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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.
Web Address
www.hewlett.org
Social Media Links
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
Foundation Grants and Resources
Recent News from Hewlett Foundation
Free the Rivers! Hewlett Gives Big to Bust Open Old Dams
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Philanthropic dollars have gone toward dam removal projects before. ... Dam removal is an interesting case study in how philanthropy can...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Philanthropic dollars have gone toward dam removal projects before. ... Dam removal is an interesting case study in how philanthropy can...more
Honoring 50 years of philanthropy
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Honoring 50 years of philanthropy .... which supports the philanthropic interests of the children and grandchildren of William and Flora...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Honoring 50 years of philanthropy .... which supports the philanthropic interests of the children and grandchildren of William and Flora...more
Philanthropic Community Applauds Montreal Protocol Amendment to Phase Out Potent ...
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
A group of philanthropic donors applauds an historic amendment to the Montreal Protocol, under which ... “It's also a unique moment for...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
A group of philanthropic donors applauds an historic amendment to the Montreal Protocol, under which ... “It's also a unique moment for...more
Hewlett Foundation awards grant to Arts Council Napa Valley
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Arts Council Napa Valley announced that The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has awarded a $270,000 grant to the county's arts and...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Arts Council Napa Valley announced that The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has awarded a $270,000 grant to the county's arts and...more
Philanthropic Community Answers Call from Developing Nations to Create Fund to Help Expand ...
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Philanthropic group launches $53 million fund dedicated to expanding energy efficiency in developing countries two ... Open Philanthropy...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Philanthropic group launches $53 million fund dedicated to expanding energy efficiency in developing countries two ... Open Philanthropy...more
Community Leadership Project Empowers Nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation for San Benito County
... on April 27, 2016 the following, “Through a rigorous application process, the Community Foundation chose the Food Bank to participate in the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for San Benito County
... on April 27, 2016 the following, “Through a rigorous application process, the Community Foundation chose the Food Bank to participate in the...more
Africa-Focused Giving By US Foundations Grew At Twice The Rate Of Overall International Giving
Foundation: MasterCard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Business investors aren't the only ones spotting Africa's potential. Name-brand foundations are also investing in Africa, making grants on a...more
Foundation: MasterCard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Business investors aren't the only ones spotting Africa's potential. Name-brand foundations are also investing in Africa, making grants on a...more
A Watchdog with Only One Eye
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
If Mayer had wanted to expose philanthropy scandals from the period, she could ... Today the wealthy's “weapon of choice” is philanthropy, and they are ... an excellent example of...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
If Mayer had wanted to expose philanthropy scandals from the period, she could ... Today the wealthy's “weapon of choice” is philanthropy, and they are ... an excellent example of...more
Hamline University receives nearly $500000 in grants for Citizen Assemblies Project
Foundation: Joyce Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Hamline University is thrilled to announce it has received grants from the Joyce Foundation and William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's...more
Foundation: Joyce Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Hamline University is thrilled to announce it has received grants from the Joyce Foundation and William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's...more
Five SUNY community colleges win trailblazing 'Achieving the Dream' grants
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Led by Monroe Community College, SUNY campuses receiving the grants will be supported by the Open SUNY ... of investors that includes the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Bill &...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Led by Monroe Community College, SUNY campuses receiving the grants will be supported by the Open SUNY ... of investors that includes the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Bill &...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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