The Meyer Family is passionate about empowering self-motivated teens and vulnerable adults through sustainable and creative non-profit organizations.

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The Meyer Family Fund was created in 2003 as a vehicle for the family to support leveraged programs in California's Napa and Anderson Valleys, the Hawaiian Islands and developing nations. Every year the family comes together to review and approve grants. 

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The Fund has had a long history of collaborating with other donors who share the family's values and interests.

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Following areas in which we grant funds...

 

• Educational programs for underserved teens and young adults that help them reach their full potential

  • Mentoring programs

  • Enrichment programs

  • Innovative strategies that link academic achievement with a focus on the "whole child's" emotional and personal development

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• Empowerment programs for vulnerable adults that provide them with the tools they need to overcome economic or societal obstacles

  • Sustainable efforts that help those outside of the mainstream gain access to technical assistance, financial resources, and leadership skills that provide an enhanced quality of life for them and their families

  • Micro-credit programs in developing countries

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• Spiritual and emotional well being programs to assist individuals achieve spiritual growth, emotional healing, internal peace, and a strong sense of connectedness with the broader community

  • Comprehensive nonsectarian services which focus on the spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of individuals, families, and communities

  • Models that value peer learning and life-long self-discovery especially during times of personal crisis