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For 79 years, the Meyer Foundation has continually evolved to support solutions to the most pressing issues communities in the Greater Washington region face. The motivation at the root of our work remains constant – a belief in the shared humanity of all our neighbors.
Who We Are
Our Mission
The Meyer Foundation pursues and invests in solutions that build an equitable Greater Washington community in which economically disadvantaged people thrive.
Our Vision
We envision a just, connected, and inclusive Greater Washington community in which systemic racism and its consequences no longer exist.
Our Grantmaking
We partner with organizations and projects that build the power of Greater Washington communities to reimagine, recreate, and reform systems in the pursuit of racial equity and justice.
Featured Grantee Partner
Black Swan Academy: commited to enhancing youth voice and building youth power
Educates
6th-12th graders to become socially- responsible leaders in the public, political, and private sector
Raises awareness
on social issues disproportionately affecting Black Americans, and highlights the many, often over-looked positive examples
Advocates
for the elimination of structural barriers impacting the Black American community
Our motivation remains
rooted in humanity.
RESOURCES
Organizational Culture
Tools and resources that have helped Meyer in our continuous journey to create and embody an inclusive, antiracist climate and culture.
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Systems Change
Tools and resources to help understand systems, analyze their impact, and design systemic solutions.
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Measurement and Evaluation
Tools for reevaluating evaluation and measurement for movement building and systems change work through an equity lens.
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