William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

We believe the arts are essential for people and communities to thrive and are dedicated to supporting artists in the Bay Area. In response to increasing economic and social challenges, our Performing Arts Program is expanding its support to artists through increased funding and a more holistic approach to their well-being.

Program Officer Adam Fong shares the details of our renewed efforts to ensure Bay Area artists and culture bearers both benefit from and shape the services, policies, and practices that most impact their creative agency and livelihood:

Creative conditions: Expanding our support for Bay Area artists The Hewlett Foundation has supported the arts in the San Francisco Bay Area since its inception. We believe the arts are essential for individuals and communities to thrive and that artists are the cornerstone of cultural practices that enrich our lives and the region. Artists help us connect to our...

Today, the Supreme Court issued 6-3 rulings overturning Chevron deference, longstanding principles established over four decades ago recognizing the value of expertise held within federal agencies. These principles enabled civil servants to bring their deep scientific and technical knowledge to the development of regulations in line with laws passed by Congress to protect the public. Read our Environment Program Director Jonathan Pershing’s statement on how these decisions harm nonprofits’ work and weaken the ability of government to apply sound expertise to address the needs of people, communities, and the planet: https://bit.ly/4eMiVZV

Hewlett Foundation Response to Supreme Court’s Chevron Deference Decisions Today, the Supreme Court issued 6-3 rulings on Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overturning longstanding principles established over four decades ago recognizing the value of expertise held within federal agencies. These principles enabled civil se...

Join us outside to commemorate Juneteenth 2024 with our grantee partner Outdoor Afro. We reflect on the 2.5 years that freedom was delayed for enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Outdoor Afro is launching their annual Making Waves swim program this summer to inspire people to go outdoors and reconnect with their local waterways. Learn more at bit.ly/OutdoorAfroJuneteenth2024

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SCOTUS' decision maintaining access to mifepristone was the only sensible outcome — and good news for today. But we know this is a long fight. As we have done for more than five decades, we stand with our grantee partners to protect reproductive freedom for all people.

Our partners at Humboldt Area Foundation just launched the first-of-its-kind Klamath River Fund! The fund, which launches with over $10 million, will support local efforts to restore the landscape and communities around the Klamath River. We’re proud to support this work bringing Tribal and rural communities together to lead and shape the region’s future.

Our Andrea Keller Helsel said, “It’s a new model for how philanthropy can be a partner in the longer-term work of healing nature and communities. Dam removal was only the first step; now we will see the transformations that are possible when Tribal and rural communities are resourced to come together and co-create a new vision for the region.”

Learn more: https://hafoundation.org/klamath-fund/

Supporting a thriving arts community in Bay Area is not only about fostering self-expression but also supporting organizations so they can adapt and meet the needs of their communities and employees. From shared leadership models to empowering underrepresented voices to challenging traditional structures, our Performing Arts grantee partners are centering organizational development.

Kebo Drew and Madeleine Lim of QWOCMAP - Q***r Women of Color Media Arts Project and Mina Morita and Nailah Harper-Malveaux of Crowded Fire Theater Company joined Michael Courville to share the ways they’re reimagining what leadership looks like at their organizations.

Radical imagination in arts leadership The Hewlett Foundation Performing Arts Program believes in a San Francisco Bay Area where all people can engage in artistic experiences that foster self-expression and community participation. In pursuit of this goal, we partner with arts organizations at the cutting edge of both creative and organi...

“If someone participates in an election they feel is trustworthy, and they see a national governing institution delivering on its needs, the virtuous cycle of liberal democracy lives to see another day.”

Program Director Ali Noorani shares more about our U.S. Democracy work via Inside Philanthropy:

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Gears Up for the Fall Election — and Beyond | Inside Philanthropy The Hewlett Foundation’s U.S. Democracy Program Director Ali Noorani talks elections, trust, misinformation, and how to build centrist and bipartisan constituencies.

We’re pleased to welcome Hannah Garcia as a Performing Arts Program Officer! Hannah brings over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has a deep passion for the arts and grassroots organizing for racial justice. She will manage a portfolio of grants aimed at supporting communities, artists, and youth throughout the Bay Area with a special focus on ensuring communities can engage in artistic and cultural practices that enrich their lives and the region.

“Hannah’s commitment to addressing racial and cultural inequities in the Bay Area and in the arts aligns deeply with the Hewlett Foundation’s vision for this work,” said Program Director Emiko Ono. “Her experience building enduring relationships with a diverse range of organizations and people is impressive. I’m thrilled Hannah is joining the foundation and have no doubt she will further advance our work to support the expansive power of the arts.” https://hewlett.org/newsroom/hewlett-foundation-welcomes-hannah-garcia-as-a-program-officer-with-the-performing-arts-program/

Con emoción anunciamos a la astrofísica y líder universitaria innovadora Amber D. Miller como nuestra próxima presidenta!

