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MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST
About this foundation
Meyer Memorial Trust is a private philanthropic foundation focused on accelerating racial, social and economic justice for Oregon’s lands and peoples. The site states Meyer awards funding through a mix of open opportunities, invited opportunities and continuing partnerships and encourages organizations to introduce themselves via an interest form. The homepage notes Meyer is one of the largest private funders in Oregon with approximately $1 billion in assets and that since 1982 it has awarded more than $1 billion in grants and program-related investments. Meyer emphasizes community engagement, staff expertise and sector research to organize funding into issue-based portfolios and strategic initiatives.
Funding focus
Meyer Memorial Trust is a private philanthropic foundation focused on accelerating racial, social and economic justice for Oregon’s lands and peoples.
Past grantees
5,222 total recipientsOrganizations this funder has supported in recent years — useful for gauging fit and typical award size.
2024
30+ recipientsOregon Community Foundation - Meyer Memorial Trust Donor Advised Fund
$900,000
Oregon Worker Relief
$500,000
Seeding Justice
$500,000
Coalition Of Communities Of Color
$451,000
Center For Intercultural Organizing
$450,743
Black Parent Initiative
$400,000
Latino Network
$355,585
Native American Youth And Family Center
$354,250
Oregon Native American Chamber
$350,000
Grant programs
No tracked programs from this foundation. Check the funder website for upcoming cycles.