David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Philanthropy
The Fate of Philanthropic Funding for Faded “Blue Ribbons”
Following the 2000 election—about which, recall, there had been more than a little controversy—the private, “blue-ribbon” National Commission on Federal Election Reform was convened to study and make recommendations about…
by Michael E. Hartmann on January 13, 2021

Organization Trends
Planned Parenthood Under Fire
(PDF here) Summary: Whatever your view of abortion, it’s hard not to be appalled by the recent undercover videos of Planned Parenthood personnel casually discussing how they can profit…
by Jeanne Mancini on September 29, 2015

Foundation Watch
A Reaganite Entrepreneur’s Flawed Philanthropy
This co-founder of a pioneering high-tech firm was a conservative Republican who spent years supporting politicians and public intellectuals on the Right. But the eminent engineer wasn’t careful when designing…
by Martin Morse Wooster on January 1, 2013