The James Irvine Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The James Irvine Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $155 million in 654 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $11.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$155 million
- Number of grants654
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$11.2 million
- Assets$3.4 billion
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $177 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 | $177 million | 686 | $3.3 billion |
| 2024 | $155 million | 654 | $3.4 billion |
How to apply
The James Irvine Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The James Irvine Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 592 | $137 million |
| New York | 24 | $9.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $2.9 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $2.7 million |
| Washington | 2 | $700,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $700,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $430,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $340,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $220,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $180,150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Center | To support Fair Work in California | $11.2 million |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | To support Priority Communities in California | $8.0 million |
| San Francisco Foundation | To support Housing Affordability in CA | $7.5 million |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | To support Better Careers in California | $4.4 million |
| Movement Innovation Collaborative | To support Research and Development in CA | $4.0 million |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc | To support Fair Work in California | $3.6 million |
| Community Foundation for Monterey County | To support Priority Communities in California | $3.4 million |
| Tides Center | To support Better Careers in California | $3.0 million |
| Regents of the University of California | To support Priority Communities in California | $2.8 million |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support Research and Development in CA | $2.5 million |
| Coalition for Responsible Community Development | To support Better Careers in California | $2.5 million |
| Tides Center | To support Just Prosperity in California | $2.4 million |
| Community Partners | To support Just Prosperity in California | $2.1 million |
| Chinese Progressive Association | To support Just Prosperity in California | $2.0 million |
| Ampac Tri-state CDC Inc | To support Priority Communities in California | $2.0 million |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition | For general operating support | $2.0 million |
| Canal Alliance | For general operating support | $2.0 million |
| Fresno Community Development Financial Institution | To support Priority Communities in California | $2.0 million |
| PICO California | For general operating support | $2.0 million |
| California Calls Education Fund | To support Just Prosperity in California | $1.9 million |
| Kitchen Table Advisors | To support Priority Communities in California | $1.8 million |
| PowerSwitch Action | To support Fair Work in California | $1.7 million |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | To support Housing Affordability in CA | $1.6 million |
| Action Council of Monterey County Inc | To support Priority Communities in California | $1.5 million |
| Catalyst California | For general operating support | $1.5 million |
| California Community Foundation | To support Housing Affordability in CA | $1.3 million |
| Maintenance Industry Labor-Management Cooperation Trust Fund | To support Fair Work in California | $1.2 million |
| Regents of the University of California | To support Fair Work in California | $1.2 million |
| National Employment Law Project | To support Fair Work in California | $1.1 million |
| State Democracy Project | To support Fair Work in California | $1.1 million |
| Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation | For general operating support | $1.0 million |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | To support Research and Development in CA | $1.0 million |
| California Black Power Network | For general operating support | $1.0 million |
| California Immigrant Policy Center | For general operating support | $1.0 million |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund | To support Additional Grantmaking in CA | $1.0 million |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights | To support Just Prosperity in California | $1.0 million |
| Community Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment | To support Just Prosperity in California | $1.0 million |
| Community Development Technologies Center | To support Better Careers in California | $1.0 million |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | To support Housing Affordability in CA | $1.0 million |
| Milken Institute | To support Research and Development in CA | $1.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Donald J Howard
- Timothy Recker
- Casey Budesilich
- Danielle Edmonds Taylor
- Maria Anguiano
- Kafi D Blumenfield
- Paulette Brown-Hinds
- Brenna Butler Garcia
- Michael Chui
- Sheri Dunn Berry
- John B Frank
- Goodwin Liu
- Teresa Matsui Schneider
- Eliseo V Medina
- Marc Morris
Questions people ask
Does The James Irvine Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The James Irvine Foundation give?
$155 million in tax year 2024, across 654 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The James Irvine Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald J Howard (Pres/Ceo/Dir), Timothy Recker (Treasurer & Cio), Casey Budesilich (Corp Secretary/Coo) and Danielle Edmonds Taylor (Assistant Corporate Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The James Irvine Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and science and research.