named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Daniel F. Mathews, Jr. Golf Outing
Annual fundraising event supporting the Foundation and assistance programs for lawyers in need
Fifty-Year Luncheon
Annual event honoring attorneys who have contributed to the legal profession for 50 years
Individual Financial Assistance Program
Provides grants to attorneys and their dependents facing illness, incapacity, or indigence
Law Day Program
Annual event held each May 1 to promote public understanding of the legal system and the rule of law
VALAC (Volunteer Advocate Lawyer for Animal Abuse Court)
Supports animal advocacy by funding volunteer lawyers who monitor the legal status and welfare of abused animals in court cases
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 3 activities
- Hosting annual Law Day programHosts an annual Law Day program on May 1 to promote public understanding of the legal system and the rule of law.
- Supporting community legal education programsSupports community programs that promote the legal profession, including a county-wide Mock Trial program for high school students.
- Training law students in animal abuse casesEngages law students to shadow and assist VALAC attorneys in animal abuse cases as determined by the assigned advocate, providing experiential learning opportunities.
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Legal Profession Standards Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for the integrity of the legal profession and fair administration of justiceIncorporated to maintain the honor and dignity of the legal profession and promote the fair administration of justice; adopted a mission statement in 1997 focused on inspiring excellence in the legal profession, fostering fair administration of justice, and promoting equal access to the legal system.
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funding initiatives in legal ethics, access to justice, and legal educationProvides financial support for projects and programs related to professional ethics, public service, access to justice, legal research and education, public legal information, and aid for ill or distressed members of the legal profession.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosting annual events to honor legal professionalsHosts an annual Fifty-Year Luncheon in June to honor attorneys with 50 years of service to the legal profession and community, and previously hosted a 150th anniversary celebration event attended by over 400 guests.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Operating a Lawyer Referral ServiceProvides referrals to licensed attorneys who are members of the Onondaga County Bar Association through its Lawyer Referral Service, making approximately 3,000 referrals annually.
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
- Providing legal advocacy for abused animalsMonitors the legal, health, and emotional status of abused animals in criminal cases and provides assessments to the court, district attorney, and defense attorney; may seek termination of ownership rights when necessary.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Funding an oral and video history of the legal profession in Onondaga CountyFinances the creation of an oral and video history documenting the practice of law in Onondaga County over the past half century through interviews with up to 20 local lawyers.
- Funding support services for lawyers in needUses proceeds from the annual Daniel F. Mathews, Jr. Golf Outing to fund counseling and support services for lawyers in Onondaga County who are ill, incapacitated, indigent, or otherwise in need, as well as their dependents affected by such circumstances.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$-14K
Contributions & grants$4K—
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5K—
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$25K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$202K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$202K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ANTHONY J GIGLIOTTI ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- HEATHER L SUNSER ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- HENRY H MELCHOR ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- JILLIAN D MCGUIRE ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN A CIRANDO ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK W WASMUND ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY L PONTIUS ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- SUZANNE O GALBATO ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- American Bar Association Network — Onondaga County Bar Association members have influenced the American Bar Association through leadership and participation.
- Dewitt Animal Hospital Partner — Animal health provider listed as a resource for animal cruelty cases.
- Hiscock Legal Aid Society Partner — Referred to as an organization providing free legal services for individuals seeking attorneys at no charge.
- Legal Services of Central New York Partner — Referred to as an organization providing free legal services for individuals seeking attorneys at no charge.
- New York State Bar Association Network — Members of the Onondaga County Bar Association have held leadership roles in the New York State Bar Association, including serving as presidents.
- ONONDAGA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Network — Philanthropic arm of the Onondaga County Bar Association.
- Onondaga County Bar Association Network — The Onondaga County Bar Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Onondaga County Bar Association.
- Onondaga Historical Association Partner — Collaborates on the oral history project to document the practice of law in Onondaga County.
- PayPal Government — Uses PayPal for secure fee processing in online CLE and event registration.
- Syracuse Pit Crew Partner — Local dog rescue organization listed as a resource for animal cruelty response.
- Veterinary Medical Center of CNY Partner — Animal health provider listed as a resource for animal cruelty cases.
- Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York Partner — Referred to as an organization providing free legal services for individuals seeking attorneys at no charge.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Animal Law Guardian Modelmethodology: animal_law_guardianBy appointing volunteer attorneys as animal law guardians to represent the interests of abused animals in criminal proceedings, the foundation improves animal welfare outcomes in the justice system, because legal representation ensures that animal interests are formally recognized and considered in court decisions.
- Equal Access to Justice through Legal Empowermentmethodology: equal-access-to-justiceBy funding and supporting programs that promote public understanding of the legal system and equitable access to legal services, the foundation increases justice engagement and outcomes, because informed and supported individuals are better able to navigate legal challenges and assert their rights.
- Grantmaking to Amplify Donor-Supported Justice Initiativesmethodology: grantmaking-through-donor-supported-fundingBy distributing funds to qualified organizations through a donor-supported grantmaking model, the foundation scales impact across legal access and professionalism programs, because aligning external funding with community-led legal initiatives maximizes reach and mission alignment.
- Legal Profession Development through Ethics and Reformmethodology: legal-profession-developmentBy advancing law reform, supporting ethical standards, and investing in legal education and public service, the foundation strengthens the legal profession’s capacity to deliver justice, because a more ethical and well-prepared bar improves systemic fairness and public trust.