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Meyer Memorial Trust (OR)
The Meyer Memorial Trust works to dismantle barriers to equity and improve community conditions so that all Oregonians can reach their full potential.
The Trust seeks to identify and address systemic problems that act as barriers to successful outcomes in housing, education, the environment and by supporting the stability of nonprofits organizations doing the real work to enable Oregon to flourish.
The Trust seeks to identify and address systemic problems that act as barriers to successful outcomes in housing, education, the environment and by supporting the stability of nonprofits organizations doing the real work to enable Oregon to flourish.
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The Power of the Purse - Oregon Business
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust
Meyer Memorial Trust CEO Toya Fick steps into her role as the philanthropy foundation plans a 'sea change' in the way it works with...more
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust
Meyer Memorial Trust CEO Toya Fick steps into her role as the philanthropy foundation plans a 'sea change' in the way it works with...more
Career Pathways - 2022 Cohort - Council on Foundations
Foundation: Albuquerque Community Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, McGregor Fund, Meyer Memorial Trust, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Brinson Foundation, Brinson Foundation, Packard Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Winnipeg Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
Megan Briggs · Director of Community Investments · Lehigh Valley Community...more
Foundation: Albuquerque Community Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, McGregor Fund, Meyer Memorial Trust, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Brinson Foundation, Brinson Foundation, Packard Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Winnipeg Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
Megan Briggs · Director of Community Investments · Lehigh Valley Community...more
Rukaiyah Adams Will Leave Meyer Memorial Trust - Willamette Week
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust
... and community leader Rukaiyah Adams is leaving Meyer Memorial Trust, arguably the state's most prominent philanthropic foundation, on...more
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust
... and community leader Rukaiyah Adams is leaving Meyer Memorial Trust, arguably the state's most prominent philanthropic foundation, on...more
Washington County Kids announces grant awards, poster contest - Portland Tribune
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust, Spirit Mountain Community Fund
A $7,500 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund and a $10,000 grant from the Collins Foundation will help increase youth access...more
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust, Spirit Mountain Community Fund
A $7,500 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund and a $10,000 grant from the Collins Foundation will help increase youth access...more
Michelle J. DePass leaving CEO role at Meyer Memorial Trust - Portland Business Journal
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust
Philanthropy & Nonprofits ... The philanthropic organization announced her exit on Dec. 17. She plans to leave by the end of February...more
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust
Philanthropy & Nonprofits ... The philanthropic organization announced her exit on Dec. 17. She plans to leave by the end of February...more
35 grants give nearly $3 million to southern Oregon from 'Community Rebuilding Fund'
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust, Ford Family Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
Now, 35 grants totaling almost three million dollars coming from the Oregon Community Foundation's Community Rebuilding Fund is helping them...more
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust, Ford Family Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
Now, 35 grants totaling almost three million dollars coming from the Oregon Community Foundation's Community Rebuilding Fund is helping them...more
35 grants give nearly $3 million to southern Oregon from 'Community Rebuilding Fund ...
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust, Ford Family Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
It's a joint effort led by the Oregon Community Foundation, in partnership with Meyer Memorial Trust, the Ford Family Foundation and American...more
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust, Ford Family Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
It's a joint effort led by the Oregon Community Foundation, in partnership with Meyer Memorial Trust, the Ford Family Foundation and American...more
Southern Oregon organizations to receive nearly $1.5 million in grant funds for rebuilding
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust, Oregon Community Foundation
The 2020 Community Rebuilding Fund, a collaborative effort led by Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) in partnership with Meyer Memorial...more
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust, Oregon Community Foundation
The 2020 Community Rebuilding Fund, a collaborative effort led by Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) in partnership with Meyer Memorial...more
Executive of the Year 2021: Michelle J. DePass, Meyer Memorial Trust
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust
... announced the largest initiative in its history, a $25 million, five-year philanthropic commitment to racial justice called Justice Oregon for Black...more
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust
... announced the largest initiative in its history, a $25 million, five-year philanthropic commitment to racial justice called Justice Oregon for Black...more
Meyer Memorial Trust awards $21.3 million in grants, 6 in C. Oregon
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust, Ford Family Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
Civic engagement, community connection, belonging and systems change; ○ Advancing education equity through systems and policy-level...more
Foundation: Meyer Memorial Trust, Ford Family Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
Civic engagement, community connection, belonging and systems change; ○ Advancing education equity through systems and policy-level...more
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