A Private Foundation located in LOS ALTOS, CA



Latest data derived from the private foundation e-Filings updated by the IRS

IRS Form 990 PF

T

2022 Tax Year

About this Private Foundation: 361568

This private foundation, located in Los Altos, provides grants to support various initiatives, including reproductive health, conservation, and organizational effectiveness. It engages in local grantmaking and promotes philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking foundations. The foundation maintains a property that serves as a conference center for staff, grantees, and community groups, ensuring accessibility to resources. Additionally, it offers fellowships aimed at encouraging promising early-career university professors in science and engineering. The foundation is committed to fostering research and education in its focus areas, ultimately enhancing community well-being and advancing knowledge.

Foundation Profile

In the realm of philanthropic support, one prominent private foundation stands out for its unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of life for children, families, and communities. With total assets exceeding $8.2 billion, this foundation is dedicated to fostering impactful change through strategic grantmaking, distributing over $543 million in grants during the 2023 tax year. The foundation prioritizes a diverse range of funding areas, including reproductive health, conservation, organizational effectiveness, and local grantmaking. Its funding strategies are designed to empower organizations that drive social progress and innovation. Notably, the foundation places a strong emphasis on supporting early-career scientists and engineers, encouraging them to advance their research with minimal funding restrictions. This unique approach not only nurtures the next generation of scientific leaders but also catalyzes breakthroughs that can benefit society at large. Geographically, the foundation's reach extends across various regions, with a particular focus on initiatives that resonate locally. It is committed to fostering community engagement and collaboration, ensuring that its grants address pressing needs and opportunities within those communities. The foundation also maintains properties that serve as meeting and conference facilities, further promoting dialogue and partnership among grantees and local organizations. Eligibility for funding is broad, encompassing nonprofit organizations and initiatives that align with the foundation's mission. Whether you are working in philanthropy, conservation, or community health, there are numerous opportunities available to support your endeavors. As you consider your next steps in pursuing funding, we encourage qualified applicants to explore the array of possibilities available through this foundation. Your innovative ideas and commitment to positive change could find the support they need to flourish. Visit The Grant Portal to discover how you can align your vision with funding opportunities that drive meaningful impact.
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THE DAVID AND LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION

LOS ALTOS, CA

Summary

Assets

$8.2b

Distributions

$543.1m

Contributions

$0

Grant Median

$373.1k

Count

1.1k

Grant Max

$51.2m
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Latest Tax e-Filing

2022

Published by IRS

2023

People

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# Name Title Hours / Wk Comp ($)
1 NANCY LINDBORG PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00 753375

Charitable Activities

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$1672895

THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS THE TAAFFE PROPERTY IN LOS ALTOS HILLS. THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS HAS GRANTED A PATHWAY EASEMENT ACROSS THE PROPERTY AND A CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO PROTECT THE ORCHARD AND RIPARIAN AREAS. THE EXISTING RESIDENCE ON THE PROPERTY WAS REMODELED FOR USE BY THE FOUNDATION SPECIFICALLY AS A MEETING AND CONFERENCE FACILITY. IT IS APPROPRIATELY STAFFED AND CONFIGURED TO ACCOMODATE MEETING AND THEREFORE, SERVES AS A CONFERENCE CENTER FOR USE BY STAFF, GRANTEES, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS.

$875751

THE PACKARD FELLOWSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ENCOURAGE THE NATION'S MOST PROMISING EARLY-CAREER UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS TO PURSUE THEIR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH WITH FEW FUNDING RESTRICTIONS. EACH YEAR, UP TO 20 FELLOWS ARE SELECTED. IN 2022, APPROXIMATELY 117 FELLOWS WERE ACTIVE AND 20 FELLOWS RECEIVED AWARDS. THE FOUNDATION HOPES THAT THESE EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS WILL REMAIN WITHIN ACADEMIA TO CONDUCT BASIC RESEARCH AND TO TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENCE LEADERS. EACH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION CONVENES A NATIONAL MEETING FOR THESE EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTISTS TO PRESENT THE RESULTS OF THEIR RESEARCH.

Grants

Filters

Amount

Min
-
Max

State

CA

City

LOS ALTOS

Purpose

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
2
CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE
8
LOCAL GRANTMAKING
5
CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES
3
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
1
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

2558 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 50,000 CENTRO MEXICANO DE DERECHO AMBIENTAL AC ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS , 2022
$ 100,000 CENTRO MEXICANO DE DERECHO AMBIENTAL AC CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE , 2022
$ 120,000 CENTRO MEXICANO PARA LA DEFENSA DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE AC CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE , 2022
$ 20,000 CENTRO PARA EL DESARROLLO SOCIAL Y LA SUSTENTABILIDAD NUIWARI AC CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE , 2022
$ 40,000 CENTRO PARA EL DESARROLLO SOCIAL Y LA SUSTENTABILIDAD NUIWARI AC CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE , 2022
$ 150,000 CERES INC CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE BOSTON, MA 2022
$ 30,000 CHILD ADVOCATES OF SILICON VALLEY INC ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS MILPITAS, CA 2022
$ 50,000 CHILD ADVOCATES OF SILICON VALLEY INC LOCAL GRANTMAKING MILPITAS, CA 2022
$ 625,000 CHILDREN NOW CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES OAKLAND, CA 2022
$ 200,000 CHILDRENS COALITION FOR NORTHEAST LOUISIANA REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MONROE, LA 2022
$ 200,000 CHILDREN'S ACTION ALLIANCE INC CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES PHOENIX, AZ 2022
$ 150,000 CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE INC CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES LAS VEGAS, NV 2022
$ 135,000 CHILDREN'S HEALTH COUNCIL INC LOCAL GRANTMAKING PALO ALTO, CA 2022
$ 1,000,000 CHILDREN'S HEALTH COUNCIL INC SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES PALO ALTO, CA 2022
$ 20,000 CHILE-CALIFORNIA COUNCIL CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2022
$ 200,000 CHINA DIALOGUE TRUST CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE , 2022
$ 225,500 CHINA DIALOGUE TRUST CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE , 2022
$ 25,000 CHINESE PERFORMING ARTS OF AMERICA LOCAL GRANTMAKING SAN JOSE, CA 2022
$ 30,000 CHINESE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION LOCAL GRANTMAKING SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2022
$ 25,000 CHOPSTICKS ALLEY ART LOCAL GRANTMAKING SAN JOSE, CA 2022
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Instructions

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Deadlines

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Restrictions

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Contact

THE DAVID AND LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION
343 SECOND STREET
LOS ALTOS,CA,940223622
6509487658

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Private Foundation Grants of $373.1k Available in LOS ALTOS, CA