Megan Meier Foundation

“The 990 is reviewed by the governing body prior to filing”

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored through board meetings and questionaires filled out by board members.”

“Compensation for the executive director is reviewed by the board annually”

“Compensation for other staff is reviewed by the board annually”

“The foundation makes its 990, annual report and audited financial statements available for inspection on the foundation's website. All other documents are available upon request.”

“Resource center and counseling: in response to the thirteen million children being bullied every year, the foundation has developed and implemented a community-based program that recognizes the issues of bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide in our world and takes an active approach to aid families who are negatively affected. The foundation's programs incorporate evidence-based concepts from social-emotional learning, resiliency, signs of suicide sos, and applied suicide intervention skills training asist along with other reputable sources including government and nationally recognized organizations and professionals in the field. The foundation is able to make a difference through actively listening to the needs of others providing the necessary support and referring these individuals to the very best professionals and organizations for further assistance. As of 2016, the foundation started providing counseling to youth and their families negatively affected by bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide. During the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the foundation provided the following supports: 26 students, individuals, and organizations received information, interviews, or consultations for personal projects for 3729 minutes or 62 hours. The resource center has impacted 71 individuals and families negatively impacted by issues surrounding bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide. Staff worked with these individuals for a total of 7088 minutes or 118.1 hours. On average, staff spent 99.6 minutes, or 1.66 hours with each individual. The foundation provides counseling services. During 2020-2021, 30 youth and their families received counseling services. There was an average of 8 sessions total per youth with 218 units of counseling provided. 100% showed improvement in symptoms and engagement with peers, and a decrease in anxiety and depression, fewer thoughts of suicide, and an increased sense of hope and optimism. Covid-19 related school closures impacted the resource center.”

“Speaking: through various speaking engagements, the megan meier foundation increases overall understanding and awareness of the issues surrounding bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide, as well as provides necessary tools and resources to promote change through acceptance, compassion, and leadership. The foundation's programs incorporate evidence-based concepts of social-emotional learning sel, resiliency, and positive behavioral interventions and support pbis among other reputable sources including government and nationally recognized organizations and professionals in the field. Presentations are catered to k-12 schools, educators, administrators, parent and community organizations, colleges, and other professionals. During the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the foundation provided presentations to k-12 students, parents, educators, and professionals for a total reach of 8,200. Covid-19 related school closures impacted speaking programs.”

“Leadership workshops: the megan meier foundation has developed change starts with me. Leadership workshops that are designed to spread awareness & education while developing a firm knowledge base for students, and empower youth to be leaders against bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide within their own school and community. Through interactive activities, powerful media clips and images, real stories, information, and tools, students develop greater empathetic understanding and pro-social behaviors. Students explore topics of bullying, cyberbullying, online responsibility, peer-advocacy empathy, and suicide. In the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the foundation held 2 virtual workshops and educated 3492 high school students and 2,132 middle school students, school educators, counselors, and administrators. Schools implemented their megan's voice action plan and a total impact of 5624 students was made. Covid-19 related school closures impacted workshops.”

“Community outreach: through community outreach, the foundation continues to increase awareness and education on the issues surrounding bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide through participation in public events, community outreach, and media appearances. In the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the foundation provided the following: 0 community events due to covid and 8 media appearances, reaching thousands of k-12 students, educators, parents, and other professionals. Covid-19 related school closures impacted community outreach. Scholarships: the megan meier foundation continues making a direct impact on our youth by providing scholarship that can be applied towards college tuition or expenses for high school seniors in the st. Louis area who have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact within their school or community in regards to the issues surrounding bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide. In the 2020-2021 fiscal year, mmf provided three 1,000 student scholarships.”

“Fundraising expenses 17,822 fundraising expenses -17,822”