
The James Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-1236937
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

The James Irvine Foundation
San Francisco, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
94-1236937
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The James Irvine Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that has awarded a total of $154.1 million in grants to 1,758 grantees in 2024, with significant funding directed toward California, New York, and Washington, D.C. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

TIDES CENTER
$45.7M
3%
Central Valley Community Foundation A Corporation
$36.3M
3%

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
$25.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
654
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The James Irvine Foundation?
Yes. The James Irvine Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does The James Irvine Foundation give?
The James Irvine Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The James Irvine Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The James Irvine Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The James Irvine Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The James Irvine Foundation awarded about 650 grants, totaling nearly $154.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The James Irvine Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The James Irvine Foundation awarded grants to about 1,760 grantees. Recent grantees include TIDES CENTER, Central Valley Community Foundation A Corporation, and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The James Irvine Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting The James Irvine Foundation’s website.
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