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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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Who's Backing the Nonprofit Investing Directly in Poor Families?
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Friedman Family Foundation, McGregor Fund, Cambridge Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Kresge Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Skillman Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Newman's Own Foundation
Gerena positions FII's approach and results in contrast to government policies and philanthropic efforts built on outdated and misleading stereotypes about the working poor and that don't do enough...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Friedman Family Foundation, McGregor Fund, Cambridge Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Kresge Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Skillman Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Newman's Own Foundation
Gerena positions FII's approach and results in contrast to government policies and philanthropic efforts built on outdated and misleading stereotypes about the working poor and that don't do enough...more
Linked Learning Alliance Names New President
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Stanton holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a master's degree in social work from New York University. She is also a graduate of Harvard Business School's Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Stanton holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a master's degree in social work from New York University. She is also a graduate of Harvard Business School's Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management...more
Irvine Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $10.3 Million
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation has announced eighteen grants totaling $10.3 million in support of organizations working to increase opportunity for all Californians. The December grants include a final...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation has announced eighteen grants totaling $10.3 million in support of organizations working to increase opportunity for all Californians. The December grants include a final...more
Bank of the West Gives $300000 to Support Small Businesses and Jobs in California's Central Valley
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
The Central Valley Community Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation participated in selecting the final awardees. "The Central Valley offers great opportunities for businesses and attracts...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
The Central Valley Community Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation participated in selecting the final awardees. "The Central Valley offers great opportunities for businesses and attracts...more
A High-Stakes Headcount: Philanthropy and the 2020 Census
Foundation: Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Irvine Foundation
For the 2010 census, the committee raised an estimated $34 million in philanthropic support, Lowenthal said. The initiative's parent organization, FCCP, has a long history in the democracy space....more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Irvine Foundation
For the 2010 census, the committee raised an estimated $34 million in philanthropic support, Lowenthal said. The initiative's parent organization, FCCP, has a long history in the democracy space....more
A High Stakes Head Count: Philanthropy and the 2020 Census
Foundation: Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Irvine Foundation
A High Stakes Head Count: Philanthropy and the 2020 Census ... committee raised an estimated $34 million in philanthropic support, Lowenthal...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Irvine Foundation
A High Stakes Head Count: Philanthropy and the 2020 Census ... committee raised an estimated $34 million in philanthropic support, Lowenthal...more
Irvine Foundation Awards $10.5 Million in October Grants
Foundation: Barr Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation has announced fourteen grants totaling $10.5 million to organizations working to expand opportunity for...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation has announced fourteen grants totaling $10.5 million to organizations working to expand opportunity for...more
Funded Mandate: A Closer Look at a Campus Gift for Arts Engagement
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Wallace Foundation
When the Wallace Foundation announced a massive $52 million investment for boosting arts engagement, we wondered if it would have a...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Wallace Foundation
When the Wallace Foundation announced a massive $52 million investment for boosting arts engagement, we wondered if it would have a...more
DACA Recipients Are Mobilizing, Is Philanthropy Ready to Help?
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The last few days have been very difficult for many of us after the Trump's administration decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The last few days have been very difficult for many of us after the Trump's administration decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood...more
California Philanthropic Leaders Unite In Support of DACA
Foundation: California Community Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Simons Foundation
DACA's repeal will have a reverberating impact on all facets of life in communities across California, and philanthropy must mount a...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Simons Foundation
DACA's repeal will have a reverberating impact on all facets of life in communities across California, and philanthropy must mount a...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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