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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
Following the money in public education
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Wallace Foundation
A major study of public education philanthropy found that education reforms have been accompanied over the last decade by a shift in financial support from private foundations. The biggest example is...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Wallace Foundation
A major study of public education philanthropy found that education reforms have been accompanied over the last decade by a shift in financial support from private foundations. The biggest example is...more
Notes on the Limitations of Strategic Philanthropy NPQ Nonprofit ...
Foundation: Public Welfare Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Essentially we embraced the new philanthropy strategic philanthropy To .... some of the most important philanthropic institutions Our new partner the Kresge...more
Foundation: Public Welfare Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Essentially we embraced the new philanthropy strategic philanthropy To .... some of the most important philanthropic institutions Our new partner the Kresge...more
Cutting-Edge Philanthropy: 21st Century Ways IT Is Giving Back
Foundation: Intel Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Both projects are examples of devoting resources to finding long-term solutions to large-scale problems, Litow said. "Investing in this isn't checkbook philanthropy." IBM also has...more
Foundation: Intel Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Both projects are examples of devoting resources to finding long-term solutions to large-scale problems, Litow said. "Investing in this isn't checkbook philanthropy." IBM also has...more
Philanthropy Group Launches Index of High-Impact Nonprofits
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Schwab Charitable
Together, Exchange members are making it easier for philanthropic giving to achieve major positive change by supporting strategies that improve lives and change systems. By creating standards to...more
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Schwab Charitable
Together, Exchange members are making it easier for philanthropic giving to achieve major positive change by supporting strategies that improve lives and change systems. By creating standards to...more
Nonprofits Continue to Have Difficulty Securing Multi-Year Grants, General ...
Foundation: Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust, Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation
The three foundations that awarded the highest percentage of their giving as multi-year grants in 2009 were The William T. Grant Foundation, the James S. McDonnell Foundation and the Richard M....more
Foundation: Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust, Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation
The three foundations that awarded the highest percentage of their giving as multi-year grants in 2009 were The William T. Grant Foundation, the James S. McDonnell Foundation and the Richard M....more
08.23.12.: US News Bits | Philanthropy Journal
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Prior to coming to Ralston Center, Mr. Lukach was the CEO for The Center for Autism in Philadelphia where he successfully expanded the organization's programs, services and philanthropic support....more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Prior to coming to Ralston Center, Mr. Lukach was the CEO for The Center for Autism in Philadelphia where he successfully expanded the organization's programs, services and philanthropic support....more
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Announces Grants
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Hewlett Foundation
The Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors announced grants amounting to $3.1 million, awarded through the California Education Policy, to eight nonprofit organizations working to advance education policy...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Hewlett Foundation
The Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors announced grants amounting to $3.1 million, awarded through the California Education Policy, to eight nonprofit organizations working to advance education policy...more
Humboldt Area Foundation Invites North Coast Community Organizers
Foundation: Humboldt Area Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Humboldt Area Foundation invited North Coast Community organizers over coffee and bagels for a talk on advocacy and lobbying. The presenters of the talk are Troy Fletcher of HAF, Connie Stewart...more
Foundation: Humboldt Area Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Humboldt Area Foundation invited North Coast Community organizers over coffee and bagels for a talk on advocacy and lobbying. The presenters of the talk are Troy Fletcher of HAF, Connie Stewart...more
Guidestar's New President and CEO
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
The leading source of nonprofit information, GuideStar, chose Jacob Harold as their new president and CEO. Harold is a highly respected grantmaker, social change strategist, and author, and has...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
The leading source of nonprofit information, GuideStar, chose Jacob Harold as their new president and CEO. Harold is a highly respected grantmaker, social change strategist, and author, and has...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
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
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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