Meyer Memorial Trust is one of the largest private funders in Oregon. Established in 1982 from the estate of grocery store founder Fred G. Meyer, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The Trust works to accelerate racial, social, and economic justice for the collective well-being of Oregon's lands and peoples.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$885.2M
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$44.6M
-0.8% YoY
Grant Count
450
-38.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$99K
+62.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meyer Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $40.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Meyer Memorial Trust's mission is to work with and invest in organizations, communities, ideas, and efforts that contribute to a flourishing and equitable Oregon.
The organization structures its grantmaking around four primary focus areas:
Our Resilient Places — Supporting work that builds power and capacity for frontline communities, helps transition toward more regenerative economic policies and practices, and affirms BIPOC communities' connection to place.
Our Empowered Youth — Continuing work to reform the education system and create opportunities for students from marginalized communities.
Our Collective Prosperity — Focusing on closing Oregon's persistent racial wealth gap, holistically supporting families and caretakers, and creating a just and equitable path to homeownership.
Together, We Rise — An additional priority area for the organization's grantmaking.
The Trust also supports work addressing LGBTQIA+ communities, racial and ethnic minorities, economically disadvantaged individuals, environment, community and economic development, housing, and human services.
Grantmaking
Meyer Memorial Trust has awarded grants and program-related investments in excess of $1 billion to more than 3,800 organizations since its founding.
Grant Range
$80,000
Review Cycle
March 3, 2026)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Meyer Memorial Trust primarily funds work in Oregon but extends support to other states including California, New York, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $885 million
- Annual revenue: $48.7 million
- Total expenses: $54.7 million
- Total liabilities: $16.3 million
Endowment: The Trust stewards an endowment of nearly $900 million.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $885,167,113 | $844,630,189 | $1,007,586,458 |
| Revenue | $48,714,781 | $52,173,983 | $95,771,293 |
| Expenses | $54,735,207 | $36,935,977 | $77,002,204 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $53,609,613 | $53,531,369 | $49,795,109 |
| Net Investment Income | $24,161,855 | $33,369,199 | $98,883,656 |
| Distributable Amount | $39,984,829 | $42,532,678 | $49,291,005 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Meyer Memorial Trust
Our Collective Prosperity Grant
MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST
Amount
Up to US $200,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Our Empowered Youth Grant
MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST
Amount
Up to US $200,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Our Resilient Places Grant
MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST
Amount
Up to US $200,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Black Farm Bureau ($200,000), Lines for Life ($200,000), Nixyaawii Community Financial Services ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFROVILLAGE PDX PORTLAND, OR | COLLABORATIVE PLANNING GRANT: WITH EQUITABLE GIVING CIRCLE AND THE NUMBERZ.FM | $25,000 |
| APROVECHO COTTAGE GROVE, OR | TO SUPPORT THE STEWARDSHIP OF LAND RECENTLY RETURNED TO THE KOMEMMA CULTURAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION | $50,200 |
| ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN PHILANTHROPY OAKLAND, CA | ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR 2024 | $5,000 |
| BEYOND THESE WALLS PORTLAND, OR | FOR OREGON STAFF AND HOUSING SUPPORT FOR LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE INCARCERATED IN OREGON. | $100,000 |
| BLACK CULTURAL INITIATIVE EUGENE, OR | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT PORTLAND, OR | COLLABORATIVE PLANNING GRANT: BLACK EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT MOVEMENT WITH THE BLUEPRINT FOUNDATION, PLAY GROW LEARN AND THE URBAN EXPLORERS YOUTH PROGRAM | $182,000 |
| BLACK FARM BUREAU PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION HILLSBORO, OR | SUPPORT FOR THE HELP ME GROW PROGRAM EXPANSION | $100,000 |
| GORDLY BURCH CENTER FOR BLACK LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PORTLAND, OR | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| GRUPO LATINO DE ACCION DIRECTA EUGENE, OR | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- LaToya Fick — CEO
- Janet Hamada — Chair
- Sohel Hussain — VP of Investments
- Brenda Hodges — CFO
- Crystal Jackson — Director of Human Resources
- Phoebe O'Leary — VP of Operations
- Jill Fuglister — Program Director
Additional trustees include Alice Cuprill Comas, Amy Tykeson, Charles Wilhoite, and Mitchell Hornecker.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATOYA FICK | CEO | 37.5 | $483,313 |
| ALICE CUPRILL COMAS | TRUSTEE | 10 | $62,000 |
| AMY TYKESON | TRUSTEE | 10 | $62,000 |
| CHARLES WILHOITE | TRUSTEE | 10 | $62,000 |
| JANET HAMADA | CHAIR | 10 | $74,000 |
| MITCHELL HORNECKER | TRUSTEE | 10 | $62,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In July 2024, Meyer Memorial Trust announced new funding goals and strategies that guide the organization's work across its three primary issue-based priority areas and the Together, We Rise initiative. This framework represents the organization's current strategic direction for grantmaking and community investment.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Meyer Memorial Trust fund?
Meyer Memorial Trust's mission is to work with and invest in organizations, communities, ideas, and efforts that contribute to a flourishing and equitable Oregon. The organization structures its grantmaking around four primary focus areas: • **Our Resilient Places** — Supporting work that builds power and capacity for frontline communities, helps transition toward more regenerative economic policies and practices, and affirms BIPOC communities' connection to place. • **Our Empowered Youth** — C…
How do I apply for a grant from Meyer Memorial Trust?
Meyer Memorial Trust has awarded grants and program-related investments in excess of $1 billion to more than 3,800 organizations since its founding. **Grant Activity:** • Annual grantmaking budget: $45–50 million • Median grant size: $80,000 • Grant range: $75,000 to $1.1 million • Approximately 450 grants awarded annually **Recent Grants (2024):** • Latino Network: $500,000 (General Operating Support) • Capaces Leadership Institute: $500,000 (General Operating Support) • Native American Youth …
Where does Meyer Memorial Trust make grants?
Meyer Memorial Trust primarily funds work in Oregon but extends support to other states including California, New York, and Washington.
What size grants does Meyer Memorial Trust award?
In 2024, Meyer Memorial Trust awarded 450 grants totaling $44.6M — an average of about $99K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Meyer Memorial Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Meyer Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $40.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Meyer Memorial Trust's EIN?
Meyer Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0806316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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