Foundation Grants
About Us
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.
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.
Foundation Grants and Resources
Recent News from James Irvine Foundation
Call for Nominations: Invest in California’s Future
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation , Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation announces its open nominations for the 2021 Leadership Awards. The Awards recognize exceptional leadership, characterized by significance, innovation, effectiveness,...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation , Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation announces its open nominations for the 2021 Leadership Awards. The Awards recognize exceptional leadership, characterized by significance, innovation, effectiveness,...more
$100000 grant awarded to valley collaborative for career training
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation , Irvine Foundation
(KSEE/KGPE) — The South Valley Industrial Collaborative (SVIC) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from The James Irvine Foundation...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation , Irvine Foundation
(KSEE/KGPE) — The South Valley Industrial Collaborative (SVIC) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from The James Irvine Foundation...more
Heidi Duckler Dance Presents EBB & FLOW: CHINATOWN
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Annenberg Foundation , James Irvine Foundation , Annenberg Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
... Dance/USA and Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and awards from the California Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, California...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Annenberg Foundation , James Irvine Foundation , Annenberg Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
... Dance/USA and Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and awards from the California Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, California...more
MLKCH CEO Dr. Elaine Batchlor receives prestigious James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation , Irvine Foundation
The prestigious prize, which comes with a grant of $250,000, recognizes ... With about $2.3 billion in assets, the Foundation made grants of $9...more
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation , Irvine Foundation
The prestigious prize, which comes with a grant of $250,000, recognizes ... With about $2.3 billion in assets, the Foundation made grants of $9...more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Social Enterprise Network Sites
Follow @topgovtgrant
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Transforming Community through Photography
Isaac Biosse, a Kenyan-born Ghanaian photojournalist, is also a social entrepreneur.