A lifelong commitment to engagement and impact.

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Our mission is simple.

The Hutchins Family Foundation (HFF) was established by Debbie and Glenn Hutchins to manage the process by which the family decides what to support and how to engage.

Our approach is simple: we support causes and institutions we believe in, with an emphasis on helping the disadvantaged and fostering excellence.

We have focused our efforts in the fields of African-American research, economic policy design, social justice training, community engagement and global humanitarian work.

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In carrying out our mission, we seek to have the greatest impact in the shortest period of time with the most efficient use of our resources. We insist that the outcome of our work is as tangible, measurable, and valuable as possible. We avoid spreading ourselves thin by concentrating on a small number of projects in which we are deeply involved as decision-makers.

We only support initiatives that have personal meaning to our family members and do not evaluate unsolicited requests.

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Glenn and Debbie’s support of the Hutchins Center constitutes the largest cumulative commitment to the field of African American Studies in philanthropic history.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University

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Initiatives with impact.

The Hutchins Center at Harvard University for African & African American Research supports research on the history and culture of people of African descent the world over and provides a forum for collaboration and the ongoing exchange of ideas.

The Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy at Brookings provides independent, non-partisan analysis of fiscal and monetary policy issues in order to improve the quality and effectiveness of those policies, as well as to further public understanding of them.

With the Hutchins Center at Lawrenceville, the Foundation supports three core initiatives:

  • Hutchins Institute for Social Justice is an interdisciplinary hub dedicated to advancing social justice through scholarship, programming, and experiential learning.
  • Hutchins Scholars Programs provide student scholars with substantive research experiences to inspire and prepare them for leading university science programs.
  • Hutchins Galleries, a dynamic space that celebrates and integrates art and culture into school life.
CARE is a leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty from emergency response to long-term sustainable solutions. Since its founding in 1945, CARE delivered assistance to post-war Europe and has responded to every major global crisis since then.

The Obama Foundation inspires and empowers people through leadership and civic engagement programs. The Obama Presidential Center will be a hub for community engagement, education, history, and sustainability, promoting democracy.

George Jackson Academy (GJA) is New York City’s only independent middle school for academically talented boys from families of all incomes. The school provides a nurturing and challenging environment designed specifically for boys in grades 4 through 8, focusing on developing their academic, social, and emotional skills.

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