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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
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
With almost $4.9 million raised, Monterey County Gives! set a new record in 2017.
Foundation: Community Foundation for Monterey County, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Packard Foundation
Community Foundation for Monterey County, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel, Cannery Row Company and theWeekly. Beyond that,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Monterey County, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Packard Foundation
Community Foundation for Monterey County, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel, Cannery Row Company and theWeekly. Beyond that,...more
Greenfield Science Workshop receives $100K grant
Foundation: Packard Foundation
SOUTH COUNTY — Greenfield Community Science Workshop has received a $100,000 grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation that will allow the city program to continue offering free hands-on...more
Foundation: Packard Foundation
SOUTH COUNTY — Greenfield Community Science Workshop has received a $100,000 grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation that will allow the city program to continue offering free hands-on...more
New Application for Acoustics Helps Estimate Marine Life Populations
Foundation: International Community Foundation, Packard Foundation, Helmsley Charitable Trust
The National Science Foundation, the Baja Coastal Institute, the International Community Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and The Helmsley Charitable Trust funded the research. Cabo...more
Foundation: International Community Foundation, Packard Foundation, Helmsley Charitable Trust
The National Science Foundation, the Baja Coastal Institute, the International Community Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and The Helmsley Charitable Trust funded the research. Cabo...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
Editorial, Dec. 10, 2017: The season of cheerful giving opportunities
Foundation: Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, Packard Foundation
There's also an online, crowdsourcing opportunity for donating this year: Santa Cruz Gives, santacruzgives.org, which is sponsored by The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, with support from Good...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, Packard Foundation
There's also an online, crowdsourcing opportunity for donating this year: Santa Cruz Gives, santacruzgives.org, which is sponsored by The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, with support from Good...more
Salinas Youth Initiative exhibit celebrates East Salinas youth and programs
Foundation: Packard Foundation
The Salinas Youth Initiative, which is funded by The David & Lucile Packard Foundation, developed the stories and provides funding for 14 local nonprofit programs focused on academics,...more
Foundation: Packard Foundation
The Salinas Youth Initiative, which is funded by The David & Lucile Packard Foundation, developed the stories and provides funding for 14 local nonprofit programs focused on academics,...more
Wish Book donations help create a community of givers
Foundation: Packard Foundation
... Club about “The Giving Code,” the landmark report about Silicon Valley philanthropy that the Packard Foundation released last year. There have been many such discussions over the past year,...more
Foundation: Packard Foundation
... Club about “The Giving Code,” the landmark report about Silicon Valley philanthropy that the Packard Foundation released last year. There have been many such discussions over the past year,...more
National Leaders in Philanthropy, Wildlife Ecology and Natural Resources Policy Join Audubon ...
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Packard Humanities Institute
Conservation nonprofit adds Packard Foundation executive, Clemson University professor and former deputy secretary of the Interior to board of...more
Foundation: Packard Foundation, Packard Humanities Institute
Conservation nonprofit adds Packard Foundation executive, Clemson University professor and former deputy secretary of the Interior to board of...more
“WHO WAKES UP EVERY DAY AND THINKS ABOUT PHILANTHROPY? ONLY A FEW NERDS ...
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Packard Foundation
His most recent publication , Speaking of Change, funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation – is a call for philanthropic institutions to...more
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Packard Foundation
His most recent publication , Speaking of Change, funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation – is a call for philanthropic institutions to...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
Social Enterprise Network Sites
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Spotlight
Is Corporate Philanthropy Dead?
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.