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The James Irvine Foundation
The mission of The James Irvine Foundation is to expand opportunity for the people of California to participate in a vibrant, successful and inclusive society.
James Irvine, a California agricultural pioneer, established the Irvine Foundation in 1937 to benefit the people of California. Over the last 70 years, the Foundation has met the objectives of its founder by providing over $1 billion in grants to more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations.
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www.irvine.org/
James Irvine, a California agricultural pioneer, established the Irvine Foundation in 1937 to benefit the people of California. Over the last 70 years, the Foundation has met the objectives of its founder by providing over $1 billion in grants to more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations.
Web Address
www.irvine.org/
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Recent News from James Irvine Foundation
Foundation investing $1.5 million in Stanislaus' emerging leaders
Foundation: Stanislaus Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation is picking up all the costs, which include partnering with the Stanislaus Community Foundation and paying for bringing...more
Foundation: Stanislaus Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation is picking up all the costs, which include partnering with the Stanislaus Community Foundation and paying for bringing...more
Irvine Foundation Awards Nearly $12.3 Million in Grants
Foundation: Rosenberg Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation has announced October grants totaling $12.29 million in the areas of career readiness, education, and civic...more
Foundation: Rosenberg Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation has announced October grants totaling $12.29 million in the areas of career readiness, education, and civic...more
New networking effort to help connect Stanislaus innovators
Foundation: Stanislaus Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
MODESTO — The James Irvine Foundation is partnering with the the Stanislaus Community Foundation to launch the Irvine Foundation...more
Foundation: Stanislaus Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
MODESTO — The James Irvine Foundation is partnering with the the Stanislaus Community Foundation to launch the Irvine Foundation...more
Irvine Foundation leadership program comes to Stanislaus County
Foundation: Stanislaus Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Stanislaus County will host The James Irvine Foundation's New Leadership Network for the next 30 months. The Stanislaus Community...more
Foundation: Stanislaus Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Stanislaus County will host The James Irvine Foundation's New Leadership Network for the next 30 months. The Stanislaus Community...more
Irvine Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $7.7 Million
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation has announced grants totaling $7.7 million in the areas of the arts, career readiness, education, and civic...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation has announced grants totaling $7.7 million in the areas of the arts, career readiness, education, and civic...more
Los Angeles Master Chorale Receives Major Grant from The James Irvine Foundation
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
This two-year grant will support the Chorale's ongoing efforts to utilize ... The Los Angeles Master Chorale was the single arts organization cited...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
This two-year grant will support the Chorale's ongoing efforts to utilize ... The Los Angeles Master Chorale was the single arts organization cited...more
Maria Anguiano Appointed to Board of Directors of The James Irvine Foundation
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Since 1937 the Irvine Foundation has provided over $1.5 billion in grants to more than 3,600 nonprofit organizations throughout California. With...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Since 1937 the Irvine Foundation has provided over $1.5 billion in grants to more than 3,600 nonprofit organizations throughout California. With...more
Irvine Foundation grant will boost San Joaquin literacy programs
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
University of the Pacific's Beyond Our Gates Reading by Third Campaign has received a $300,000 grant from The James Irvine Foundation...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
University of the Pacific's Beyond Our Gates Reading by Third Campaign has received a $300,000 grant from The James Irvine Foundation...more
See Which Foundation Funds Theater-Related Outreach to the Military Community and Why
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
San Diego's Cygnet Theatre received a two-year $187,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation's Exploring Engagement Fund to "begin...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
San Diego's Cygnet Theatre received a two-year $187,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation's Exploring Engagement Fund to "begin...more
LA Stage Alliance CEO Terence McFarland to Step Down
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
... Foundation, Bill Bordy, California Arts Council, California Community Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, The James Irvine...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
... Foundation, Bill Bordy, California Arts Council, California Community Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, The James Irvine...more
Illustrative Grants from James 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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Change in the World of Work and Enterprise: Get Young People Into Work
The position young people are dealt with can be complex, and yet the entire economic system is still focused for an age that’s almost gone astray. The solution? Promoting social enterprise and getting these young people integrated into work.