The James Irvine Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 941236937 · Private foundation
The James Irvine Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $117.6M in annual giving against $3.61B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 3,784 grants for The James Irvine Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The James Irvine Foundation funds
The James Irvine Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc For the Recession Resilience Project | New York, NY | $18.1M | 2020 |
| Tides Center To strengthen worker organizations in CA | San Francisco, CA | $15.0M | 2022 |
| Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Pr To launch CEMI | Sacramento, CA | $14.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The James Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation's public filing indicates it does not accept unsolicited grant applications — its giving generally goes to organizations it has identified or already has a relationship with. That does not make it unreachable. The realistic path in is relationship first: find a board connection, attend something it convenes, or send a brief, warm introduction long before any ask. You can review the foundation directly at irvine.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The James Irvine Foundation
- Does The James Irvine Foundation accept grant applications?
- The James Irvine Foundation reports that it does not accept unsolicited applications. Its giving is directed to organizations it has identified itself. Building a relationship before any ask is the realistic way in.
- What does The James Irvine Foundation fund?
- The James Irvine Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc, Tides Center, Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Pr. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The James Irvine Foundation give in grants?
- The James Irvine Foundation reported $117.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $822.8M over 3,784 grants.
- Where is The James Irvine Foundation located?
- The James Irvine Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 941236937.
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