Every year, thousands of lawyers, legal professionals and other committed supporters make an investment in justice by donating to The Chicago Bar Foundation. There are several different ways that individuals can contribute throughout the year.

By contributing to the CBF, you are helping to make a significant impact in our community by improving access to justice for the most vulnerable. Together, we can ensure access to justice for all Chicagoans in the foreseeable future, but we need your support to make it happen.

Click here to make a donation now or read on for more information about the many ways you can make a difference, which include:

The Abraham Lincoln Circle of Justice
The CBF Life Fellows Program
General Donations
Planned Giving and Major Gifts
Tribute and Memorial Gifts
Gifts of Stock or Securities
CBA Dues Check-off

All individual donors who are not members of either the CBF Lincoln Circle or Life Fellows Programs and who make contributions of $1,000 or more during the year will receive special recognition as CBF Ambassadors of Justice.

For more information or questions about contributing to the CBF, please contact David Gee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 312-554-1209.

The CBF respects the privacy of all of our donors and will not sell or share your personal information under any circumstances.