The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (CA)



The David and Lucile Packard Foundation has been operating for more than 45 years now, working with partners worldwide to improve lives of families, children, and communities, as well as restoring and protecting the planet.


They follow the core values of integrity, respect, leadership, commitment, and critical thinking.


The values of the foundation reflect the personal vale of Lucile and David Packard. Today, their children and grandchildren are now guiding the foundation.

Web Address

www.packard.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @PackardFdn

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Packard Foundation


Three Foundations Invest More Than $10 Million in Marine Stewardship Council ...
Foundation: Skoll Foundation, Packard Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

A majority of the foundation's environment grants are made to organizations and programs that pursue lasting conservation solutions for oceans and rivers while also recognizing the role these...more

USC Awards Grants to Journalists
Foundation: California Endowment, Packard Foundation

The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism awarded journalism grants totaling $57,750 to support investigative and explanatory reporting projects which cover topics on obesity and...more

Community Foundation for Monterey County Launches Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Foundation: Community Foundation for Monterey County, Packard Foundation

The Community Foundation for Monterey County held a ribbon-cutting and open house to celebrate its expanded Salinas office and launch the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. The David and Lucile...more

Learning Through After School Programs
Foundation: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

The Chief Operating Officer of the Florida Afterschool Network, Joe Davis, assumed the role of the national spokesperson for the Expaned Learning and Afterschool Project, an initiative funded by the...more

Annenburg and Packard's Reporting Fund
Foundation: California Endowment, Packard Foundation

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health and the USC Annenbeg School for Communication and Journalism announced a reporting fund that will support journalism on children's health. The...more

Tech Field Philanthropy
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation

Jon Swartz of USA Today features big names in technology who have given back to the community as they engage in philanthropic acts at the height of their success. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for...more

Realtors present $53500 to nonprofits
Foundation: Packard Foundation

Proceeds from the event were donated to the Lucile Packard Foundation Children's Fund, Los Gatos Education Foundation, Los Gatos Community Foundation, Los Gatos Public Library and Operation...more

Los Altos Community Foundation Celebrates 20 Years
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Packard Foundation, Los Altos Community Foundation

The Los Altos Community Foundation celebrates their 20th year by hosting their first major fundraiser "A Roaring 20's Gala" which will be held at historical Stonebrook Court estate in Los Altos Hills...more

KIXE-TV Wins $10K Grant to Promote Healthy Eating, Literacy
Foundation: Packard Foundation

For a complete list of funded programs please visit www.kidsdata.org/contents/grants/Default.aspx The foundation's mission is to elevate the priority of children's health, and increase the...more

The Bus Barn Theater
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Los Altos Community Foundation

The Bus Barn Theater is located near downtown North Los Altos. It holds an intimate 99 seat house intended for performing arts. It houses two companies which are the Bus Barn Stage Company and Los...more

Illustrative Grants from Packard Foundation



Abundantia Consulting-$73,600

Acterra Action for a Sustainable Earth-$50,000

Action Against Crime and Violence Education Fund Fight Crime: Invest in Kids-$400,000

Action Against Crime and Violence Education Fund Fight Crime: Invest in Kids-$50,000

Action Against Crime and Violence Education Fund Fight Crime: Invest in Kids-$35,000

Action Canada for Population and Development-$325,000

Action Health Incorporated-$577,718

Advancement Project-$250,000

African Population and Health Research Centre-$200,000

African Population and Health Research Centre-$155,000



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