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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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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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Humboldt Area Foundation/Wild Rivers Community Foundation Sets Aside $1.2M for Rio ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Humboldt Area Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
The earthquake that hit northern California in December didn't get the federal government's blessing, but that didn't stop two community foundations from setting aside $1.2 million to help people...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Humboldt Area Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
The earthquake that hit northern California in December didn't get the federal government's blessing, but that didn't stop two community foundations from setting aside $1.2 million to help people...more
Groundbreaking California Leaders Lauded by The James Irvine Foundation for Bold ...
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
"The California Way means finding new solutions to big problems, and that's exactly what these leaders have demonstrated through their innovative work to tackle homelessness, climate change, and...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
"The California Way means finding new solutions to big problems, and that's exactly what these leaders have demonstrated through their innovative work to tackle homelessness, climate change, and...more
James Irvine Foundation Awards $35 Million to Support Workers in California
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, James Irvine Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation's grant will support workers in California, including $2 million to the Foundation for California Community...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust, James Irvine Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation's grant will support workers in California, including $2 million to the Foundation for California Community...more
UC Santa Cruz scholars aim to address climate change through new Sierra Health Foundation grant
Foundation: Sierra Health Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
"We should always be talking about 'our' economy rather than 'the' economy, to remind us that economic activity is organized by people, not created by nature, and thus reflects values, power, and...more
Foundation: Sierra Health Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
"We should always be talking about 'our' economy rather than 'the' economy, to remind us that economic activity is organized by people, not created by nature, and thus reflects values, power, and...more
Philanthropy Pours More Money Into Advancing Latino Wealth
Foundation: Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
In the wake of the death of Eric Garner, one of the most high-profile cases of racial inequality in American history, many foundations and other groups are stepping up their efforts to help Latino...more
Foundation: Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
In the wake of the death of Eric Garner, one of the most high-profile cases of racial inequality in American history, many foundations and other groups are stepping up their efforts to help Latino...more
Philanthropy Pours More Money Into Latino Wealth Creation
Foundation: Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
The US Hispanic unemployment rate was more than three percentage points higher than the white unemployment rate in December, and the Hispanic or Latino unemployment rate was more than four percentage...more
Foundation: Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
The US Hispanic unemployment rate was more than three percentage points higher than the white unemployment rate in December, and the Hispanic or Latino unemployment rate was more than four percentage...more
Philanthropic money pours in for Latinos - Fortune
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
In July 2020, Hispanics in Philanthropy, an organization that works to attract charitable funds to serve Hispanics, launched the PowerUp Fund...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
In July 2020, Hispanics in Philanthropy, an organization that works to attract charitable funds to serve Hispanics, launched the PowerUp Fund...more
Philanthropy pours more money into advancing Latino wealth | The Independent
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
Juan Hernandez III leads Creser Capital Fund, which lends to people traditional banks often are reluctant to...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
Juan Hernandez III leads Creser Capital Fund, which lends to people traditional banks often are reluctant to...more
Philanthropy pours more money into advancing Latino wealth | U.S. | gjsentinel.com
Foundation: Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
By KAY DERVISHI of The Chronicle of Philanthropy - Chronicle of ... Google.org, the tech giant's philanthropic arm, gave $3 million toward...more
Foundation: Google.org, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
By KAY DERVISHI of The Chronicle of Philanthropy - Chronicle of ... Google.org, the tech giant's philanthropic arm, gave $3 million toward...more
Grant funding will support university-community partnership on inclusive economic ... - UCSC News
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The foundation's grants in these communities are aimed at increasing economic advancement opportunities for workers through creation of...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
The foundation's grants in these communities are aimed at increasing economic advancement opportunities for workers through creation of...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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