Private Foundation · CA · Private Independent Foundations
James Irvine Foundation
San Francisco, CA · EIN 941236937 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$3.4B
Total Giving
$187.6M
Grants on File
567
Average Grant
$331K
Giving Radius
Where James Irvine Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
We are not accepting unsolicited inquiries for our new initiatives or current grantmaking.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
To be considered for a grant, your organization or project must: 1. Be classified as a public charity and tax exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 2. Benefit California. Our Indenture of Trust restricts our grantmaking to programs and organizations that directly benefit the people of California. 3. Be primarily independent from government support. When James Irvine established the Foundation in 1937, he stipulated that his funds "shall be used for such charities as do not enjoy substantial support through taxation." Based on this restriction, we refrain from making grants to public agencies or organizations that receive more than 50 percent of their revenue from government donations.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $320K | 2022 |
| Oakland, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| Claremont, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| San Bernardino, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| San Francisco, CA | $375 | 2022 |
| San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Calabasas, CA | $300 | 2022 |
| Salinas, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Culver City, CA | $35K | 2022 |
| San Diego, CA | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Clovis, CA | $360K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Richmond, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Watsonville, CA | $600 | 2022 |
| Ontario, CA | $1.7M | 2022 |
| Ontario, CA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Oakland, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Santa Ana, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| El Cerrito, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Calabasas, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| San Francisco, CA | $375 | 2022 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.3B | $157.2M | $219.8M | $224.6M |
| 2022 | $3.2B | $172.9M | $222.1M | $215.3M |
| 2021 | $4.1B | $177.1M | $499.6M | $167.6M |
| 2020 | $3.6B | $126.9M | $217.4M | $151.8M |
| 2019 | $2.6B | $118.3M | $106.8M | $134.0M |
| 2015 | $2.2B | $100.0M | $137.4M | $98.7M |
| 2014 | $1.6B | $92.9M | $155.6M | $111.5M |
| 2013 | $1.5B | $85.5M | $148.3M | $97.7M |
| 2012 | $1.5B | $77.2M | $107.6M | $91.8M |
| 2011 | $1.5B | $76.9M | $76.3M | $83.6M |
Section VII
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