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The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (CA)
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation was established by entrepreneur William R. Hewlett with his wife, Flora Lamson Hewlett, and eldest son Walter B. Hewlett.
The foundation's programs aim to help reduce global poverty, limit risk of climate change, improve educations for students in California and elsewhere, improve reproductive health and rights worldwide, support vibrant performing arts in the community, promote philanthropy, and support disadvantaged communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The foundation is classified as a private foundation under section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Hence, it is independent of the Hewlett packard Company and the Hewlett Packard Company Foundation.
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www.hewlett.org
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Facebook - www.facebook.com/HewlettFoundation
Twitter - @Hewlett_Found
The foundation's programs aim to help reduce global poverty, limit risk of climate change, improve educations for students in California and elsewhere, improve reproductive health and rights worldwide, support vibrant performing arts in the community, promote philanthropy, and support disadvantaged communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The foundation is classified as a private foundation under section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Hence, it is independent of the Hewlett packard Company and the Hewlett Packard Company Foundation.
Web Address
www.hewlett.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/HewlettFoundation
Twitter - @Hewlett_Found
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Recent News from Hewlett Foundation
Here's What We Know About Meghan Markle's Giving
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Simons Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Simons Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Moving From Commitment to Action: Hewlett's Refreshed Climate Strategy
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Hewlett's climate team engaged with funding peers, grantee partners, and experts in climate, economics, and development to refine our global climate strategy.The goal is to keep the global average...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Hewlett's climate team engaged with funding peers, grantee partners, and experts in climate, economics, and development to refine our global climate strategy.The goal is to keep the global average...more
The Bill Gates and Big Philanthropy Problems—And Ours
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, United Nations Foundation
Bill Gates may be the world's richest man, but that doesn't mean he's aphilosopher in the traditional sense. In a new book, conservative journalist Tim Schwab calls out the Microsoft co-founder...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, United Nations Foundation
Bill Gates may be the world's richest man, but that doesn't mean he's aphilosopher in the traditional sense. In a new book, conservative journalist Tim Schwab calls out the Microsoft co-founder...more
The Cyber Initiative: Looking back at a decade of cyberpolicy - Hewlett Foundation
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Bill Gates may be the world's richest man, but that doesn't mean he's aphilosopher in the traditional sense. In a new book, conservative journalist Tim Schwab calls out the Microsoft co-founder...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Bill Gates may be the world's richest man, but that doesn't mean he's aphilosopher in the traditional sense. In a new book, conservative journalist Tim Schwab calls out the Microsoft co-founder...more
Marking the End of the Cyber Initiative
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
In 2014, the Hewlett-Packard Foundation launched the Cyber Initiative, a five-year, $160 million effort to create a more "robust and capable" field of cyber policy. Its 10-year run ended in 2023,...more
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
In 2014, the Hewlett-Packard Foundation launched the Cyber Initiative, a five-year, $160 million effort to create a more "robust and capable" field of cyber policy. Its 10-year run ended in 2023,...more
Celebrating Black History Month with Moments of Pride, Reflection and Learning
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
It's Black History Month, and for Tina Fletcher, that means spending 10 minutes a day learning about influential black leaders. "As a former history teacher, I have many favorites," she tells the...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
It's Black History Month, and for Tina Fletcher, that means spending 10 minutes a day learning about influential black leaders. "As a former history teacher, I have many favorites," she tells the...more
National Arts Summit Explores the Transformative Power of Culture in Our Communities
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Knight Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Joyce Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
"At this moment marked by threats to our democracy, the arts and humanities are an asset to our country that allows us to understand each other better," Maria Rosario Jackson, chair of the National...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Knight Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Joyce Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
"At this moment marked by threats to our democracy, the arts and humanities are an asset to our country that allows us to understand each other better," Maria Rosario Jackson, chair of the National...more
The Tenuous Place of Big Philanthropy in America'S Social Contract
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Helmsley Charitable Trust
Sohrab Ahmari's new book, Tyranny, Inc.: How Private Power Crushed American Liberty and What to Do About It, isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of free enterprise. In fact, the co-founder and...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Helmsley Charitable Trust
Sohrab Ahmari's new book, Tyranny, Inc.: How Private Power Crushed American Liberty and What to Do About It, isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of free enterprise. In fact, the co-founder and...more
California Arts Council Announces Creative Economy Workgroup Members
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has tasked a new group with coming up with a plan to boost the state's creative economy, the Los Angeles Times reports. "We are deeply grateful for this...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has tasked a new group with coming up with a plan to boost the state's creative economy, the Los Angeles Times reports. "We are deeply grateful for this...more
The Path to Clean Energy: Philanthropic Funders Pool Resources to Support Communities
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Invest in Our Future stands out because it is directly linked to legislation that aligns with the long-term goals of climate...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Invest in Our Future stands out because it is directly linked to legislation that aligns with the long-term goals of climate...more
Illustrative Grants from Hewlett Foundation
Center on Education Policy-$100,000
Northeast States Center for a Clean Air Future-$20,000
Transportation and Land Use Coalition-$32,000
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law-$300,000
Somos Mayfair-$28,010
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Transportation and Land Use Coalition-$32,000
Reproductive Health Technologies Project-$32,000
Reproductive Health Technologies Project-$32,000
MBA-Nonprofit Connection-$55,000
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