The Foundation
Why We Started
In December of 2007, Tina Meier founded the Megan Meier Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, in memory of her 13-year-old daughter, Megan Taylor Meier, who took her own life after being cyberbullied by an adult neighbor pretending to be a boy on MySpace.
Our Mission
“To Support and Inspire Actions to End Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Suicide.”
Our Vision
“To live in a world where bullying and cyberbullying no longer exist.” We believe by empowering our society to celebrate individuality and the acceptance of others, we can work together to make a difference and create a safer and kinder world.
Our Core Values
Integrity: We assure reliability and honesty. We are ethical and respectful in all our endeavors and continually strive to apply high standards and best practices to make a direct and powerful difference in our community.
Education: We work to continually increase our knowledge of current trends and research related to our mission. We anticipate and adapt to changing conditions.
Inclusion: We embrace different abilities, perspectives, and experiences and are committed to promoting equity—welcoming, celebrating, and valuing the contributions of all.
Empathy: We seek to understand, support, and actively listen to individuals needing our services and convey compassion without judgment.