Amber, la primera científica y mujer en liderar Hewlett, cuenta con una trayectoria de décadas en la creación de alianzas entre sectores para impulsar cambios significativos y duraderos. Comenzará en septiembre de 2024.

"Desde atender la emergencia climática hasta mejorar el futuro de los sistemas democráticos y económicos y apoyar la educación y la equidad, la Fundación Hewlett está abordando los problemas más importantes que enfrenta la sociedad – los cuales me importan profundamente", dijo Miller. "Me siento honrada de tener la oportunidad de liderar esta fundación, en el espíritu del legado de Bill y Flora Hewlett, y trabajar con el personal, las organizaciones socias y otros aliados en este momento crucial en el que la creatividad y la flexibilidad de la filantropía se necesita con urgencia.”

Pueden leer el anuncio completo aquí: https://hewlett.org/la-fundacion-hewlett-nombra-a-la-astrofisica-amber-d-miller-como-proxima-presidenta/

Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer l’astrophysicienne et leader universitaire pionnière Amber D. Miller comme notre prochaine présidente!

Première scientifique et première femme à diriger Hewlett, Amber possède une expérience de plusieurs décennies dans la création de partenariats intersectoriels pour susciter un changement significatif et durable. Elle débutera en septembre 2024.

« Qu'il s'agisse de répondre à l'urgence climatique, d'améliorer l'avenir des systèmes démocratiques et économiques ou de soutenir l'éducation et l'équité, la Fondation Hewlett s'attaque aux problèmes les plus importants auxquels la société est confrontée – et à ceux qui me tiennent profondément à cœur », a déclaré Miller. « Je suis honorée d'avoir l'opportunité de diriger cette fondation, dans l'esprit de l'héritage de Bill et Flora Hewlett, et de travailler avec le personnel, les organisations bénéficiaires et d'autres partenaires à ce moment crucial où la créativité et la flexibilité de la philanthropie sont nécessaires de toute urgence. »

Vous pouvez lire l'annonce complète ici : https://hewlett.org/newsroom/la-fondation-hewlett-nomme-lastrophysicienne-amber-d-miller-comme-prochaine-presidente/

We are excited to announce astrophysicist and pathbreaking university leader Amber D. Miller as our next president!

The first scientist and woman to lead Hewlett, Amber brings a decades-long track record of building partnerships across sectors to drive meaningful, lasting change. She will start in September 2024.

“From addressing the climate emergency to improving the future of democratic and economic systems to supporting education and equity, the Hewlett Foundation is tackling the most important issues facing society — and ones that I care about deeply,” Miller said. “I am honored by the opportunity to lead this foundation, in the spirit of Bill and Flora Hewlett’s legacy, and work with staff, grantees, and other partners at this crucial moment when the creativity and flexibility of philanthropy is urgently needed.”

You can read the full announcement here: https://hewlett.org/newsroom/hewlett-foundation-names-astrophysicist-amber-d-miller-as-next-president/

“Effective, efficient, accountable national governing institutions are fundamental to civil society and the health of our democracy.”

Program Officer Chayenne Polimédio shares more about building a flourishing and inclusive democracy ⬇️

Funder Q&A with Chayenne Polimédio, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Learn more about how Chayenne is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work she is most proud of, and questions she’d like to engage funder colleagues in.

Seventy years after , integration is still our best answer to ensuring all students have access to great educational opportunities.

Ary Amerikaner from grantee partner Brown's Promise shares more about educational equity in The Hechinger Report.

OPINION: Sadly, our progress is stalled and backsliding 70 years after Brown v. Board - The Hechinger Report Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education, our schools are still segregated and separate is still unequal. Here are real actions we can take toward realizing Brown’s promise.

Our Effective Philanthropy Group is looking for a Strategy Officer! This role supports the continuous improvements to our philanthropic practices and works closely with program staff to inform and strengthen the foundation's strategies.

