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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
Imperial Valley Community Foundation 2012 Youth Grants Program Workshop
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Imperial Valley Community Foundation's Youth Grants Program offers $20,000 in grants to established nonprofit organizations that provide program services to youths ages 14 to 22. Funds are made...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Imperial Valley Community Foundation's Youth Grants Program offers $20,000 in grants to established nonprofit organizations that provide program services to youths ages 14 to 22. Funds are made...more
Exploring Engagement Fund from Irvine Foundation
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Irvine Foundation has a new grants program, Exploring Engagement Fund for the Inland Empire and San Joaquin Valley Regions, focused on arts funding and the Community Foundation will hold a...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Irvine Foundation has a new grants program, Exploring Engagement Fund for the Inland Empire and San Joaquin Valley Regions, focused on arts funding and the Community Foundation will hold a...more
California Philanthropy Visibility
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
A regional approach to Glasspockets with California Foundations Twitter widget is launched to increase the visibility of California Foundations through the support of James Irvine...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
A regional approach to Glasspockets with California Foundations Twitter widget is launched to increase the visibility of California Foundations through the support of James Irvine...more
James Irvine Foundation Awards Grant
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant to the Kern Community Foundation to increase its philanthropic and leadership capacity. The grant awarded was among the 24 grants given by the...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant to the Kern Community Foundation to increase its philanthropic and leadership capacity. The grant awarded was among the 24 grants given by the...more
Fresno Regional Foundation get $3M grant
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
By Heather Somerville / The Fresno Bee The Fresno Regional Foundation has received a $3 million grant – the largest in the foundation's history – to support nonprofits working to meet some of...more
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
By Heather Somerville / The Fresno Bee The Fresno Regional Foundation has received a $3 million grant – the largest in the foundation's history – to support nonprofits working to meet some of...more
Irvine Foudnation Awards Kern Community Foundation
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Kern Community Foundation received a $500,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation. The grant will be used to increase the foundations philanthropc and leadership capcaity. The grant awarded...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Kern Community Foundation received a $500,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation. The grant will be used to increase the foundations philanthropc and leadership capcaity. The grant awarded...more
The WIC Campaign
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Part of the larger California WIC Campaign was to gather Bakersfield residents at Community Action Partnership of Kern's WIC offices to decorate paper plates that will be sent to the government in an...more
Foundation: Kern Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Part of the larger California WIC Campaign was to gather Bakersfield residents at Community Action Partnership of Kern's WIC offices to decorate paper plates that will be sent to the government in an...more
Kuumbwa Jazz Center and the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music Receives Grant
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Kuumbwa Jazz Center and the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music was awarded grants by the James Irvine Foundation. The 2 performing arts organizations were among the selected arts...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Kuumbwa Jazz Center and the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music was awarded grants by the James Irvine Foundation. The 2 performing arts organizations were among the selected arts...more
James Irivine Foundation Inspires Organizations
Foundation: Sacramento Region Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation looks to inspire art organizations to take a chance on presentations in alternative or untapped venues. The foundation had announced its new arts-engagement grants to...more
Foundation: Sacramento Region Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation looks to inspire art organizations to take a chance on presentations in alternative or untapped venues. The foundation had announced its new arts-engagement grants to...more
Grand Performances Receives Two Renewed Grants
Foundation: California Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Grand PErformances receives two renewed grants totaling $400,000 over 3 years; $300,000 grom James Irvine and $95,000 from California Community Foundation. The grant from the James Irvine...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Grand PErformances receives two renewed grants totaling $400,000 over 3 years; $300,000 grom James Irvine and $95,000 from California Community Foundation. The grant from 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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