PENNSYLVANIA BAR FOUNDATION
EIN 23-2303925 · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I800)
What they do
THE MISSION of THE PENNSYLVANIA BAR FOUNDATION is to SUPPORT PROGRAMSTHAT INCREASE THE PUBLICS UNDERSTANDING of THE LAW and PROMOTE EQUALACCESS to JUSTICE. THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY MAKING GRANTS; ADMINISTERING A LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM for CIVIL LEGAL AID ATTORNEYS WHO HELP THE POOR for FREE; SEEKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUALS and ORGANIZATIONS BOTH WITHIN and OUTSIDE of THE LEGAL COMMUNITY; and ENCOURAGING BAR MEMBERS to DONATE THEIR TIME, TALENT and EXPERTISE IN SERVICE to THE PUBLIC.
Are they doing good?
The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.
Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.
Good signs we looked for
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders23 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
Money made simple
Ask these three easy questions
- Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
- What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
- Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $248,416 for MATTHEW M HOLLIDAY (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
Bottom line: Good paperwork is a good sign—not proof. The best answer comes when the charity can show what it changed, who it helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.
Financial picture
A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.
Money in and money out
Selected spending reported on the 990
Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.
See all reported dollar amounts
Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
People reported as paid
Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.
See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (23)
MATTHEW M HOLLIDAYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JEFFERY M BOWERIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
WESLEY R PAYNE IVDIRECTOR
STEPHANIE F LATIMOREDIRECTOR
SCOTT ERIK MAIERDESIGNATED DIRECTOR
SARA A AUSTINDIRECTOR
MICHAEL J MCDONALDDIRECTOR
MICHAEL B JONESPRESIDENT
MELISSA MERCHANT - CALVERTDESIGNATED DIRECTOR
MELINDA C GHILARDIDESIGNATED DIRECTOR
LARRY E COPLOFFVICE PRESIDENT
KRISTEN B HAMILTONDESIGNATED DIRECTOR
A MICHAEL SNYDERDIRECTOR
JAMES P VALENTINEDIRECTOR
HELEN L GEMMILLTREASURER
FRANCIS OROURKEDESIGNATED DIRECTOR
ELIZABETH R TRISCARIDIRECTOR
COLIN J OBOYLEDESIGNATED DIRECTOR
CHRISTINE HALL MCCLURESECRETARY
BRIAN J LINDSAYDIRECTOR
BERNADETTE M HOHENADELDIRECTOR
ANNE N JOHNDIRECTOR
ADRIANNE RACHELLE MCCLENDONDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1985
- Location
- 100 SOUTH STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17101
- County
- Dauphin
- In care of
- MATTHEW HOLLIDAY
- Primary officer
- MATTHEW HOLLIDAY, TREASURER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- BOYER & RITTER LLC
- NTEE classification
- International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (I800)
- IRS tax category
- All Other Legal Services
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes