Graphic of the Zia Sun Symbol, which originated with the Indians of Zia Pueblo in ancient times. The Zia believe that in this great brotherhood of all things, man has four sacred obligations: he must develop a strong body, a clear mind, a pure spirit, and a devotion to the welfare of his people.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the David and Minnie Meyerson Foundation is to identify, promote and support endeavors likely to benefit people with disabilities, with a focus on children with disabilities.

The Meyerson Foundation is a private operating foundation under IRS §4942 (j)(3). As such, the foundation directs (and must direct) its own projects both independently or in partnership with other non-profit organizations.

In addition, because the Meyerson Foundation is a private operating foundation under IRS §4942, contributors qualify for the same degree of tax deduction as for charitable contributions to a public foundation.

The David and Minnie Meyerson Foundation

The Foundation and its Projects

The David and Minnie Meyerson Foundation's goal is to seek knowledge about disability issues and to provide support for people with disabilities and their families.

The foundation focuses primarily on children with physical disabilities. Disabilities may include deafness and hearing disorders, speech impairment, blindness and visual impairment, orthopedic disorders, spinal cord injury, mental retardation, autism, and others.

As a "private operating foundation," we implement, administer, and direct our own projects either independently or in conjunction with other organizations or individuals. Some of the projects involve research on issues of disability in a variety of academic disciplines such as psychology, nursing, engineering, and law. Other projects involve the provision of practical support and/or service to children with disabilities and their families.

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Founders

Lee Meyerson and Nancy Kerr dedicated themselves to improving the lives of children with disabilities through research and practice in the areas of rehabilitation, somatopsychology and child psychology.

Both were highly honored professors at Arizona State University. Both were disabled themselves. Dr. Meyerson became completely deaf at the age of 12 as a result of osteomyelitis. In addition, he coped with substantial orthopedic disabilities. Dr. Kerr contracted polio in 1956, at the age of 22 and her legs were completely paralyzed as a result.

Dr. Meyerson and Dr. Kerr came to see their disabilities as opportunities to contribute.

Their final effort toward the welfare of people with disabilities was the creation of the David & Minnie Meyerson Foundation as a means of continuing their work after their passing. (David & Minnie were Dr. Meyerson's parents.)

Please read more about our founders on their bio pages: