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 its own projects independently and/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 Meyerson Foundation Advocacy Project, LLC

Reliable Enterprises Project

In conjunction with Reliable Enterprises (Lewis County, Washington) the Meyerson Foundation Advocacy Project provides support services to parents and parent groups in families with children who have disabilities in Lewis County, Washington. In addition, services are provided for early identification of disabilities in very young children (0-3) who have not yet entered the school system.

The Kindering Center Project

In conjunction withThe Kindering Center (located in Bellevue, Washington) the Meyerson Foundation Advocacy Project provides services to enable the early identification of disabilities in very young children (0-3) who have not yet entered the school system. The primary focus is identifying children in hard to reach families within lower income communities who may not speak English or who may not have the ability to have their children regularly seen by a pediatrician or other health care professional.

Legal Consultation Services

Kerrie Anne Simpson, President of the Meyerson Foundation, and an attorney licensed to practice law in Arizona and Washington, consults and/or assists various organizations with advocacy issues.

ARC of King County

In conjunction with the ARC of King County (located in Seattle Washington) the Meyerson Foundation Advocacy Project provides services to parents and parent groups in families with children who have disabilities in King County, Washington. The purpose to help enable parents more adequately advocate on behalf of their children in the school system and in the community in general.

Pope's Kid's Place

In conjunction with Pope's Kids Place (located in Centralia, Washington) the Meyerson Foundation Advocacy Project has helped to expand the ability of the facility to provide respite care services to families of children with disabilities in Lewis County, Washington.

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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: