Megan Meier Foundation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Megan Meier Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The mission of the Megan Meier Foundation is to support and inspire actions to end bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide. Megan Meier Foundation was founded by Tina Meier in 2007 after her daughter, Megan, took her own life following a cruel cyberbullying hoax by an adult neighbor on MySpace. The Megan Meier Foundation believes that every young person deserves a chance to thrive, to feel valued, and to find hope even in the face of adversity. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families by connecting them with support, resources, and solutions.
Year, State Incorporated:
2007, MO
Megan Meier Foundation offers educational presentations, videos, and community resources nationwide to age levels ranging from elementary school students to parents and professionals. Through education and leadership, these programs build positive concepts of civic-mindedness and upstander behavior. The Megan Meier Foundation also provides free mental health counseling services to youth coping with a variety of behavioral health issues. Through the use of evidence-based practices, licensed professionals provide counseling in school settings, office environments, or remotely via telehealth. Both individual and group counseling options are available. Our School Attendance Initiative collaborates closely with schools, families, and the Juvenile Office to identify at-risk students and intervene before truancy becomes a barrier to their future. Our approach connects parents with personalized support, resources, and interventions, reducing the need for referrals to the Juvenile Justice Center.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Megan Meier Foundation's program expenses were:
| Programs | $476,468 |
| Total Program Expenses | $476,468 |
Chief Executive
Tina Meier-Merriweather, Executive Director
Compensation*
$63,317
Chair of the Board
Jason Dunn, Corporate Trainer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
US Bank
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
4
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Megan Meier Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $620,595 |
| Contributions | $66,378 |
| Fundraising Events | $62,107 |
| Contributions In-Kind | $24,404 |
| Speaking Engagements | $15,679 |
| Consulting | $12,000 |
| Other Income | $100 |
| Total Income | $801,263 |
Programs: 85% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $801,263 |
| Total expenses: | $557,521 |
| Program expenses | $476,468 |
| Fundraising expenses | $24,200 |
| Administrative expenses | $56,853 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $243,742 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $447,814 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $691,556 |
| Total Liabilities | $39,507 |
| Total Assets | $1,200,024 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois