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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Meyer's Director of Programs Receives Capacity Building Award
Meyer Foundation Director of Programs Rick Moyers has received the Grantmaker in Capacity Building Award by the Alliance for Nonprofit Management. Moyers, together with Mary Ann Holohean, founder of the Foundation's Nonprofit Sector Fund, will be honored at the Alliance Annual Conference in July. Read more.    

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
New Report Finds DC Area's Nonprofits Lack Funds to Weather Economic Crisis
Most nonprofits don't have the financial reserves needed to weather the current economic crisis, according to a new report released by the Urban Institute and funded by the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation in Washington, DC. Read more. 

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Meyer Foundation Elects Two New Board Members
The Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, a private foundation in Washington, DC has elected two new members to its board of directors: James W. Dyke Jr., a partner at McGuire Woods LLP and Kerrie B. Wilson, chief executive officer of Reston Interfaith, Inc. Read more

Recent Coverage

Thursday, June 18, 2009
Julie Rogers Featured in Philanthropy News Digest
Meyer Foundation President and CEO Julie Rogers is featured in Philanthropy News Digest's Five Question column. Read more. 

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Ready to Lead Report Mentioned in Slate Magazine
The Meyer Foundation's Ready to Lead report was mentioned in Patty and Sandy Stonesifer's My Goodness column in Slate Magazine. Read more

Tuesday, April 28 2009
Meyer Receives Press Coverage for Exponent Award Event
Meyer's Exponent Awards event took place on Monday, April 27th, honoring five nonprofit leaders who give it all.  A number of media outlets covered the event. Read more

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2008
Late last year, the world changed drastically. Many people in our community are in crisis, unclear where to turn for help. Many wind up at the doors of community organizations like Bread for the City, Manna Food Center, and Community of Hope. It is here that they first realize they are not alone... To download the full annual report and to visit the microsite, click here.

2007 Annual Report
The Meyer Foundation is proud to share the 2007 annual report, Trailblazing. Each year, in every community across our region, extraordinary nonprofits work to provide hope to those in need. Last year, Meyer recognized five remarkable leaders and accomplished organizations for their passion, vision, and commitment to our region. We are honored to share the stories of our inaugural Exponent Award recipients... To download the full annual report and to visit the microsite, click here.