of the year included:

• restructuring of the Foundation's fundraising events to hold the Annual Fun Run/Walk in the Fall of the year when the weather is picture perfect for a run;

• establishment with the San Antonio Bar Association and other legal organizations of a Pro Bono Task Force to review and make recommendations regarding the provision of pro bono services in our community;

• a record 2005 Peacemaker Awards Gala during which Susan Ives, Diane Tilly (posthumously), Nancy Taylor Shivers, SBC Communications Inc., and Churchill High School were honored;

• People's Law School at which 130 attendees were served; and

• monthly pro bono Wills Clinic serving 245 people with the help of almost 200 volunteer attorneys.