The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, California · EIN 941655673 · Private foundation
Based in Menlo Park, California, The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation has awarded $3.00B across 10,555 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Resources Legacy Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund FOR THE DAMS AND RIVERS FUND | Sacramento, CA | $20.0M | 2017 |
| The Energy Foundation FOR ENERGY FOUNDATION US PROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $17.0M | 2019 |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | — | $15.0M | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
From The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at hewlett.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
- Does The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation fund?
- The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Resources Legacy Fund, The Energy Foundation, Stichting European Climate Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation give in grants?
- The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation reported $471.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.00B over 10,555 grants.
- Where is The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation located?
- The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation is based in Menlo Park, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 941655673.
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