Irving Foundation
Accepts applications
Irving Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,700 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,700
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,630 the year before.
89% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,580 | 10 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $19,630 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $46,700 | 9 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Genevieve Noyce 4214 Longfellow St, Hyattsville, MD 20781 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 261-5052, irving.foundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Email request with purpose of grant and information about organization. |
| Deadlines | June 30 |
| Restrictions | The foundation prefers to support foundations with an innovative approach in: world hunger, education, mental health, and new technology. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 6 | $31,700 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palaver Strings | To support continuing operations | $10,000 |
| My First Bookshelf | To support continuing operations | $7,800 |
| Maine Gearshare | To support continuing operations | $5,000 |
| The Connecticut Invention Convention Inc | To support continuing operations | $5,000 |
| Dreams for Schools | To support continuing operations | $5,000 |
| Give Music | To support continuing operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of Baxter State Park | To support continuing operations | $5,000 |
| Hancock County Auditorium | To support continuing operations | $2,500 |
| Skowhegan Area Youth Group | To support continuing operations | $1,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Owen R Liu
- Sabrina R Liu
- Rhianon Liu
- Damian Liu
- Abigail Noyce
- Genevieve Noyce
- Miranda Pare
- Mathew Nakitare
- Daniel Nakitare
- Peter Nakitare
- Michael Noyce Merino
- David Noyce
Questions people ask
Does Irving Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30.
How much does Irving Foundation give?
$46,700 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Irving Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Owen R Liu (Trustee/Webmaster), Sabrina R Liu (Trustee), Rhianon Liu (Trustee) and Damian Liu (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.