Learn more: https://hewlett.org/careers/

We’re excited to announce Tendisai Chigwedere will join our Gender Equity + Governance team as a Program Officer! Tendisai will support our Inclusive Governance portfolio to ensure governments are responsive to people’s needs and aspirations. She brings over two decades of experience across advocacy, public sector innovation, and philanthropy; and a deep passion for helping citizens use their agency and power to hold governments accountable. Learn more: https://hewlett.org/newsroom/hewlett-foundation-welcomes-tendisai-chigwedere-as-a-program-officer-in-the-gender-equity-and-governance-program/
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¡Nos complace anunciar que Tendisai Chigwedere se unirá a nuestro equipo de Equidad de Género y Gobernanza como Oficial de Programa! Tendisai apoyará nuestro portafolio de Gobernanza Inclusiva para garantizar que los gobiernos respondan a las necesidades y aspiraciones de las personas. Cuenta con más de dos décadas de experiencia en incidencia, innovación del sector público y filantropía; y una profunda pasión por apoyar a las y los ciudadanos a utilizar su agencia y poder para exigir rendición de cuentas a los gobiernos. Más información: https://hewlett.org/newsroom/la-fundacion-hewlett-da-la-bienvenida-a-tendisai-chigwedere-como-oficial-de-programa-en-el-programa-de-equidad-de-genero-y-gobernanza/
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Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que Tendisai Chigwedere rejoindra notre équipe d’Équité des Genres + Gouvernance en tant que responsable de programme ! Tendisai soutiendra notre portefeuille de Gouvernance Inclusive pour garantir que les gouvernements répondent aux besoins et aux aspirations des citoyens. Elle apporte plus de deux décennies d'expérience dans les domaines du plaidoyer, de l'innovation dans le secteur public et la philanthropie ; et une profonde passion pour aider les citoyens à utiliser leur engagement et leur pouvoir pour demander des comptes aux gouvernements. En savoir plus : https://hewlett.org/newsroom/la-hewlett-foundation-accueille-tendisai-chigwedere-en-tant-que-chargee-de-programme-dans-le-cadre-du-programme-equite-des-genres-et-gouvernance/

We’re committed to a just and equitable future where people and the planet can thrive. This , we’re incredibly grateful for the work our grantee partners are doing to combat and conserve our lands and waters for generations to come.

The Bears Ears Coalition and the Yurok Tribe reached historic partnerships and agreements with the federal government to regain rights to sacred land. Highlighting the importance of tribal participation and land stewardship, Bears Ears National Monument now has a plan for tribal and federal co-management of the land and ownership of the Redwoods park land has been returned to the Yurok Tribe. And Western Energy Project, National Wildlife Federation, The Wildlife Society, Center for Western Priorities, and Taxpayers for Common Sense secured a new ruling on oil and gas leasing that’ll not only provide fair returns for taxpayers, but also protect important cultural sites and habitats.

We're for the first-ever Data Officer! This role would join our Grantmaking, Learning, and Operations team and would have the opportunity to shape how we utilize grants data across the foundation.

Learn more about the role and how to apply: https://hewlett.org/careers/

Reproductive rights, health, and justice are in crisis in the United States. We’re committed to making accessible, unbiased, and supportive reproductive health care available to those facing the greatest barriers. Our new U.S. Reproductive Equity strategy seeks to:

💪 Strengthen state and local reproductive health organizations
✍️ Shift the narrative and culture around reproductive health
✨ Ensure people have access to the abortion and contraception options of their choice

Program Officer Aimee Arrambide shares about the new strategy and our work to ensure everyone has access to the abortion and contraceptive care they want and need to fulfill their life aspirations.

Our new U.S. Reproductive Equity strategy Reproductive freedom — the ability to determine whether, when, and under what circumstances to have children — enables people to achieve personal autonomy, economic empowerment, family well-being, and ultimately, to thrive. For over 50 years, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has supporte...

Last week at SXSW EDU, Education Program Director Kent McGuire joined a conversation on how public schools can be built around students and how they can prepare students to be active and informed participants in our democracy. Watch the full conversation:

The Future of Democracy Starts in the Classroom | SXSW EDU 2024 The civic mission of public education has always been at its heart. As polarization grows, civic engagement declines, and we face one of the most critical el...

Women are at the forefront of organizations and movements advocating for policies to ensure our collective well-being. On International Women’s Day, we’re grateful to our grantee partners who are leading the work to build a future where women and girls can fulfill their aspirations.

Next week at CSW68, we join our partners UNICEF to host . Gender Equity + Governance Program Director Mallika Dutt will join a panel discussion on social protection systems to ensure that everyone, especially women and girls, can thrive.

Our Cyber Initiative spent the last decade supporting the development of a more robust cyber policy field. In that time, the initiative supported more than 100 grantee partners with over $160 million in charitable contributions.

We knew we weren’t going to “solve” cyber challenges in just ten years, but we’ve seen tremendous growth in a field that can continue to thrive, offering new solutions to society’s most pressing cyber challenges. We are so grateful to all of our grantees and partners for all of their efforts to keep individuals and societies around the world safe online.

