ABOUT THE FOUNDATION


The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation invests in creative thinkers and problem solvers working to ensure that people, communities, and the planet can flourish. Together with our partners, we are harnessing society’s collective capacity to solve our toughest problems. A nonpartisan philanthropy, the Hewlett Foundation has made grants in the U.S. and globally for nearly six decades based on an approach that emphasizes long-term support, collaboration, and trust.



Globally, we make grants to address both longstanding and emerging challenges, like our efforts to reduce the growing threat of climate change, contribute to evidence informed policy making, and reimagine the economy and society. Our U.S. efforts prioritize strengthening democracy, advancing K-12 education for all students , and supporting community-led conservation. In the San Francisco Bay Area we call home, we make grants to support meaningful artistic experiences in loc...