The mission of the Montgomery Bar Foundation is to improve and facilitate the administration of justice in the literary, scientific, and charitable fields. The Foundation makes this possible by receiving donations, gifts, bequests, and endowments in support of humanitarian projects which are affiliated with the administration of justice. The Foundation’s mission also promotes studies and research in the field of law, along with the continuing education of the legal profession and public. It strives to publish and distribute literary works on legal subjects, as well as acquire, preserve, and exhibit books, documents, objects of art, and items of historical interest having legal significance.

The Montgomery Bar Association established the Montgomery Bar Foundation with the help of the family of late Montgomery County Judge Milton O. Moss in 1986. Each year the Foundation honors Judge Moss by presenting the Honorable Milton O. Moss Public Service Award to a Montgomery County resident who has provided exceptional service in support of the justice system. The Foundation also honors many other individuals for their service to law related organizations by presenting various awards throughout the year such as the Hon. Louis D. Stefan Law Enforcement Award.