<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2020v4.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2021-10-13T14:11:51-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2021-05-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>160765486</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LUMSDEN &amp; MCCORMICK LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>369 FRANKLIN STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BUFFALO</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>14202</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2020-06-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>166052602</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ERIE COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>ERIE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7168528687</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>438 MAIN STREET NO 600</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BUFFALO</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>14202</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>ANNE M NOBLE</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7168528687</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2021-10-13</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>ANNE</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>NOBLE</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>SARAH M HOPKINS CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P02010701</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>7168563300</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2021-10-13</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>2</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL1</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
        <IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>IAL1</IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2020</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2022-09-23 18:48:47Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>ANNE M NOBLE</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>438 MAIN STREET NO 600</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BUFFALO</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>14202</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>813000</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.ERIEBAR.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1957</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NY</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS MEMBERS OF BAR ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY BY PROVIDING LOANS, GRANTS, AND COUNSELING TO SUCH MEMBERS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>15</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>15</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>75</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>294488</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>280439</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>142350</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>110996</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>436838</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>391435</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>205202</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>150008</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>48127</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>59577</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>25511</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>65890</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>46140</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>319219</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>255725</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>117619</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>135710</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>1781902</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>2020004</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>102374</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>92307</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>1679528</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>1927697</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS MEMBERS OF BAR ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY BY PROVIDING LOANS, GRANTS, AND COUNSELING TO SUCH MEMBERS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>150008</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>150008</GrantAmt>
      <Desc>GENERAL PROGRAM GRANTS IN AID TO ASSIST MEMBERS OF BAR ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>16320</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>COUNSELING - TO PROVIDE INTERVENTION, MONITORING, AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>30904</ExpenseAmt>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>30904</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>197232</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>1</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>3</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>15</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>15</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HEIDI MAHON</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>7168528687</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>438 MAIN STREET SUITE 600</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BUFFALO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>14202</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID R PFALZGRAF JR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL F PERLEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TIFFANY R PERRY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HELEN FERRARO-ZAFFRAM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALAN S CARREL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID L EDMUNDS JR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT J FLUSKEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HON MARY GIALLANZA CARNEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WILLIAM R HITES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEFFREY M PRIORE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PENNY B SELMONSKY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KEVIN W SPITLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LAURIE STYKA BLOOM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PAMELA H THIBODEAU</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARK ALAN WORRELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANNE M NOBLE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>8.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>32.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>133131</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>9377</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>133131</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>9377</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>21178</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>259261</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>280439</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>36602</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>36602</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>495959</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>421565</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>74394</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>74394</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>74394</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>391435</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>110996</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>25491</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>25491</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>124517</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>124517</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>25042</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>12521</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12521</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>28378</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10993</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1451</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>15934</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2213</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1056</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>173</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>984</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3944</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1742</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>714</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1488</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3543</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3543</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>26845</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>16320</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10525</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7153</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1733</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2040</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3380</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6499</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2859</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2015</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1625</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2100</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2100</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>255725</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>197232</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>32982</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>25511</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>635445</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>518654</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4792</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>32660</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>20135</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5794</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1863</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1863</EOYAmt>
      </OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>491</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>763</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1044324</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1377031</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>74852</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>83239</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1781902</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2020004</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>27522</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>9068</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>74852</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>83239</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>102374</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>92307</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1204297</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1398288</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>475231</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>529409</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1679528</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1927697</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1781902</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2020004</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>135710</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>112459</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>273527</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>649274</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>348313</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>294488</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>280439</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1846041</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>273527</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>649274</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>348313</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>294488</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>280439</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1846041</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
      <SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
      <SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>1846041</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>25919</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>35282</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>38718</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>39043</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>36602</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>175564</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>25919</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>35282</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>38718</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>39043</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>36602</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>175564</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>299446</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>684556</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>387031</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>333531</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>317041</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>2021605</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.91320</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.91780</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.08680</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.08220</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>463845</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>70534</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>15791</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>518588</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>489501</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-10656</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>15000</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>463845</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>476271</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>13230</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>489501</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>457220</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>19051</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>476271</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>430455</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>26765</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>457220</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.57850</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.42150</TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>0</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DEFERRED COMPENSATION</Desc>
        <Amt>83239</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>83239</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>500351</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>112459</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>112459</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>387892</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>3543</InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>3543</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>391435</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>252182</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>252182</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>3543</InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>3543</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>255725</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART V, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE PRIMARILY RESTRICTED TO FUND THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>438 MAIN STREET 7TH FLOOR</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BUFFALO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>14202</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>161337417</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15791</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TO ASSIST LAWYERS IN NEED</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>1</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>CASH ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING TO PROVIDE STABILITY TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY.</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>21</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>124517</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A MAJOR PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ASSIST ATTORNEYS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE IN FINANCIAL NEED THROUGH THE FORM OF LOANS AND GRANTS. GRANTEES ARE THOROUGHLY SCREENED BEFORE A DECISION BY THE BOARD IS MADE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED AS PART OF THE GRANT-IN-AID PROCESS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ERIE COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION, INC. DOES NOT REPORT FORM W-3 AS EMPLOYEES ARE PAID THROUGH BAR ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND COMPTROLLER OF ERIE COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION, INC. PERFORM AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER BEFORE IT IS FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AT EACH BOARD MEETING, A LIST OF CONFLICTS IS INCLUDED ON A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, IF APPLICABLE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STAFF COMPENSATION TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE BASED ON SEVERAL FACTORS SPECIFIC TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE FIGURES AND DISCLOSES THEIR DECISION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COUNSELING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 16,320. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,320. PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,525. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,525.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BAR ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>438 MAIN ST SUITE 600</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BUFFALO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>14202</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>160341905</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>TO PROMOTE REFORM IN LAW AND CULTIVATE THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>NY</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501(C)(6)</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <DirectControllingNACd>N/A</DirectControllingNACd>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>0</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ERIE INSTITUTE OF LAW</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>438 MAIN ST SUITE 600</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BUFFALO</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>14202</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>161438455</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>TO PROVIDE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION TO BAR ASSOC. OF ERIE COUNTY MEMBERS</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>NY</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501(C)(3)</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>LINE 10</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <DirectControllingNACd>N/A</DirectControllingNACd>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>0</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>1</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>1</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BAR ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>N</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>6499</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>FMV</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BAR ASSOCIATION OF ERIE COUNTY</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>O</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>59577</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>FMV</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
