William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, United States

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a private philanthropic organization that supports education, climate change initiatives, and a range of other social and environmental issues through grantmaking and strategic investments.

CCI Score

43.89

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Hewlett Foundation Funds Research to Combat Digital Disinformation

The Hewlett Foundation announced a $10 million commitment over the next two years to support high-quality, multidisciplinary research aimed at understanding and mitigating digital disinformation that threatens U.S. democracy.

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William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

OCT

11

2023

Hewlett Foundation Funds Research to Combat Digital Disinformation
64.80

The Hewlett Foundation announced a $10 million commitment over the next two years to support high-quality, multidisciplinary research aimed at understanding and mitigating digital disinformation that threatens U.S. democracy.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 31

The foundation’s sizable funding initiative directly supports research to strengthen democratic discourse by countering digital disinformation—a key factor undermining public trust and democratic institutions. This proactive support for a well-informed civic debate earns a high positive score under Public and Political Behavior.

Hewlett Foundation announces $10 million commitment to support research on U.S. democracy’s digital disinformation problem
+70

Technology and Services Impact

March 31

By funding research focused on the digital disinformation ecosystem, the initiative also addresses the impact of technology platforms in spreading false or manipulative content. This approach reinforces democratic norms and offers countermeasures against authoritarian manipulation through digital channels, meriting a strong positive score under Technology and Services Impact.

Hewlett Foundation announces $10 million commitment to support research on U.S. democracy’s digital disinformation problem
DEC

01

2020

Hewlett Foundation Launches Economy and Society Initiative
46.45

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced a new five‐year, $50 million Economy and Society Initiative to support a progressive intellectual movement aimed at replacing neoliberalism with policies addressing economic inequality, racial injustice, and climate change.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 31

The foundation’s initiative funds a broad-based effort to challenge the entrenched neoliberal paradigm, which has been linked to rising inequality and environmental degradation. This move aligns with anti-authoritarian, progressive values by supporting transformative public discourse and policy debates.

Hewlett Foundation announces new, five-year $50 million Economy and Society Initiative to support growing movement to replace neoliberalism
+60

Economic and Structural Influence

March 31

By investing significantly in rethinking economic and societal frameworks, the foundation is seeking to influence structural shifts away from neoliberal models that have contributed to systemic inequality. This effort supports a reimagined economic structure favoring equity and progressive reforms.

Hewlett Foundation announces new, five-year $50 million Economy and Society Initiative to support growing movement to replace neoliberalism
AUG

03

2020

Hewlett Foundation Pledges $170M for Racial Justice
49.94

The Hewlett Foundation announced nearly $170 million in funding for racial justice initiatives, including an immediate allocation of $18 million and a new 10‐year commitment of $150 million, while also integrating a racial justice lens across its existing programs.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 31

The Hewlett Foundation’s substantial financial commitment to racial justice demonstrates a proactive effort to address systemic racism and support marginalized communities. By channeling nearly $170 million into initiatives that challenge oppressive structures, the foundation signals a robust anti-fascist, socially responsible agenda.

Hewlett Foundation pledges almost $170 million to racial justice funding
APR

01

2020

Hewlett Foundation Launches Long-term U.S. Democracy Program
48.28

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced that its Madison Initiative will transition into a permanent U.S. Democracy program, ensuring long-term support for American democratic institutions through sustained grantmaking.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 31

The foundation's decision to convert a time-limited project into an ongoing program demonstrates a strong commitment to bolstering democratic institutions at a time of political polarization. This proactive support for long-term democratic engagement is a positive, anti-authoritarian move that reinforces public and political behavior in favor of robust democracy.

Hewlett Foundation makes long-term funding commitment to U.S. democracy
MAY

02

2019

Hewlett Foundation Hosts Verify 2019 Conference on Cybersecurity & Disinformation
33.03

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation organized the Verify 2019 conference, bringing together national security officials, technology leaders, academic experts, and civil society representatives to discuss the rising challenges of cybersecurity threats and disinformation. The event focused on exposing vulnerabilities in governmental and private sector collaboration and highlighted the need for transparency, accountability, and regulatory reform to defend civil society against digital authoritarian practices.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

March 31

By hosting an inclusive conference addressing cybersecurity and disinformation, the Hewlett Foundation provided a critical platform for dialogue among experts on protecting civil society. The event encouraged transparency and accountability in countering authoritarian tactics in cyberspace, thereby reflecting progressive and anti-authoritarian values.

The changing landscape of disinformation and cybersecurity threats: A recap from Verify 2019
JUN

28

2017

Hewlett Foundation's Initiative to Combat Biased News
20.81

The Hewlett Foundation is exploring philanthropic interventions through its Madison Initiative to research and counter biased news, misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda, aiming to reform democratic discourse and mitigate the impacts of partisan media dynamics.
+50

Public and Political Behavior

March 31

The foundation's active engagement in researching and addressing biased news and propaganda as part of its democracy reform work represents a proactive effort to promote informed public discourse and counter authoritarian information strategies.

Hewlett Foundation Battles Biased News
+40

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 31

By targeting the harmful effects of biased news and misinformation, the foundation challenges the use of propaganda to advance authoritarian narratives, signaling a commitment to media transparency and democratic resilience.

Hewlett Foundation Battles Biased News