Meyer Memorial Trust
Accepts applications
Meyer Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $73.8 million in 388 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $900,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$73.8 million
- Number of grants388
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$901 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $38.2 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $21.9 million | 735 | $845 million |
| 2023 | $38.2 million | 450 | $885 million |
| 2024 | $73.8 million | 388 | $901 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Meyer Memorial Trust 2045 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 228-5512 |
| What to submit | Application information is available at mmt.org/apply |
| Deadlines | Funding deadlines can be found at mmt.org/apply |
| Restrictions | View meyer's nondiscrimination policy at mmt.org/nondiscrimination |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Meyer Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 350 | $41.8 million |
| Washington | 8 | $1.2 million |
| California | 10 | $926,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $290,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $274,500 |
| New York | 4 | $175,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $155,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $130,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation - Meyer Memorial Trust Donor Advised Fund | For the meyer memorial trust donor advised fund | $900,000 |
| Oregon Worker Relief | For program support | $500,000 |
| Seeding Justice | For project support | $500,000 |
| Coalition of Communities of Color | For general operating support | $451,000 |
| Center for Intercultural Organizing | For project support | $450,743 |
| Black Parent Initiative | For project support | $400,000 |
| Latino Network | For general operating support | $355,585 |
| Native American Youth and Family Center | For general operating support | $354,250 |
| Northwest Health Foundation Fund II | For project support | $350,000 |
| Oregon Native American Chamber | For program support | $350,000 |
| Tides Foundation | For project support | $330,000 |
| Willamette Valley Law Project | For project support | $325,500 |
| Apano Communities United Fund | For general operating support | $310,250 |
| Capaces Leadership Institute | For general operating support | $300,250 |
| African American Alliance for Homeownership | For program support | $300,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands | For project support | $300,000 |
| Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians | For project support | $300,000 |
| Willamette Valley Law Project | For program support | $300,000 |
| Nez Perce Tribe | For project support | $290,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | For project support | $289,000 |
| Next Door Inc | For project support | $287,500 |
| Equitable Giving Circle | For project support | $275,000 |
| Leaders Become Legends | For program support | $271,780 |
| Oregon Latino Health Coalition | For project support | $260,918 |
| Seeding Justice | For general operating support | $258,550 |
| Adelante Mujeres | For general operating support | $255,780 |
| Self Enhancement Inc | For general operating support | $255,000 |
| Urban League of Portland | For general operating support | $252,500 |
| Centro Cultural de Condado de Washington | For general operating support | $252,334 |
| Building Blocks to Success Corporation | For project support | $250,000 |
| Center for Intercultural Organizing | For general operating support | $250,000 |
| Coquille Indian Tribe | For project support | $250,000 |
| Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians | For project support | $250,000 |
| Feed Em Freedom Foundation | For project support | $250,000 |
| Foundations for A Better Oregon | For general operating support | $250,000 |
| Humboldt Area Foundation | For project support | $250,000 |
| Imagine Black Futures | For project support | $250,000 |
| Irco | For general operating support | $250,000 |
| Latino Network | For program support | $250,000 |
| Oregon Progress Forum | For project support | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Latoya Fick
- Alice Cuprill Comas
- Amy Tykeson
- Charles Wilhoite
- Janet Hamada
- Mitchell Hornecker
- Andrew Colas
- Kathleen Kee
Questions people ask
Does Meyer Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Funding deadlines can be found at mmt.org/apply.
How much does Meyer Memorial Trust give?
$73.8 million in tax year 2024, across 388 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Meyer Memorial Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Latoya Fick (Ceo), Alice Cuprill Comas (Trustee), Amy Tykeson (Trustee) and Charles Wilhoite (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Meyer Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.