The David and Lucile Packard Foundation has appointed Dr. Martin Zanni, a professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, to the Advisory Panel of the Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering program. Dr. Zanni is a 2005 Packard Fellow and joins the prestigious group of scientists and engineers responsible for selecting a new … Continued
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A child’s earliest years set the foundation for a lifetime of health, learning, and well-being. For 60 years, the Packard Foundation has worked to make sure that families have what they need to support their children’s health and development. While our grantmaking strategies have evolved over the years, our work has consistently focused on ensuring … Continued
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When nonprofit organizations are financially healthy and resilient, they can spend more time focused on achieving their missions and less time worrying about making payroll, paying utility bills, and simply trying to stay afloat. For the past six years, we have helped to cover our grantees’ indirect costs, or the expenses of doing business that are … Continued
As we close out 2023, it is with a deep sense of gratitude that we reflect on the unwavering dedication and commitment of our partners to pursue positive change. We invite you to watch this video highlighting a few key examples of progress from this past year.
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Global leaders, scientists, and activists are gathering this week at COP28, the annual U.N. climate conference, against a backdrop of sobering news. A recent study underscores that we have less time than previously thought to limit the Earth’s warming to 1.5° Celsius, the consensus target for avoiding the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. I cannot overstate the urgency … Continued
Today the Packard Foundation joined a groundbreaking alliance of leading philanthropic organizations contributing over $250 million of initial funding to supercharge ocean-based climate solutions through the Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance (ORCA). ORCA’s mission is to address the global climate crisis by coordinating efforts within the ocean community and leveraging philanthropy to scale ocean-based solutions. These … Continued
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David and Lucile Packard believed that philanthropy begins at home. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and conservationist Wallace Stegner, a neighbor of the Packards’ in Los Altos Hills, California, dubbed the state “The Experimental Society,” contemplating its unbounded opportunities and unparalleled contradictions. It was against this backdrop that David and Lucile – having built a successful business … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is pleased to announce that Meshie Knight has been named U.S. Racial Justice Director. In this role, Knight will lead the U.S. Racial Justice Initiative’s strategy development and grantmaking, including the allocation of the remaining resources in the $100 million fund the Foundation established in 2020 to address anti-Black racism in … Continued
Two extraordinary women are each getting $3 million in multiyear, flexible grants along with capacity-building resources to pursue ambitious and transformative climate action. Climate Breakthrough, the organizer of the distinguished Climate Breakthrough Award, today has named GITA SYAHRANI of Indonesia (left in above photo) and JANE FLEMING KLEEB of the United States (right) as its 2023 Awardees. The Climate … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation announced today the 2023 class of Packard Fellows for Science and Engineering. The 35th Anniversary class features 20 innovative early-career scientists and engineers, who will each receive $875,000 over five years to pursue their research. This year’s class of Fellows are exploring new frontiers in their fields of study, … Continued
