The Foundation for the Advancement of the Paralegal Profession (FAPP) was incorporated as a nonprofit under the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988. It is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The idea to form such a foundation was born from the desires of the member associations of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) to utilize profits from its Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam to help establish an independent organization for the benefit of the entire paralegal profession. Although the funding for incorporating the Foundation was provided by NFPA, the Foundation is independent and unaffiliated with any national association or organization.
In its efforts towards Empowering and Promoting Paralegals™, the Foundation has adopted a policy relating to the benefits of voluntary certification for paralegals. It has also developed a grant program in support of that policy.
Mission Statement
The Foundation’s mission is to promote and advance the professional and educational standards of paralegal professionals. In furtherance of the foregoing, the purposes of the Foundation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
- To promote higher professional standards within the paralegal profession;
- To increase competency among paralegal professionals by sponsoring and conducting educational seminars and classes;
- To sponsor publications devoted to issues relating to the paralegal profession; and
- To serve as a resource for the public and private sector interested in the
paralegal profession.
The Foundation shall engage in any and all lawful activities incidental to the foregoing purposes.
Business Records
See our Documents section for our governing documents, as well as our forms and policies.
For more information about the Foundation, its programs, and ways to support the Foundation, browse this website. Anyone who is interested in offering program ideas or is considering becoming a leader in the Foundation’s endeavor of Empowering and Promoting Paralegals™ should contact any member of the Board of Directors. The Foundation and its website are under development, so be sure to check back often for changes and the latest happenings.