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.

Web Address

www.irvine.org/

Assets

$1,810,856,518 - 2006-12-31

Giving

$44,324,538 - 2006-12-31

Foundation Grants and Resources

People Building Stronger Communities

HHS: What Young People Should Know About Obamacare

What You Need To Know About An Unreformed Social Security System

Students More Likely to be Bullied at Schools with Anti-Bullying Initiatives

Boston Youth Summit to Tackle Full Scope of Homelessness

Volunteering Can Reduce Hypertension Risk in Older Adults

Native Agriculture and Food Systems College Scholarship Program

Being a Parent Can Be Learned

Local Summit to Address Reducing Homelessness

Homelessness Not an Issue

Recent News from James Irvine Foundation

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

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

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

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

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

Irvine Foundation Awards $10.5 Million in October Grants
Foundation: Barr Foundation , MacArthur Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, James Irvine Foundation , Irvine Foundation