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Daniel Lee

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Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Announces New President

Former Levi Strauss Foundation Leader Daniel Lee to Guide Haas Jr.’s Closing Chapter

Lee brings deep roots in the Haas family’s philanthropic legacy and 25 years of field leadership.

No ICE in the Cup artwork

Perspective Immigrant Rights

Let the Games Begin

The World Cup is an Opportunity to Showcase Core Values and Democratic Principles

Haas Jr. partners are working to promote joy, welcome, and safety for fans, immigrant communities.

Photo courtesy of No ICE in the Cup

Two Hispanic female students in graduation cap and gown adjusting the mortarboard of a Black male student in preparation for a graduation ceremony on a college campus.

Resource College Success

New Report Shows Roadmap to Transforming Higher Education for Today’s Students

From Online to Hybrid Learning

Report authored by Kimberly Merritt, Ed.D.

Photo by Allison Shelley/Complete College Photo Library

"Time is Now" sign held at protest

Perspective Letter from the President

Looking Ahead in Uncertain Times

The Time Has Come to Build What’s Next

In 2026, the Haas, Jr. Fund is advancing our ambitions by focusing on root causes, bold ideas, greater agility, and deeper collaboration with funding and community partners to drive innovative solutions.

Photo courtesy of Theo Rigby

Voters in polling place

Perspective Democracy

Protecting the Right to Vote

New Partnership Seeks to Safeguard, Expand Californians’ Democratic Rights

The California Democracy Partnership unites a growing network of funders and organizations around a shared agenda to establish California as a model of inclusive multiracial democracy.

Photo courtesy of Sue Peri

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund works to advance equality and justice so every person can thrive and live life with dignity and hope.

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$742 million in grants,*Based on 2024 year-end totals
over 7 decades of changemaking

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