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Hennepin County Bar Foundation
About Us
"Promoting Justice for the People of Hennepin County."
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Since 1968, the Hennepin County Bar Foundation has made a positive impact on the community by funding legal projects and agencies that support those in need throughout Hennepin County. We partner with organizations that deliver access to justice in Hennepin County by improving the administration of justice, delivering legal services, or educating the public on the law. View our latest impact report, learn more about our fellows and see our 2024 grantees.
Grants
HCBF is pausing its grant application process for the 2026 cycle as the Board evaluates ways to enhance the Foundation’s operations and impact. We encourage applicants to explore grant opportunities through the Minnesota State Bar Foundation and Ramsey County Bar Foundation.
GRANT INFODonate
The HCBF gives grants to dozens of local nonprofits and periodically provides grants for new access to justice endeavors. Your donation, in any amount, helps strengthen our community.
Leadership
Steve Kerbaugh, President
Beth LaCanne, Vice President
Alina Stevenson, Secretary
Geoffrey Kozen, Treasurer
Board
Lisa Bond
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Jessica Klander
Ryan McCarthy
Norm Pentelovitch
Roshan Rajkumar
Nick Ryan
Jacob Siegel
Impact
We partner with organizations that deliver access to justice in Hennepin County by improving the administration of justice, delivering legal services, or educating the public on the law. You can learn more about our 2024 grantees.
Fundraising Events
Each year, hundreds of HCBA members provide financial support to the Hennepin County Bar Foundation through our fundraising events. The two major events that raise funds for the HCBF are the annual Bar Benefit and Charity Golf Classic. The HCBF gives $40,000 each year to Volunteer Lawyers Network. Your participation helps the foundation provide meaningful grants to the community. Your support is truly appreciated, and makes a difference in our community.
Bar Benefit
Join the local legal community for an exciting day of fun and fundraising every spring. LEARN MORE
Charity Golf Classic: Tee It Up for Justice
Join the local legal community for a day of golf every fall. LEARN MORE
Donate
Your donation, in any amount, helps strengthen our community and promotes access to justice for the people of Hennepin County.
There are several ways to donate to HCBF:
- Contribute while renewing your dues
- Use our online form to donate
- Become a sponsor of the HCBF Bar Benefit or Charity Golf Tournament
- Work with your firm to direct cy pres funds to the HCBF for specific grants
The Hennepin County Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your donation is deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law.
2024 Grantees
| Cancer Legal Care | $2,000 |
| Children's Law Center of Minnesota | $5,500 |
| COPAL (new) | $1,500 |
| CornerHouse | $2,000 |
| Division of Indian Work | $2,500 |
| Domestic Abuse Project | $2,500 |
| HOME Line | $2,750 |
| Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota | $3,000 |
| Indian Child Welfare Act Law Center | $2,250 |
| Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers | $5,000 |
| Legal Rights Center | $4,000 |
| LegalCORPS | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Elder Justice Center | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Justice Foundation | $3,000 |
| Rainbow Health | $4,000 |
| Restorative Justice Community Action | $3,000 |
| Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice | $2,500 |
| Standpoint | $3,000 |
| The Advocates for Human Rights | $2,500 |
| Tubman | $4,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Network | $40,000 |
Staff
Erikka Ryan
Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Foundations
