The David & Carol Myers Foundation
For those who have asked what this Foundation is and where the money goes…. The Foundation receives all David’s royalties from all versions of his introductory psychology textbooks and all royalties from his general audience trade books (The Pursuit of Happiness, The American Paradox, A Quiet World, Intuition, What God Has Joined Together, A Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists, and How Do We Know Ourselves? ). The Foundation exists “to receive and distribute funds to other charitable organizations.” The Foundation regrets that, with no staff, it does not invite unsolicited proposals. The foundation-supported organizations have included . . .
Association for Psychological Science — Association for Psychological Science Fund for Teaching and Public Understanding of Psychological Science—establishing an endowment that aims “to enhance the teaching and public understanding of psychological science for students and the lay public, in the United States, Canada, and worldwide.”
Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools endowment fund hosted by American Psychological Foundation to support programs and resources for high school psychology teachers.
The Alliance to End Hunger works across sectors to solve the root causes of hunger at home and abroad
The One Campaign is an international political movement to end hunger and extreme poverty.
Bread for the World Institute provides nonpartisan policy analysis on hunger and strategies to end it; the 501(c)3 branch of the Christian citizens’ movement advocating to influence public policy on behalf of poor and hungry people here and internationally.
Church World Service ecumenical agency supports international hunger relief and development
Episcopal Relief & Development supports communities struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster, and disease around the world.
American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem builds hope and peace by financially supporting education and healthcare available to all in the Holy Land
Project Ethiopia supports village-based projects to improve the lives of children and communities
Virginia Theological Seminary --support for Life Long Learning and the St. Nicholas Faith & Justice Center.
Whitworth University Support for faculty research and the Amy M. Ryan Professorship honoring Carol's grandmother's time at Whitworth in the 1890s and her love of learning, writing skill, innovative spirit, the mainline church, and support for women.
Our Forest Fund protects trees by purchasing timber rights and/or forest land in Washington State, especially in Kitsap County.
Bainbridge Island Land Trust works to preserve and steward the diverse natural environment of Bainbridge to benefit all.
Puget Sound Restoration Fund works to restore marine habitat, water quality and native species in Puget Sound through in-the-water projects
The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association is developing a new visitors' interpretive center
Community Action House is a nonsectarian, community-based support services agency providing food and more with the opportunity to build skills so individuals and families can thrive—support for the Food Club & Opportunity Center and annual program support
Humanity for Prisoners provides action with compassion in personalized problem-solving services for people in Michigan prisons.
Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland supports various community organizations serving youth and adults to build and sustain a vibrant community
Federation of Associations in Behavior and Brain Sciences (FABBS) endowment to promote and enhance understanding of the behavior, psychological, cognitive, and brain sciences.
International Union of Psychological Science fund (hosted by American Psychological Foundation) to further the development of psychological science and psychological scientists in low-income, transitional, and developing countries
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) project to incorporate climate science in theological education
Hearing Loop Initiative supporting the introduction of an effective hearing assistance technology around the U.S through the Hearing Loss Association of America.
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland annual program support
Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence support for “women’s self-determination through advocacy, shelter, support, and education.”
St. Nicholas Center a website and more that helps people discover the person of faith behind Santa Claus and to learn about his life supporting justice for the vulnerable and those in need