Awards Database

Since 1982, Meyer has awarded grants and program-related investments totaling more than $814 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

38
Years
9,825
Awards
$814m
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.

Awards Database

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Awardee
Year
Type
Amount
Portfolio
Skanner Foundation
2022
$10,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
1 month
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
Contribution to scholarships honoring BIPOC students pursuing their college degrees announced at the annual MLK Jr. Breakfast event.
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
World Stage Theatre
2022
$175,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Lane
  • Clackamas
For general operating support for this organization that provides culturally relevant storytelling through arts education in Lane county and the Portland metro area
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
IRCO
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
  • Marion
  • Malheur
To improve Black/African Immigrant and refugee students' academic, social and emotional outcomes throughout Oregon
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • People living on low incomes
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
Western Regional Advocacy Project
2022
$25,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For project support of this organization, which offers free legal expungement services to emancipate Black Oregonians who disproportionately carry the weight of a criminal record
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • People with disabilities
  • People living on low incomes
Friends of the Children - Portland
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Lane
  • Klamath
  • Jefferson
  • Deschutes
  • Crook
  • Clackamas
To improve educational outcomes for Black youth through holistic mentoring
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • People living on low incomes
Black United Fund of Oregon
2022
$200,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties ServedStatewide
For support of R.I.S.E. for Black youth, a collaborative initiative to provide access to personal development, healing, creativity and entreprenurial skillbuilding
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
Friends of Noise
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
For general operating support for this organization that increases access to safe spaces, mentorship, professional development and workplace education opportunities for young Black music artists and sound engineers in Portland
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • People living on low incomes
North-Northeast Business
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
To expand programming and services to Black​-owned​ businesses​ in North and Northeast Portland
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Black United Fund of Oregon
2022
$175,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Clackamas
To support the film industry in creating financial and wealth building opportunities for Black artists throughout Oregon
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • Women or girls
Better Together Central Oregon
2022
$75,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
  • Deschutes
For the Father’s Group, an organization supporting Black fathers reimagining public safety and education in Bend
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • People living on low incomes
WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
  • Clackamas
For general operating support
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • Women or girls
  • People living on low incomes
Unite Oregon
2022
$75,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
To support emerging Black leaders in politics
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
Black United Fund of Oregon
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Marion
  • Clackamas
To support climate technology community activation, workforce development and startup acceleration in Black neighborhoods.
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • Women or girls
  • People living on low incomes
Friends of Noise
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeProject Support
Counties ServedStatewide
Project support for Black Art/ists Gathering, an intergenerational community-in-residence program and Black arts family reunion for Oregon-based Black artists
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • Women or girls
Charitable Partnership Fund
2022
$150,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Counties Served
  • Washington
To build community and improve Black student outcomes in partnership with Beaverton Black Parent Union
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Hunters of Color
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
24 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties ServedStatewide
For general operating support of this organization that provides mentorship, education and conservation services for Black hunters in Oregon
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • People living on low incomes
  • Immigrants and/or refugees
YWCA of Greater Portland
2022
$50,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
To provide leadership development, life skills instruction and a sense of community responsibility for middle to high school age girls in the Portland area
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • Women or girls
  • People living on low incomes
Youth Empowerment Project Pacific Northwest
2022
$30,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Multnomah
For general operating support of this organization, which seeks to improve social, emotional and academic outcomes for students of color in Multnomah County
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
World Stage Theatre
2022
$25,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
For general operating support of this multi-cultural, multi-generational arts organization
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Camp ELSO
2022
$100,000
Meyer Designated Program
Duration of Award
12 months
Support TypeOperating Support
Counties Served
  • Washington
  • Multnomah
  • Lane
  • Clackamas
To expand organizational capabilities, diversify revenue streams and achieve economic justice for Oregon-based, Black-owned business
Grant
Initiative
Justice Oregon for Black Lives
Population
  • People living on low incomes
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