Awards Database

Since 1982, Meyer has awarded grants and program-related investments totaling more than $786 million to more than 3,380 organizations around the Pacific Northwest. Today, Meyer focuses on work in Oregon in four areas Oregonians have identified as crucial to making the state better for all its residents: housing, education, the environment and building stronger communities.

Awards Since Inception

37
Years
9,440
Awards
$786m
Awarded

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This awards database includes more than 9,000 grant awards Meyer Memorial Trust has made since 1982. Use the filters below or search to refine your view.

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Awardee
Year
Type
Amount
Portfolio
Todos Juntos
2019
$30,973
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
6 months
To develop an equity­-focused strategic plan
Grant
Hood River County School District
2019
$390
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
1 month
To support the Teachers of Color convening
Grant
Marysville School District No. 25
2019
$157
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
1 month
For participation in the Teachers of Color Gathering
Grant
Coalition of Communities of Color
2019
$4,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
4 months
To build relationships between the four regional superintendents of color, leaders from the Coalition of Communities of Color and philanthropic leaders for the purpose of increasing opportunity for students of color in the Portland region
Grant
Mt. Scott Park Center for Learning
2019
$15,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
10 months
To develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy
Grant
Gateway to College National Network
2019
$7,500
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
1 month
To support priority student participation in the second annual Opportunity Youth Job Fair
Grant
KairosPDX
2019
$120,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
36 months
To support the continued operation of KairosPDX Learning Academy at the Humboldt School building in North Portland
Grant
Airway Science for Kids
2019
$48,300
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
To develop and implement a fundraising strategy for this 27-year-old organization that works to create equity through aviation STEM education
Grant
MRG Foundation
2019
$6,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
4 months
To support tribal representatives from the Cowlitz, Grand Ronde, Warm Springs, Siletz, Yakama, Umatilla and Nez Perce nations to provide opening ceremony and land acknowledgement protocol for the National Conference for Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education
Grant
Grantmakers for Education
2019
$7,500
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
For annual membership support of this national organization that works to improve educational outcomes and increasing opportunities for all learnersGrant
Grant
Jackson County School District 549C
2018
$217
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
2 months
To support participation in the Teachers of Color convening
Grant
Chemeketa Community College
2018
$141,933
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Marion
  • Polk
  • Yamhill
To fund a biliteracy program that will advance diversity and equity in Oregon's schools by increasing the number of biliterate/bilingual teachers
Grant
Population
  • English language learners
  • First-generation college students
  • People of color
Josephine County Foundation
2018
$169,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
36 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Josephine
To support the Graduation Assistance Program (GAP), a community-based collaboration designed to increase the graduation rate of students from low income households in rural Josephine County
Grant
Population
  • First-generation college students
  • People living on low incomes
Stand for Children Leadership Center
2018
$150,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For continued program support that will help low-income students, children of color and English Language Learners be better prepared for college and career readiness
Grant
Population
  • English language learners
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Elevate Oregon
2018
$28,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
13 months
To support the development and implementation of an organization-wide diversity, equity and inclusion policy and plan
Grant
Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute
2018
$20,290
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Wasco
To support a summer program that helps close the academic achievement gap for low-income and/or minority third grade students in Wasco County
Grant
Population
  • English language learners
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Grantmakers for Education
2018
$7,500
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
12 months
For annual membership support of this national organization that works to improve educational outcomes and increasing opportunities for all learners
Grant
Portland Public Schools
2018
$896
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
2 months
To support the Teachers of Color convening
Grant
Lewis and Clark College
2018
$99,750
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeCapacity Building Support
Counties Served
  • Clackamas
  • Multnomah
  • Washington
To assist community-based, culturally-specific organizations conduct and disseminate education program evaluation
Grant
Population
  • English language learners
  • People living on low incomes
  • People of color
Clatsop Community College Foundation
2018
$183,000
Equitable Education
Duration of Award
36 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Clatsop
To establish the Alliance for Equity in Education (A4EE), a culturally-responsive strategy focused on improving transitions to college by homeless youth, English Language Learning students and first-generation students in Clatsop County
Grant
Population
  • English language learners
  • People of color
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