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The James Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation was established in 1937 by James Irvine himself as a primary stockholder of The Irvine Company.
The guiding principle of the foundation is the idea of expanding opportunity.
The goals of the foundation is to advance the educational and economic prospects of low-income Californians to share in and create California's prosperity; to engage a broad cross section of Californians in the civic and cultural life of their communities and the state; to enhance mutual understanding and communication among diverse, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups; and enrich the state's intellectual and creative environment.
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www.irvine.org
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Twitter - @IrvineFdn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/irvinefoundation
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/IrvineFoundation
The guiding principle of the foundation is the idea of expanding opportunity.
The goals of the foundation is to advance the educational and economic prospects of low-income Californians to share in and create California's prosperity; to engage a broad cross section of Californians in the civic and cultural life of their communities and the state; to enhance mutual understanding and communication among diverse, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups; and enrich the state's intellectual and creative environment.
Web Address
www.irvine.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @IrvineFdn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/irvinefoundation
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/IrvineFoundation
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Recent News from Irvine Foundation
Philanthropic money pours in for Latinos - Fortune
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
In July 2020, Hispanics in Philanthropy, an organization that works to attract charitable funds to serve Hispanics, launched the PowerUp Fund...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
In July 2020, Hispanics in Philanthropy, an organization that works to attract charitable funds to serve Hispanics, launched the PowerUp Fund...more
Philanthropy pours more money into advancing Latino wealth | The Independent
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
Juan Hernandez III leads Creser Capital Fund, which lends to people traditional banks often are reluctant to...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
Juan Hernandez III leads Creser Capital Fund, which lends to people traditional banks often are reluctant to...more
Philanthropy pours more money into advancing Latino wealth | U.S. | gjsentinel.com
Foundation: Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
By KAY DERVISHI of The Chronicle of Philanthropy - Chronicle of ... Google.org, the tech giant's philanthropic arm, gave $3 million toward...more
Foundation: Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
By KAY DERVISHI of The Chronicle of Philanthropy - Chronicle of ... Google.org, the tech giant's philanthropic arm, gave $3 million toward...more
Grant funding will support university-community partnership on inclusive economic ... - UCSC News
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The foundation's grants in these communities are aimed at increasing economic advancement opportunities for workers through creation of...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The foundation's grants in these communities are aimed at increasing economic advancement opportunities for workers through creation of...more
Reinvent Stockton is awarding $115K grants to local organizations. Here's who can apply
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation is providing funding for at least 10 subgrants of up to $115,000 for different organizations working with...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation is providing funding for at least 10 subgrants of up to $115,000 for different organizations working with...more
Co-founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation presented with leadership award, grant - The ...
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The award comes with a $250,000 grant to each organization. Camila Chavez Dolores Huerta Foundation. “It's a big...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The award comes with a $250,000 grant to each organization. Camila Chavez Dolores Huerta Foundation. “It's a big...more
Inland Empire Black Equity Fund aims to advance advocacy, promote change - The Press-Enterprise
Foundation: California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Grants will be awarded to nonprofits focused on systems change and power building work in civic engagement, criminal justice transformation, housing...more
Foundation: California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Grants will be awarded to nonprofits focused on systems change and power building work in civic engagement, criminal justice transformation, housing...more
We're Hiring: Development Director
Foundation: California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The San Francisco Public Press, a 12-year-old independent nonprofit news ... on the design and execution of a growing, diversified fundraising strategy. ... work with the Public Press's management...more
Foundation: California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The San Francisco Public Press, a 12-year-old independent nonprofit news ... on the design and execution of a growing, diversified fundraising strategy. ... work with the Public Press's management...more
Five Pasadena Nonprofits Among 90 Across County Receiving Millions from the LA Arts Recovery ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Ahmanson Foundation, Ahmanson Foundation, Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Weingart Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Irvine Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Ahmanson Foundation
Initiated by the J. Paul Getty Trust and administered by the California Community Foundation, the Fund is a collaboration between local and...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Ahmanson Foundation, Ahmanson Foundation, Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Weingart Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Irvine Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Ahmanson Foundation
Initiated by the J. Paul Getty Trust and administered by the California Community Foundation, the Fund is a collaboration between local and...more
A Call for Solidarity and Collective Action: Asian American Philanthropy Letter of Intention | AAPIP
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, Boston Foundation, California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Essex County Community Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Jacobs Family Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, Omaha Community Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Rose Community Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Stanislaus Community Foundation, Surdna Foundation, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Kentucky Foundation for Women, Minneapolis Foundation, Missouri Foundation for Health, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, San Diego Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Washington Women's Foundation, Whatcom Community Foundation, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, William T. Grant Foundation, Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation, Simons Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy. As Asian American philanthropic leaders, we are outraged and horrified by the racially...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, Boston Foundation, California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Essex County Community Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Jacobs Family Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, Omaha Community Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Rose Community Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Stanislaus Community Foundation, Surdna Foundation, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Kentucky Foundation for Women, Minneapolis Foundation, Missouri Foundation for Health, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, San Diego Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Washington Women's Foundation, Whatcom Community Foundation, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, William T. Grant Foundation, Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation, Simons Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy. As Asian American philanthropic leaders, we are outraged and horrified by the racially...more
Illustrative Grants from Irvine Foundation
Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music-$225,000
Kuumbwa Jazz Center-$250,000
Lobero Theatre Foundation-$325,000
Monterey Museum Of Art-$300,000
Monterey Symphony-$275,000
Museum of Ventura County-$275,000
National Steinbeck Center-$275,000
Ojai Festivals Limited-$250,000
Rubicon Theatre Company-$325,000
San Luis Obispo Art Center-$225,000
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