Flora Family Foundation
The Flora Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Menlo Park, California. Established in 1998 by the family of William R. Hewlett and Flora Lamson Hewlett, it supports selected charitable organizations and institutions to promote the well-being of people everywhere.
Flora Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Flora Family Foundation gave $5.0M across 200 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,003,650
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 200
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,018
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $128,359,326
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (55 of 175, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Flora Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2121 Sand Hill Road 123, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 233-1335
Website: https://florafamily.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Flora Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($135K across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
917 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 738 grants of 917 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that it has no geographic constraints on grantmaking, provided opportunities fit the philanthropic interests of the Family Council and meet IRS requirements. In 2024, California organizations received 51% of grant dollars, followed by New York (8%), Massachusetts (7%), and the District of Columbia and Arizona (6% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 200 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Flora Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 55 of 175 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.0M (2020) to $5.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 200 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Peoples Movement Infact Boston, MA | General Operating Expenses | $125,000 |
| Colorado Plateau Flagstaff, AZ | General Operating Expenses | $125,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Boulder, CO | General Operating Expenses | $107,000 |
| Carbon Cycle Petaluma, CA | General Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Energy Peace Partners Sacramento, CA | General Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Power for All San Francisco, CA | General Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Private Equity Stakeholder Project Chicago, IL | General Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Rural Investment Ripe Oakland, CA | General Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundationpower Shift Africa San Francisco, CA | General Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance Oakland, CA | General Operating Expenses | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,359,326 | $2,769,366 | $6,880,926 | $5,003,650 | 200 | $6,017,053 | $2,749,472 | $6,110,357 |
| 2023 | $120,028,387 | $1,274,451 | $6,411,390 | $5,409,300 | 198 | $6,290,316 | $2,102,357 | $5,708,232 |
| 2022 | $113,074,968 | $8,415,616 | $6,597,674 | $5,432,000 | 172 | $6,402,855 | $7,791,148 | $5,902,647 |
| 2021 | $132,281,270 | $7,027,164 | $7,233,936 | $5,061,486 | 163 | $5,805,619 | $7,235,033 | $6,201,071 |
| 2020 | $122,859,736 | $5,202,790 | $4,918,171 | $4,998,684 | 184 | — | $4,631,644 | $5,483,039 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flora Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to promote people’s well-being by supporting selected charitable activities. Its programs address the wealth gap through support for community-based groups and nongovernmental organizations working to improve the lives of poor people in selected developing settings; climate protection and the transition to a clean energy economy; research and projects with global implications for ocean health; and disparities in health outcomes for Black women in California.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work among its grantees. Global Greengrants Fund says it channels donations to local projects and grassroots campaigns for environmental justice. Power for All says it works to accelerate adoption of decentralized renewable energy, while Energy Peace Partners says it uses climate and finance solutions to promote peace in fragile regions. Seacology says it works with local people to protect island species and habitats while improving quality of life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 200 grants totaling $5,003,650. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $125,000, with a median of $19,000. The largest grants included $125,000 each to Asian Peoples Movement INFACT and Colorado Plateau, and $107,000 to Global Greengrants Fund. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to Carbon Cycle, Energy Peace Partners, Power for All, Private Equity Stakeholder Project, Rural Investment RIPE, and Tides Foundation/Power Shift Africa.
Individually sponsored grants of $40,000 or more require Board approval; those under $40,000 are reviewed and approved by the Foundation president under delegated authority. Other grants are approved by the Board through the Foundation’s program areas. The Foundation states that grantmaking is strictly by invitation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Davis as president; Patricia Gump as secretary; Annette Rado as chief financial officer; and Susan S. Briggs as chair emerita. It also lists Alexander Farman-Farma, Dick Jaffe, Eric Gimon, Heather Hewlett, Jeff Zeisler, and Mary Elder as members.
Flora Family Foundation is led by Jennifer Davis, President on every filing since 2022; 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Davis
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$191K (2022) → $332K (2024)
Susan S. Briggs
Chair & Emerita
Chair & Board of Directors → Chair & Emerita, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Gimon
Chair & Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Rado
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $97K (2024)
Patricia Gump
Secretary
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Noopur Vyas Anand
Secretary & Manager
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$138K (2024)
Tom Steinbach
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Zeisler
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Farman-Farma
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Jaffe
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Gimon
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Hewlett
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Elder
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Reddy Hewlett
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Jaffe
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Farman-Farma
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: B. Stephen Toben (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Andrew Birdzell (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Brian Jaffe (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Eleanor Gimon (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Kimberly Myers Hewlett (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Mary Jaffe (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Nathalie Farman-Farma (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Carrie Zeisler (2020) — Member
- Former: Esther Hewlett (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $332K, to Jennifer Davis (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Flora Family Foundation
How much does Flora Family Foundation give each year?
Flora Family Foundation gave $5.0M across 200 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.4M across 198 grants.
What is Flora Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Flora Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,000, and its average grant was $25,018, across 200 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Flora Family Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Flora Family Foundation give grants?
Flora Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (32 grants), Washington, DC (19 grants), New York, NY (14 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (11 grants).
Does Flora Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Flora Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (200 of 200) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Flora Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Flora Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($135,000 across 6 grants), Asian Peoples Movement Infact ($125,000) and Colorado Plateau ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Flora Family Foundation?
Flora Family Foundation reported $128.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Flora Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to promote people’s well-being by supporting selected charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Flora Family Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Flora Family Foundation's EIN?
Flora Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0500183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Flora Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Flora Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/flora-family-foundation-morg_f5af285d0a4f4f84b4a705eb518279bd
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