Photo of MEAF Board Members, officers and staff with students from GiGi's Playhouse.
The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) was established in 1991 with a $15 million endowment by the Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan and the Mitsubishi Electric US group companies. The Foundation supports national grant programs and employee volunteer programs across the United States to make Changes for the Better for youth with disabilities.
Mission & Vision
Since 1991, MEAF has been dedicated to the mission of helping youth with disabilities maximize their potential and participation in society. MEAF's vision is to empower youth with disabilities to lead productive lives through increased employment.
Watch MEAF’s 20th anniversary video and visit What We Do to learn more about how MEAF is working toward this vision.
Financial Information
Since its inception, MEAF and Mitsubishi Electric Employee Volunteers have invested $18 million and more than 85,000 volunteer hours in U.S. based nonprofit organizations.
The Foundation has provided $12 million in National Grants that promote the full inclusion of youth with disabilities in society. MEAF has also given nearly $4 million in Matching Grants and Starfish Matches, doubling the $2 million in charitable contributions of cash, products and volunteer time donated by Mitsubishi Electric US companies and their employees.
People
While MEAF is a philanthropic organization that donates funds to worthy causes, it is our people that truly make a difference. Meet our dedicated Board, Advisors, Staff, and Philanthropic committees that are making Changes for the Better in the lives of young people:
Board of Directors, Officers and Staff
Advisory Committee
Philanthropy Committees
Officers |
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Mr. Keijiro Hora: President | Mr. Peter Salavantis: Assistant Secretary |
Mr. Koichi Kawabata: Treasurer | Ms. Yuri Nakagawa: Assistant Treasurer |
Ms. Helaine Lobman: Secretary |
Staff |
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Mr. Kevin R. Webb: Senior Director | Ms. Tara M.P. Havlicek: Program Officer |
MEAF Philanthropy Committees
Employees of the Mitsubishi Electric US companies regularly invest their time and talent in the communities where they live and work. Each principal location in the United States maintains an employee volunteer philanthropy committee. These committees partner with nonprofit organizations in their community, providing cash contributions, product donations, volunteer time and MEAF Matching Grants.
DREAM Committee |
LOVE Committee |
ECHO Committee |
MASH Committee |
GIVE Committee |
K'NECT Committee |
HOPE Committee |
PEACE Committee |
MEMPHIS Committee
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VISION Committee |
LIFT Committee |
AC/DC Committee Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Lanham, MD |