MG2 Foundation

MG2 Foundation is an outgrowth of the global architecture and design firm MG2, which has been deeply committed to giving back to the communities in which we design and live for over 50 years. Each philanthropic undertaking represents social issues, challenges, and personal passions held by the MG2 Foundation community.

“What we build as a society only matters if it improves lives. That’s true in architecture, and it’s just as true in how we show up for our communities.”
– Jerry Lee, Executive Director

Our Impact

Architecture is more than just designing buildings – it’s about creating lasting relationships with the communities we serve. Our work is shaped by the needs, aspirations, and challenges of those who live and work in the spaces we design.

The MG2 Foundation is dedicated to fostering meaningful community connections and diversifying the architectural profession. We do this by funding architectural education, fostering philanthropic opportunities in our communities, and partnering with charitable organizations who support inclusivity, reinforce social justice, and elevate equity.

From hands-on volunteering to strategic philanthropy, our goal is to make tangible differences in our communities. By engaging with communities not just as architects but as advocates, collaborators, and neighbors, we leave a lasting impact on our world.

Mission

Our mission is to diversify our profession and activate a more just, equitable, and inclusive world.

Vision

We envision a profession where anyone can reach their full potential; a world where we come together with conviction to create and design environments that offer memorable experiences to all, regardless of who they are, where they come from, or what they hope to become.

Values

Design Excellence
Social Responsibility
Leadership
Integrated Approach
Results

Community Partners

We’re all in this together—and that’s as true today as it will be tomorrow. Our community partners inspire us and keep our mission alive. The MG2 Foundation believes that individual achievement means nothing without collective benefit—and that’s as true today as it has ever been.

Spreading Community Cheer Through Chicken

The Holiday Rotisserie Chicken Delivery began with a simple observation and a desire to help. Sixteen years ago, Jerry Lee recognized a growing need at the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) Food Bank and responded with a practical, heartfelt idea: provide families with warm, ready-to-share holiday meals. What started as a small gesture has evolved into a cherished annual tradition rooted in compassion and community connection.

This year, MG2 employees and community partners once again came together to support the effort, helping deliver hundreds of meals—including 450 donated Costco rotisserie chickens—to families across King County. The initiative reflects the power of collective action, where volunteers, local organizations, and donors unite to ensure neighbors feel supported during the holiday season.

More than a food donation, the Holiday Rotisserie Chicken Delivery represents dignity, generosity, and shared responsibility—demonstrating how one thoughtful act can grow into a lasting tradition that nourishes both body and community spirit.

Friends of Costco Guild
Habitat for Humanity Seattle King County
Habitat for Humanity Restore
Habitat for Humanity SKG
The Home Depot
LiftUP
Low Income Housing Institute
National Organization of Minority Architects
Neighborhood House
Onyx Fine Arts Collective
Phoenix Rescue Mission
Plymouth Housing

READ Alliance
Seattle Children’s Tea
Seattle Chinese Garden
Seattle Design Festival
Sierra Espinosa
Sister Carmen Community Center
Solidarity Sandy Springs
Sumner Costco Depots Children’s Hospital Charity Golf Tournament
Three Square
Urban Artworks
Youthcare