BACKGROUND

The Organization

The Hewlett Foundation invests in creative thinkers and problem solvers with different perspectives, all working to build an inclusive society where everyone has a meaningful opportunity to thrive. 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. Learn more at www.hewlett.org.

The Performing Arts Program

The Performing Arts program makes grants to support meaningful artistic experiences for communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Hewlett is the largest arts funder in the region, distributing over $25 million annually and supporting the arts across ten Bay Area counties. The program strives to create a Bay Area where all communities honor and support both their own and each other’s artistic and cultural vibrancy. In pursuit of this vision, the progr...