Middle Child Philanthropy partners with families and philanthropic leaders to transform how wealth, values, and power move across generations.
Our work is about more than preserving legacy. It is about evolving it.
Family philanthropy is at a crossroads. As leadership transitions and next generation voices rise, families seek new ways to remain aligned, innovative, and deeply rooted in their values. Middle Child Philanthropy exists to guide that evolution with intention, fluency, care, and experience.
MEET JAIMIE MAYER
Founded by Jaimie, Middle Child Philanthropy is grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience. As a fourth-generation member of a prominent social justice foundation, Jaimie has navigated firsthand the nuances of multigenerational giving, governance, and identity within family philanthropy. Her perspective is shaped by over 25 years of engagement in this work, offering a rare combination of insider understanding, generational insight, and systems-level thinking.
Through facilitation, advisory, and strategic partnership, Middle Child Philanthropy supports families in strengthening relationships, clarifying purpose, and building philanthropic practices that endure across generations.

