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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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Who Is Fred Blackwell? Nine Questions for the CEO of The San Francisco Foundation
Foundation: San Francisco Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
People describe a traditional approach to philanthropy that seeks a different kind of impact, and I feel that is a false dichotomy. People with newfound wealth could learn a lot from established...more
Foundation: San Francisco Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
People describe a traditional approach to philanthropy that seeks a different kind of impact, and I feel that is a false dichotomy. People with newfound wealth could learn a lot from established...more
"We Have to Try." Three Questions for Larry Kramer, President of the Hewlett Foundation
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Second, they are objects of media fascination, celebrities whose philanthropic choices are scrutinized very publicly. The Hewletts acquired their wealth gradually, without media scrutiny, and this...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Second, they are objects of media fascination, celebrities whose philanthropic choices are scrutinized very publicly. The Hewletts acquired their wealth gradually, without media scrutiny, and this...more
Weathering the Storm: How a Global Family Planning Outfit Is Coping With Funding Cuts
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Despite encouraging signs that the global philanthropic community will help organizations such as MSI weather the current storm, the loss of USAID money ... winds that we cannot control,” said John...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Despite encouraging signs that the global philanthropic community will help organizations such as MSI weather the current storm, the loss of USAID money ... winds that we cannot control,” said John...more
Mexico City Policy ensures US funds won't force 'abortion ideology,' backers say
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
The She Decides NGO was launched by the Dutch government to encourage donors to replace the funding cut by the Mexico City Policy. About $450 million has been raised from country donors, especially...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
The She Decides NGO was launched by the Dutch government to encourage donors to replace the funding cut by the Mexico City Policy. About $450 million has been raised from country donors, especially...more
Adapting our philanthropy in trying times
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Less than two percent of philanthropic dollars are presently spent in the fight to mitigate global warming. Think about that for a moment. Climate change is—unquestionably—among the most serious...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Less than two percent of philanthropic dollars are presently spent in the fight to mitigate global warming. Think about that for a moment. Climate change is—unquestionably—among the most serious...more
Calif. Cities Should Look to This SF Affordable Housing Finance Model
Foundation: San Francisco Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
The San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, where I'm executive director, is an example of a solution that coordinates public, private and philanthropic capital to remedy this particular contributor...more
Foundation: San Francisco Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
The San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, where I'm executive director, is an example of a solution that coordinates public, private and philanthropic capital to remedy this particular contributor...more
Empowering the Delta
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Packard Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
In June 2016, Peterson was named executive director of the Walton Family Foundation, the Bentonville-based charitable powerhouse that awards grants totaling almost $400 million annually. On this day,...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Packard Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
In June 2016, Peterson was named executive director of the Walton Family Foundation, the Bentonville-based charitable powerhouse that awards grants totaling almost $400 million annually. On this day,...more
San Jose approves ground lease for new Japantown arts community center
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Additional funders of the project to date include the Packard Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, and ArtPlace America. Taken together, the grants and equity contributed come to about $4.61 million,...more
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Additional funders of the project to date include the Packard Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, and ArtPlace America. Taken together, the grants and equity contributed come to about $4.61 million,...more
The Hewlett Foundation Wants to Fund Your Creative Project
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
... The Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions, a five-year, $8 million initiative to fund 50 exceptional works of art in various disciplines through 2021. Each year of the initiative is dedicated to a...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
... The Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions, a five-year, $8 million initiative to fund 50 exceptional works of art in various disciplines through 2021. Each year of the initiative is dedicated to a...more
Grant Applications Now Open for the 2018 Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Thanks to the Hewlett Foundation run by William and Flora Hewlett, 10 local nonprofit organizations will receive $150,000 grants to commission significant new works of theater, spoken word, and...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Thanks to the Hewlett Foundation run by William and Flora Hewlett, 10 local nonprofit organizations will receive $150,000 grants to commission significant new works of theater, spoken word, and...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
Somos Mayfair-$28,010
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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