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.
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About Us
The Origin of the David and Minnie Meyerson Foundation
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In honor of his parents, Lee Meyerson established the
David & Minnie Meyerson Foundation. The foundation's
goal is to promote, support and direct research, scholarship,
advocacy, and direct assistance for people with disabilities,
with a focus on children with physical disabilities.
The Meyerson Foundation implements, administers and
directs the activities of its own projects, which may be formed
independently, or in partnership with another individual
or organization. As a private operating foundation, the Meyerson
Foundation does not (and cannot) simply donate funds to
other individuals or organizations.
The Meyerson Foundation seeks to enhance the lives of people
with disabilities by continuing to contribute to the advancement
of knowledge and favorable policy in the spirit of its founders,
Dr. Meyerson and Dr. Kerr.
The Board of Directors of the David and Minnie Meyerson Foundation
- Ron Simpson, Executive Director
- Kerrie Anne Simpson, President and Treasurer
- Melanie Ross, Director, Vice President
- Jeffrey Kerr, Director, Secretary
Founders of the David and Minnie Meyerson Foundation:
David and Minnie Meyerson, parents of Dr. Lee Meyerson
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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:
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