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.

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Irvine Foundation


CVCF launches $1-million investment
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation

Through the CORE Initiative, the Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) hopes to provide technical assistance and financial support...more

Salinas nonprofits to get shot at $1M for community engagement, leadership development
Foundation: Community Foundation for Monterey County, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation

The James Irvine Foundation of San Francisco chose the Community Foundation of Monterey County as a regranting partner for an 18-month...more

County Lines: Suspect arrested in connection with robbery; Author Geiger to discuss, sign book at ...
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation

The prom, a collaborative effort with help from the Orcutt Academy High School Student Body and the Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens Club, was made possible through a grant from the Community...more

CSU Secures Philanthropic Support for Graduation Initiative 2025
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Stupski Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation

Newswise — The California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office has secured more than $3 million in philanthropic support for Graduation Initiative 2025. The CSU actively sought grants from...more

Irvine Foundation Awards $14.2 Million in March Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation for Monterey County, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation

The James Irvine Foundation has announced eleven grants totaling more than $14.2 million to organizations working to expand opportunity for all Californians. The foundation's March grants include...more

Philanthropy Seeds University Center to Help Community Address Poverty
Foundation: Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation

In partnership with university researchers, three foundations have made seed donations to help establish the Center for Social Innovation at the University of California, Riverside. The Irvine...more

Cal State San Bernardino received $1.1 million in grants to boost graduation rates
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation

Cal State San Bernardino wants more students to receive bachelor's degrees, and the College Futures Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation have provided $1.1 million to help make that happen. The...more

UC Riverside Launches Research Center to Drive Inland Empire Innovation
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation

Nearly 150 state and local leaders attended the center's launch event, including James Irvine Foundation President and CEO Don Howard, Weingart Foundation President and CEO Fred Ali, Central Valley...more

CSUSB & GIA Receive $1.1 million in Grants to Increase Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rates
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – CSUSB Philanthropic Foundation, in partnership with Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), recently secured two 24-month grants, totaling $1.1 million, from College Futures...more

Inland Empire could get boost from UC Riverside's new Center for Social Innovation
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation

Three institutions provided a total of $1.9 million in grants: The James Irvine Foundation, Weingart Foundation and Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, ... “The Inland area has experienced significant...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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