Myers Park Foundation Inc. was formed in 1980 to complement the efforts of the Homeowners Association in preservation efforts. The Foundation is entirely separate from the dues-paying membership organization and is managed by seven trustees, most of whom are not members of the Myers Park Homeowners Association Board. There are no dues, and all fund raising efforts have been through the sale of the Legacy books or by donations.  Since the Foundation is a 501(c)(3)  tax-exempt organization, gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible under IRS rules. 

Legacy-The Myers Park Story has been printed twice, and the second edition is almost sold out. About eighteen copies are still available: first come – first served.  A few special leather bound copies are available to persons who make a significant donation to the Foundation ($500.00 or more donation). The book sales have supported the six year tree replenishing  program undertaken in the 1990’s and the design/approval and additional cost of the gateway/bus shelters constructed on East Boulevard near Sugar Creek.

The City Council has elected to change their policy of repairing sidewalks with asphalt so that new repairs will be with concrete. However, there are still places portions of asphalt sidewalk that are not deemed dangerous, and are not on the City’s priority list. If a homeowner wants to have cosmetic repairs made but can not afford the full cost, the Foundation has a small fund available to assist you.

Some of the Foundation’s limited funds will be used to supplement the Homeowners Association efforts to replace trees along neighborhood streets. While we are pleased that so many neighbors participated in the volunteer contributions made with their annual membership, the Foundation will donate a portion of the cost of tree replacements.  Homeowners desiring to make a significant contribution to the tree replacement fund can do so through the Foundation, in order to obtain a tax deduction.

The Foundation was initially involved in the development concept of Queens West, later finished by a private developer. We still have “standing” (a legal position) in assuring that this area will always remain consistent with the original concept and design.

The original trustees of the Myers Park Foundation were the following:

Lyn Bond, Jr.

R. Michael Childs

E. H. Copeland, Jr.

Benjamin T. Tison III. 

You may contact the Foundation at tcoffice@bellsouth.net