The Packard Humanities Institute
Preselected recipients only
The Packard Humanities Institute is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $281,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.5 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$281,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$918 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.8 million the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.8 million | 17 | $853 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 8 | $918 million |
How to apply
The Packard Humanities Institute says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Packard Humanities Institute funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $2.3 million in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 1 | $87,040 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies Athens | To support the purchase of building to house the irish isntitute | $1.4 million |
| Stanford Theatre Foundation | To support stanford theatre building refurbishment | $1.0 million |
| University of Oxford | Charitable donation | $320,000 |
| American School in Athens | To support the agora excavations poject | $312,000 |
| Leiden University | To support for the study of the hinterland of medieval chalkida | $250,000 |
| Stanford Theatre Foundation | To support stanford theatre general operating expenses. | $200,000 |
| UCLA Film Archive | To sof collection services staff salaries and benefits | $100,000 |
| George Eastman Museum | To support funding of staffing positions | $87,040 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Packard
- Barbara P Wright
- Si White
- Walter B Hewlett
- William A Johnson
- Christoph J Wolff
- Richard Hodges
- Arianna Packard Martell
- Woodley Packard
Questions people ask
Does The Packard Humanities Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Packard Humanities Institute give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $281,000.
Who runs The Packard Humanities Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists David W Packard (Pres/Chair/Dir), Barbara P Wright (Secretary), Si White (Treasurer/Cfo) and Walter B Hewlett (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Packard Humanities Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and education.