David and Lucile Packard lived by a set of values and a code of conduct that guide the Foundation's governance and operations today.

Our Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the mission and strategic direction of the Foundation and for overseeing its finances, operations, and policies as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, and committee charters. The Board of Trustees regularly reviews the operations and policies of the Foundation to ensure that they comply with all legal requirements and reflect the best practices in the field.

The actions of our Trustees and staff are governed by the following documents: 

Foundation Bylaws (PDF: 1.5 MB)
 
Members of the Foundation (PDF: 16 KB)

Board of Trustees (PDF: 20 KB)

Executive Committee Charter (PDF: 18 KB)

Finance Committee Charter (PDF: 12 KB)

Investment Committee Charter (PDF: 16 KB)

Compensation Committee Charter (PDF: 11 KB)

Audit Committee Charter (PDF: 12 KB)

Committee on the Board Charter (PDF: 14 KB)

ERISA Committee Charter (PDF: 17 KB)

Socially Responsible Investment Principles and Guidelines(PDF: 11 KB)

Code of Conduct and Statement of Values (PDF: 35 KB)

Commitment to Inclusiveness and Diversity (PDF: 11 KB)

Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF: 50 KB)

Policy for Reporting Concerns, Complaints, or Violations and Protection for Employee Whistleblowers (PDF: 20 KB)

Statement on Sustainability