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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.
Web Address
www.irvine.org
Social Media Links
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
Fresno Regional Foundation Awards Arts and Culture Grants
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Fresno Regional Foundation awards $214,000 grants to organizations wishing to bolster the art and cultural experience in the San Joaquin Valley. The Engagement Pathways grants aim to support...more
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Fresno Regional Foundation awards $214,000 grants to organizations wishing to bolster the art and cultural experience in the San Joaquin Valley. The Engagement Pathways grants aim to support...more
Barr Foundation Taps Irvine Foundation Leader as President
Foundation: Barr Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
James Canales, chief executive of the James Irvine Foundation, announced Wednesday he will step down early next year to become the first president of the...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
James Canales, chief executive of the James Irvine Foundation, announced Wednesday he will step down early next year to become the first president of the...more
REGION: Funds available for arts organizations
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Community Foundation serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties has received funding from The James Irvine Foundation for the Arts...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Community Foundation serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties has received funding from The James Irvine Foundation for the Arts...more
COMMUNITY ARTS: Community Foundation accepting grant ...
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
FROM RIVERSIDE: The Community Foundation Serving the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino has received funding from The James Irvine...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
FROM RIVERSIDE: The Community Foundation Serving the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino has received funding from The James Irvine...more
San Bernardino County launches Give BIG campaign for local ...
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The county has entered into a $74,000 contract with The Community Foundation in Riverside, which raised more than $200,000 during a Give BIG fundraiser...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The county has entered into a $74,000 contract with The Community Foundation in Riverside, which raised more than $200,000 during a Give BIG fundraiser...more
Central West Ballet Gains $110,000 Grant for Interactive Dance Performances
Foundation: Great Valley Center, Stanislaus Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
James Irvine Foundation presents Central West Ballet a $110,000 two-year grant to provide interactive dance performances throughout the area. Central West Ballet will use the funding to support...more
Foundation: Great Valley Center, Stanislaus Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
James Irvine Foundation presents Central West Ballet a $110,000 two-year grant to provide interactive dance performances throughout the area. Central West Ballet will use the funding to support...more
Philanthropy Issue: Nonprofit Leaders Too Nice
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
President of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Albert Ruesga, states that the highhanded politeness in American philanthropy is leading nonprofits to ruin. However, honesty, stronger advocacy...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
President of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Albert Ruesga, states that the highhanded politeness in American philanthropy is leading nonprofits to ruin. However, honesty, stronger advocacy...more
Humboldt Area Foundation Invites North Coast Community Organizers
Foundation: Humboldt Area Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Humboldt Area Foundation invited North Coast Community organizers over coffee and bagels for a talk on advocacy and lobbying. The presenters of the talk are Troy Fletcher of HAF, Connie Stewart...more
Foundation: Humboldt Area Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Humboldt Area Foundation invited North Coast Community organizers over coffee and bagels for a talk on advocacy and lobbying. The presenters of the talk are Troy Fletcher of HAF, Connie Stewart...more
Napa Valley Community Foundation Economic Report
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Napa Valley Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Napa Valley Community Foundation is unveiling a report on the economic impact of immigration in Napa County called "Profile of Immigrants in Napa County", a study by the Washington, D.C.-based...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Napa Valley Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Napa Valley Community Foundation is unveiling a report on the economic impact of immigration in Napa County called "Profile of Immigrants in Napa County", a study by the Washington, D.C.-based...more
James Irvine Foundation Makes $800,000 Gift to Fresno State Program
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Fresno State engineering and construction students will be helped through an $800,000 gift from the James Irvine Foundation, focusing attention on Linked Learning, which integrates real-word...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Fresno State engineering and construction students will be helped through an $800,000 gift from the James Irvine Foundation, focusing attention on Linked Learning, which integrates real-word...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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