The Federal Bar Association is the primary voluntary professional organization for private and government lawyer

Lawyer

A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...

s and judge

Judge

A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...

s practicing and sitting in federal courts in the United States.

Background

The Federal Bar Association is an income tax exempt (501-C6) organization, founded in 1920. The purpose of the FBA is:

• To serve as the national representative of the Federal legal profession;
• To promote the sound administration of justice;
• To enhance the professional growth and development of members of the Federal legal profession;
• To promote high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct in the Federal legal profession;
• To promote the welfare of attorneys and judges employed by the Government of the United States;
• To provide meaningful service for the welfare and benefit of the members of the Association;
• To provide quality education programs to the Federal legal profession and the public;
• To keep members informed of developments in their respective fields of interest;
• To keep members informed of the affairs of the Association, to encourage their involvement in its activities, and to provide members opportunities to assume leadership roles;
• To promote professional and social interaction among members of the Federal legal profession

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association

The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association holds a congressional charter

Congressional charter

A congressional charter is a law passed by the United States Congress that states the mission, authority and activities of a group. Congress issued federal charters from 1791 until 1992 under Title 36 of the United States Code....

 under Title 36 of the United States Code

Title 36 of the United States Code

Title 36 of the United States Code outlines the role of Patriotic Societies and Observances in the United States Code.*Subtitle I—Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies*Subtitle II—Patriotic and National Organizations...

 as a (501-C3) organization in 1954.

The Foundation’s mission is to:

• Promote and support legal research and education;
• Advance the science of jurisprudence;
• Facilitate the administration of justice;
• and Foster improvements in the practice of Federal law.

Contributions to the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and its restricted funds may be treated charitable contributions for tax purposes.