named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Law Day Programs
Organizes annual Law Day events including breakfasts, guest speakers, and the Liberty Bell Award ceremony
Law Student Scholarships
Provides annual scholarships to students attending accredited law schools, with named awards based on financial need, academic performance, and community service
Legal Symposium for High School Seniors
Educational event introducing high school seniors to legal concepts and the justice system
March Mixer
Annual fundraising event with auctions and donor recognition, supporting the Foundation’s charitable activities
Merit Awards for Community Organizations
Grants awarded to organizations that promote public understanding of the legal system, improve justice administration, or support legal ethics and public service
Mock Trial Competition Support
Underwrites and sponsors mock trial programs for high schools in Warren and Washington Counties
Pat Mannix Dinner
Annual dinner fostering mentorship and collegiality among legal professionals, especially between senior and young attorneys
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 3 activities
- Host annual Law Day programsOrganizes and underwrites the annual Warren County Law Day events, including the Law Day Breakfast, recognition of Mock Trial winners, presentation of the Liberty Bell Award, and the “Attorneys in Schools Program,” promoting civic responsibility and the rule of law.
- Host annual Mock Trial competitionsUnderwrites and supports annual Mock Trial competitions for high school students in Warren and Washington Counties, providing educational and experiential opportunities in the legal system.
- Provide legal education to high school studentsDelivers programming to over 5,000 high school students across multiple counties, including basic life skills and free legal information relevant to young adults, initiated in March 2009.
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Award scholarships to law studentsProvides scholarships to students attending accredited law schools, with eligibility extended to residents of Warren County and contiguous counties. Awards at least three scholarships annually and has distributed over $150,000 in scholarship funding since inception.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Fund legal services, education, and outreach programsProvides financial support through grants to organizations and programs that improve access to justice in Warren County, including legal services, education, and public service initiatives. Has awarded over $25,000 in grants since 2007.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host annual Mannix Dinner for attorney mentorshipHosts the annual Pat Mannix Dinner to foster collegiality and mentorship between senior and young attorneys, with documented events held in 2019, 2021, and 2022.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Host annual March Mixer fundraiserOrganizes the annual March Mixer event featuring live and silent auctions to raise funds, with net proceeds exceeding $17,000 in one year and events held as recently as 2023.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Preserve local bar historyFunds the preservation of Warren County Bar history, including framing and displaying photographs of local bar members.
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Legal Profession Standards Advocacy 1 activity
- Promote legal research, ethics, and justice administrationAdvances legal research and scholarship, promotes professional ethics and public service, and supports the improvement of justice administration through organized initiatives and educational programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$33K
Contributions & grants$21K63%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7K21%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$36K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$17K
balance sheet
Total assets$282K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$280K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -16.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- DENNIS TARANTINO ESQ — Trustee
- Greg Teresi Esq — Trustee
- Hon John C Mannix Jr Esq — Trustee
- Hon Robert J Muller — Trustee
- James R Burkett — Trustee
- James Towne Esq — Trustee
- Rose T Place Esq — Trustee
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- North Country Ministry Partner — Recipient of a grant from the Warren County Bar Foundation.
- North Warren High School Model Organization of American States (MOAS) Partner — Recipient of a grant from the Warren County Bar Foundation.
- The Conkling Center Partner — Recipient of a grant from the Warren County Bar Foundation.
- The Glens Falls Home, Inc. Partner — Recipient of a grant from the Warren County Bar Foundation.
- Upstate Jail Ministries Partner — Recipient of a grant from the Warren County Bar Foundation.
- Warren County Government — Primary geographic and operational focus for the foundation's access to justice initiatives.
- Warren County Bar Association Network — Parent organization whose centennial celebration includes recognition of the Foundation; closely affiliated entity.
- Warren County Bar Association Network — Warren County Bar Foundation acts as the charitable wing of the Warren County Bar Association; all members of the Bar Association are automatically members of the Foundation.
- Warren County Bar Association Partner — Co-recognizes individuals important to the local legal community during the March Mixer event.
- Warren County Board of Supervisors Government — Issued an official proclamation recognizing May 1, 2014 as Law Day in Warren County and endorsing the observance.
- Warren County Family Treatment Court Partner — Recipient of a grant from the Warren County Bar Foundation.
- Warren County Juvenile Treatment Court Partner — Recipient of a grant from the Warren County Bar Foundation.
- Warren County Youth Court Partner — Recipient of a grant from the Warren County Bar Foundation.
- Warren-Washington Child Advocacy Resource & Education (CARE) Center Partner — Recipient of a grant from the Warren County Bar Foundation.
- Warren-Washington Counties Homeless Youth Coalition Partner — Recipient of a grant from the Warren County Bar Foundation.
- Young Lawyers Committee of the Bar Partner — Jointly sponsors the annual Pat Mannix Dinner with the Warren County Bar Foundation.
strategies · 3
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.
- Legal Research and Education as Justice Reformmethodology: legal_research_and_educationBy advancing legal research, scholarship, and education, the foundation improves the administration of justice, because rigorous legal inquiry and professional development lead to more ethical, effective, and equitable legal institutions.
- Strategic Grantmaking to Advance Access to Justicemethodology: grantmaking_for_access_to_justiceBy funding legal services, education, and outreach programs through targeted grants, the foundation improves access to justice for Warren County residents, because resourcing community-based legal initiatives strengthens public understanding and responsiveness of the justice system.
- Youth and Civic Engagement Through Informal Legal Educationmethodology: informal-education-engagementBy delivering accessible, non-judgmental legal education in short formats to high school students and recognizing civic contributions through awards, the foundation fosters public understanding of the law, because early, low-pressure exposure and community recognition build long-term rule-of-law norms and informed decision-making.