EndowmentsRobert and Joanne Berkshire NSBF Fund
The Berkshire NSBF Fund, a permanent endowment, was established by longtime Foundation supporters Bob and Joanne Berkshire. The net income is used to help finance the many programs of the Bar Foundation. By establishing the Fund, the Berkshires have demonstrated generosity and a long-term commitment to the Foundation's Law-Related Education programs.
Daniel J. Gross Fund
The purpose of the Gross Fund is to aid the charitable and welfare purposes of active, practicing Nebraska lawyers and their families through the relief of the poverty of such lawyers and their families.
High School Mock Trial Endowment
Created to help finance the Mock Trial Project, the High School Mock Trial Endowment directs its entire income to this one-of-a-kind educational activity. Gifts to this educational endowment may be made at any time.Roman L. Hruska Institute for the Administration of Justice
The Institute for the Administration of Justice was established in 1995 to educate lawyers, law students, and the public-at-large in Nebraska to the importance of the administration of justice, particularly at the federal level through the conduct of symposia or lectures. In 2006, the Institute hosted United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Law Dean Endowments
The Nebraska State Bar Foundation recognized two distinguished lawyer-educators several years ago by establishing the Lawrence Raful Fund and the Harvey and Susan Perlman Professorship Fund. These endowments were created in the amount of $25,000 each, which were given in five equal installments. Each fund's principal will be a permanent endowment with only the net income being used. Gifts to either of the endowments may be made at any time.Marvin G. and Virginia C. Schmid Law-Related Education Endowment
In 2005, Virginia Schmid established this endowment in memory of her husband Marvin. This charitable gift honors the Foundation’s fourth President and Gold Fellow, Marvin Schmid. Mr. Schmid was a strong Foundation supporter and through this thoughtful contribution the Foundation will be able to educate more Nebraskans. The interest earned from this endowment will be used to further the cause of Law-Related Education for the public in Nebraska.Standing Bear Scholarship Fund
Informational SheetThe Standing Bear Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships for Native American students at the University of Nebraska College of Law. The fund is in honor of Ponca Chief Standing Bear whose name and deeds commemorate the importance of those basic human rights that are guaranteed under our Constitution.
