Brevard County Bar Foundation
Lawyers Making a Difference

Brevard Bar Foundation Mission Statement
The Brevard Bar Foundation is a charitable and philanthropic entity created by the attorneys of Brevard County.  Founded in March 2003, the Foundation is dedicated to aiding the educational, legal and charitable projects aimed at meeting the needs of the public and the profession.  The Foundation solicits charitable contributions and provides funding for the following purposes:

•    Improving the public understanding of the legal system.
•    Improving the quality of life for citizens of Brevard County.
•    Promoting access to legal services and other resources.
•    Contributing to socially responsible educational, welfare and safety projects.
•    Encouraging the involvement of Bar members in community programs.
•    Raising public awareness of the Brevard County Bar and its philanthropic services.
•    Supporting the efforts of programs that assist and contribute to the citizens of Brevard County.

In the years since the Bar Foundation’s inception, the Foundation has supported such worthy community organizations as:

•    Brevard Paralegal Assn - purchase of school supplies for needy children
•    Brevard County Bar Association- sponsored Law Week and Mock Trial Program
•    Source of Safety
•    Brevard County Legal Aid
•    Robert L. Donaldson, Sr. Academy of Law and Public Safety at Palm Bay High School
•    Sue Pridmore Center for Abused and Homeless Women and Children (Salvation Army)
•    United Order True Sisters - provides free mammograms for underinsured women
•    Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation
•    Connected by 25 - a new initiative to provide assistance to teenagers aging out of foster care
•    Red Cross of Brevard County
•    Sally’s House
•    Meals on Wheels

If you are a member of The Florida Bar, a donation of $1,000 or more can secure your spot as a lifetime member or “Fellow of the Foundation.”  Florida Bar members who donate at least $100 become members of the Brevard Bar Foundation for one year.  As of May 2009, the Foundation is proud to have 36 lifetime members and 23 annual members.

The Foundation is also appreciative of generous members of the community.  One who is not an attorney who contributes any money shall be honored as a Community Donor of the Foundation.  Every donor will have his/her name printed in the Ex Parte, a publication of The Brevard County Bar Association.

 In 2009, the Brevard Bar Foundation established the O. John Alpizar Endowment in honor of an extremely generous donation made by O. John Alpizar, Esq. and matched by The Foundation.  Past Foundation President, Stephen Charpentier, Esq., has also graciously contributed funds to this endowment.
 

2010-2011 Brevard Bar Foundation Board of Directors

Edward J. Kinberg, President
Carmine D. Gigliotti, Treasurer

Rasha Lutfi, Secretary
Stephen R. Koons

Marueen Matheson

Michael Kahn

Stephen R. Koons

Michael H. Kahn

Scott Krasny

Stephen G. Charpentier

Clarissa E. Harrell