About Us
The Myer Foundation's and Sidney Myer Fund’s mission is to build a fair, just, creative, sustainable and caring society through initiatives that promote positive change in Australia, and in relation to Australia’s regional setting.
“I am not a politician; I do not seek publicity, nor have I any ulterior motive whatsoever, except my love for Australia and the Australian people.” Sidney Myer
A generous philanthropist in his lifetime, Sidney Myer left one tenth of his estate for the benefit of the community in which he made his fortune. The Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation continue the legacy of his generosity, through members of three succeeding generations of the Myer family, who give in many ways, to make significant and lasting changes in our society.
The Myer Foundation was established in 1959 by Sidney’s sons, Baillieu and the late Kenneth Myer, as a way to support initiatives and new opportunities arising from contemporary issues.
The objectives of The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund are:
- To enrich individual and civic life
- To improve the lives of people impoverished from personal, environmental, social or cultural disadvantage
- To protect and strengthen democratic values and participation.
