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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Frequently Asked Questions
About The David and Minnie Meyerson Foundation
Q: What is a private operating foundation under IRS §4942(j)(3) and how is it different from other non-profit corporations or foundations?
A: IRS §4942(j)(3) defines and designates the requirements for a private operating foundation. The designation accords contributors the same tax benefits as they would receive for contributions to a public foundation or public non-profit organization.
A private operating foundation directly implements, administers and operates its own projects in line with its general purposes and mission. Other private non-profits (which are not private operating foundations) may grant funds to individuals or organizations without direct involvement in the subject of the grant funds.
Q: I've been working on a plan to help disabled children. How can I qualify to be considered for a Meyerson Foundation project?
A: The Meyerson Foundation may be interested in implementing and conducting project in conjunction with individuals or other organizations who seek to help people with disabilities, primarily children with physical disabilities. You may e-mail, call or write to Ron Simpson, the Executive Director of the Meyerson Foundation, with your idea and motivation for a project.
Keep in mind that the Meyerson Foundation cannot simply grant funds. Projects funded by the Meyerson Foundation are also implemented, administered and directed by the Meyerson Foundation either alone or in partnership with another individual or organization.
Ron Simpson
PO Box 5000 - PMB185
Duvall, Washington 98019
E-mail: ron@meyersonfoundation.org
Telephone: (360) 794-3085
Q: I am a former student of Dr. Kerr, and knew both Dr. Kerr and Dr. Meyerson well. They had a strong influence on my career. Will you have more information about them on this site? What about photos?
A. You can read about Dr. Kerr and Dr. Meyerson in the biographical section of this site. Go to the following: (links) Dr. Kerr; Dr. Meyerson. We will be adding more photos to the site in the future. If you have photos or anecdotes you would like to contribute please send them via mail or e-mail to Ron Simpson.
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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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