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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
The Annenberg Foundation Moves Its Acclaimed LA n Sync Program To a New Home -- the ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Irvine Foundation
22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Annenberg Foundation and the California Community Foundation (CCF) officially announced the next phase...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Irvine Foundation
22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Annenberg Foundation and the California Community Foundation (CCF) officially announced the next phase...more
Irvine Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $7.35 Million
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation has announced grants totaling $7.35 million to increase economic and political opportunity for working families...more
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation has announced grants totaling $7.35 million to increase economic and political opportunity for working families...more
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation wins $200k grant, CEO honored by Irvine Foundation
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Dora Westerlund, CEO of Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, earned a $200,000 grant for her organization as a 2017 James Irvine...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Dora Westerlund, CEO of Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, earned a $200,000 grant for her organization as a 2017 James Irvine...more
Scary Times: Foundations, Trumpism, and the Psychology of Fear
Foundation: California Endowment, Heinz Endowments, Rockefeller Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The joint statement by philanthropy leaders was coordinated by ... policy infrastructure believe in philanthropic freedom, and so we can expect...more
Foundation: California Endowment, Heinz Endowments, Rockefeller Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The joint statement by philanthropy leaders was coordinated by ... policy infrastructure believe in philanthropic freedom, and so we can expect...more
The Music Center Receives More Than $1.5 Million from The James Irvine Foundation and the ...
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Music Center, L.A.'s performing arts destination, today announced it received more than $1.5 million in grants designed to further...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The Music Center, L.A.'s performing arts destination, today announced it received more than $1.5 million in grants designed to further...more
Why Teachers College at Columbia U. is a Magnet for K-12 Grants
Foundation: Irvine Foundation
But if TC is now likely to find itself on the outside in a Trump era, it's a good bet that the school will continue to be a strong magnet for foundation...more
Foundation: Irvine Foundation
But if TC is now likely to find itself on the outside in a Trump era, it's a good bet that the school will continue to be a strong magnet for foundation...more
PACIFIC SYMPHONY AWARDED SECOND GRANT FROM THE JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION TO ...
... Orange County's Chinese American communities through arts engagement. ... building, participatory arts practices and capacity building...more
... Orange County's Chinese American communities through arts engagement. ... building, participatory arts practices and capacity building...more
$1.2M to Symphony to Engage Chinese Community
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Both grants are part of the foundation's New California Arts Fund, which supports arts nonprofit organizations that expand arts engagement. The...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Both grants are part of the foundation's New California Arts Fund, which supports arts nonprofit organizations that expand arts engagement. The...more
Monterey judge chairs statewide philanthropic organization
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
SALINAS >> At the local level, Lydia Villarreal is known as assistant presiding judge in Monterey County Superior Court. But at the state level,...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
SALINAS >> At the local level, Lydia Villarreal is known as assistant presiding judge in Monterey County Superior Court. But at the state level,...more
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
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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