Meyer Memorial Trust is a private philanthropic foundation focused on accelerating racial, social and economic justice for Oregon’s lands and peoples.

We are proud to share Meyer’s first community impact report in more than 20 years — a reflection on our progress towards justice and a declaration of who we are and what we continue to stand for. Download the report or explore the digital version!

Meyer distributes funding through a mix of open opportunities, invited opportunities and continuing partnerships. Each pathway serves a different purpose in advancing our goals.

One of the largest private funders in Oregon, Meyer Memorial Trust works to accelerate racial, social and economic justice for the collective well-being of Oregon’s lands and peoples.
Approximate total assets
Since 1982, Meyer has awarded more than $1 billion in grants and program-related investments
Meyer has awarded grants to more than 3,800 organizations
After years of investment in Portland's Albina neighborhood, Meyer is deepening our partnership through our largest commitment ever.

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Shaped by robust community engagement, staff expertise and sector research, we organize our funding into a mix of issue-based portfolios and strategic initiatives.