Our Cyber team shares their own reflections, and we commissioned several external projects to better understand our impact and what we’ve learned.

The Cyber Initiative: Looking back at a decade of cyberpolicy The Cyber Initiative was launched in 2014 to build a more robust and capable cyber policy field. Initially a five-year commitment, the initiative was extended for another five years to continue supporting the people and organizations working on critical cybersecurity issues. In a decade of grantmaki...

In our Performing Art Program’s strategic framework, art and artists are central to thriving Bay Area communities. An evaluation of our work thus far found that our grantmaking is aligned with our goals and heard a clear call for the foundation to raise our voice in support of issues important to the Bay Area arts community. More about what we’ve learned:

An assessment of our Performing Arts Program grantmaking strategies Our 2020 strategic framework centers the role of the arts and artists in cultivating thriving Bay Area communities and establishes a wide view of what it means for the Hewlett Foundation to support a healthy arts ecosystem. It envisions our role as a supporter of a wide variety of artistic forms and...

This year, we’re continuing our work to increase confidence in elections and enhance the capacity of our national governing institutions. Mitigating the impact of polarization on democracy is a long-term endeavor and we believe strong institutions and processes are the foundation for a durable and inclusive democracy.

Learn more about our work from U.S Democracy Program Director Ali Noorani.

To defend, strengthen, and improve U.S. democracy: Our priorities for this year In the midst of a deeply polarizing election cycle projected to be the most expensive of all time, it is easy to be pessimistic about the state of our nation’s democracy. Political divisions appear to be widening, while public confidence in critical institutions continues to wane. Global conflicts...

We're ! We're looking for a Program Officer to join our Performing Arts team.

This position will make grants to advance artistic & cultural expression and lead the program's Communities strategy. Learn more ➡️

Careers The Hewlett Foundation has approximately 130 employees, in programmatic, operational and investment roles, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Across the organization, our employees are challenged with meaningful work, have the resources for ongoing professional development and learning and contr...

During a time of extreme polarization, what are the forces that can bring people together? The arts not only can bridge divides, but also offer an opportunity to build a future rooted in mutual respect where all people can thrive. Across the Bay Area we see how our grantee partners like Destiny Arts Center, Mosaic America, Black Cultural Zone, Headlands Center for the Arts, La Peña Cultural Center, and more are bringing communities together, fostering mutual respect, and building agency.

Our Adam Fong and Nathan Large explore the expansive power of the arts – and the role it plays in a healthy democracy.

Our new Evidence-Informed Policymaking strategy is here! Under the updated strategy, our team is working to:
⬆️ Increase support for African organizations
📊 Create capacity and incentivize the responsible use of data
💪 Strengthen the EIP ecosystems at all levels

Our Chris Chibwana, Chris Maloney, and Ousseynou Ngom share more about the new strategy, what they’ve learned, and the opportunities for the EIP work.
https://hewlett.org/announcing-our-new-evidence-informed-policymaking-strategy/
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Notre nouvelle stratégie d'élaboration de politiques fondées sur des données probantes est là ! Dans le cadre de la stratégie mise à jour, notre équipe s’efforce de :
⬆️ Accroître le soutien aux organisations africaines
📊 Créer des capacités et encourager l’utilisation responsable des donnes
💪 Renforcer les écosystèmes EIP a tous les niveaux
Chris Chibwana, Chris Maloney et Ousseynou Ngom partagent davantage sur la nouvelle stratégie, ce qu’ils ont appris et les opportunités qu’ils entrevoient pour le travail d'EIP.
https://hewlett.org/annonce-de-notre-nouvelle-strategie-delaboration-de-politiques-fondees-sur-des-donnees-probantes/

Our Media and Communications grantmaking supports healthier information ecosystems. We recently sat down with Media Impact Funders to share how we’re approaching this work and the importance of flexible funding.

Learn more about the work:

Member Spotlight: William and Flora Hewlett Foundation | Media Impact Funders The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, established in 1966 by Hewlett-Packard co-founder William Redington Hewlett and his wife Flora Lamson, has a rich history of media funding, one that’s about as old as the foundation itself. Starting with one of its first media grants to the organization no...

For all people to thrive, we must confront persistent and pervasive inequities. At the foundation, we’re working to address those inequities both within the foundation’s culture and through our grantmaking.

Katherine Wheatle, Brooke Treadwell, and Amanda Lanceplaine from our Culture, Race, and Equity team reflect on the progress we’ve made at the foundation and how we plan to deepen that work ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UlIyJ8