Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame was the first hall of fame built to honor a single professional American football team. William L. Brault, a Green Bay restaurateur and Packers fan, founded the Hall of Fame in 1966. According to Brault, he got the idea after visitors to Green Bay would repeatedly ask about the Packers' storied history. Sensing opportunity, Brault went to Packers head coach Vince Lombardi, suggesting a "Hall of Fame" should be made to educate tourists about the Packers and their history. Lombardi gave Brault his approval, and according to
Green Bay Packers Foundation the Foundation's mission. In 2018, the Packers Foundation awarded $1.25 million worth of grants to five organizations that work in the areas of art, athletics, and education; this was the highest total awarded in a single year in the Foundation's history. The yearly amount of charitable giving has risen significantly since 2014, totaling about $3.5 million. In comparison, from 1986 to 2013, the amount of charitable giving was $6.3 million. In total, the Foundation has provided $9.8 million in grants since its formation. Green Bay Packers Foundation The Green Bay Packers Foundation is a charitable organization based in Green Bay,