Meridian Institute To Suspend Operations

Meridian Institute announced today, May 12, 2025, that we will begin winding down our operations and entering a transition phase to responsibly conclude or, where possible, transfer our projects to other institutions. Facing a financial crisis due to the shrinking of our pipeline and the current funding environment for US non-profits, our goal is to wind down operations with respect and diligence. 

We will wrap up our existing and pending contracts, as well as our financial obligations. And we will work with our philanthropic partners to ensure we steward our remaining resources with integrity. 

We are exploring options to transfer some of our initiatives to other organizations, if doing so is feasible and beneficial to our partners. Any organization we currently act as a fiscal sponsor for will be transitioned to another sponsor, collaboratively and thoughtfully in the coming months. 

We are deeply grateful to our dedicated community of staff, affiliates, senior fellows, funders, and partners. We want to thank you for your commitment and partnership over the last 28 years. Together, we have achieved so much. 

While we are closing this chapter, the values Meridian has stood for and the communities we’ve impacted will continue to ripple outward in ways we may never fully see. We are deeply proud of the legacy we leave behind.