2018

Adopted 3-year Strategic Plan with Rule of Law Theme

2016

Recognized for Philanthropic efforts by New York Nonprofit Media (NYC)

Initiated Firm Challenge fundraiser

2015

Established Young Lawyers Friends of the Foundation Giving Group

Recognized for Governance by VCG Governance Matters

2014

New Foundation website launched

Adopted 3-year Strategic Plan

2008
The New York Bar Foundation Endowment established

2007
Lifetime Achievement Award created

2006
Charitable Gift Annuity Program initiated
The New York Bar Foundation Legacy Society established

2005
The Chair and Vice Chair of The Fellows hold ex officio seats on the Board of Directors  
Foundation Web site launched

2004 
Foundation’s first employees, a Director of Development and Secretary hired
The Fellows Pro Bono Program begins

1998
District Chairs of The Fellows are created for each of the 12 judicial districts in New York State

1990 
The Bar Center is rededicated upon completion of expansion program

1986
The Foundation conducts a $6.8 million Capital Campaign to expand The Bar Center offices

1980
Four distinct Grant Committees established 

1976
Inaugural Annual Fellows Dinner held

1974 
The Foundation is renamed The New York Bar Foundation
The Fellows of The New York Bar Foundation established

1971
New York State Bar Center at 1-6 Elk Street, Albany is formally dedicated

1968
The Foundation purchases Elk Street property

1953 
The Foundation (and the NYSBA) moves from a room in the State Capitol to 99 Washington Avenue, Albany. The Foundation renovates the building and develops a law library for members at this site.

1950
The Foundation of The New York State Bar Association is incorporated in the State of New York