Established in 1966, the Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan philanthropy created through the personal generosity of engineer and entrepreneur Bill Hewlett and his wife, Flora. The Hewlett family’s philanthropic ethos remains at the core of the …

The database below lists grants once they have been reported to and approved by our board of directors. The foundation also shares details about its direct charitable activities (DCAs) and the demographic makeup of its U.S. grantees.

William and Flora Hewlett shared a deep, persistent, and personal belief in a life of charity and philanthropy. When they established the foundation in their Palo Alto home, they captured their many charitable impulses with a loose charter mandating only a “perpetual existence … as a charitable, religious, scientific, literary or ...

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation began in 1966 with the broad purpose of promoting the wellbeing of humanity. We make grants across a number of program areas, many of which we have supported for decades. Our grantmaking also addresses current problems through time-bound initiatives.

Jul 29, 2024 · Our updated Global Climate strategy remains committed to ensuring a sustainable and equitable transition to a low-carbon economy. Also see: How our U.S. Climate strategy is building for a better future

What does the Hewlett Foundation focus on in its grantmaking? We make grants across a number of program areas, many of which we have supported for decades. Globally — including in the U.S. — we make grants to advance gender equity and governance and to reduce the growing threat of climate change.

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The Hewlett Foundation depends on a cooperative working relationship between our president, board and staff. Our board of directors always includes four members of the Hewlett family and between five and 11 other leaders drawn from philanthropy, …

Larry Kramer was President of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation from 2012-2023. Under his leadership, the foundation maintained its commitment to areas of enduring concern, while adapting its approaches and strategies to meet changing circumstances and …

Dec 4, 2024 · We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. The foundation offers excellent benefits and competitive salaries. See our demographics and open positions below. To learn of new opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn.