Although the Hewlett Foundation was at the average level for all foundations and slightly above average for large and national foundations with respect to grantee interactions, we were concerned about comments about the Foundation’s being understaffed to the detriment of grantees and the Foundation’s mission.
On the one hand, we greatly value having a lean, non-bureaucratic organization, and the concomitant low administrative costs (see slide 21). On the other hand, our organizational structure should be responsive to the effective pursuit of our mission, not vice versa. We will pay close attention to the quality of our interaction with grantees, and stand ready to make adjustments if necessary.
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