UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION
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The University of California Irvine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, having paid a total of $67 million in grants, primarily to a single grantee. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO RAISE AND MANAGE PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT UCI'S BROADER MISSION OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE
$737.3M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION?
No. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION give?
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $47.7 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $67 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION?
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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