Private foundation · EIN 94-1236937
The James Irvine Foundation
San Francisco, CA
The James Irvine Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $154M in grants and contributions paid across 654 grants, with $3.39B in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Tides Center, Inland Empire Community Foundation and San Francisco Foundation.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Center | Los Angeles, CA | To support Fair Work in California | $11,150,000 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Riverside, CA | To support Priority Communities in California | $8,000,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To support Housing Affordability in CA | $7,550,000 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | To support Better Careers in California | $4,400,000 |
| Movement Innovation Collaborative | Oakland, CA | To support Research and Development in CA | $4,000,000 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc | New York, NY | To support Fair Work in California | $3,600,000 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey County | Monterey, CA | To support Priority Communities in California | $3,350,000 |
| Tides Center | Los Angeles, CA | To support Better Careers in California | $3,050,000 |
| Regents of the University of California | Berkeley, CA | To support Priority Communities in California | $2,750,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | Minneapolis, MN | To support Research and Development in CA | $2,500,000 |
| Coalition for Responsible Community Development | Los Angeles, CA | To support Better Careers in California | $2,500,000 |
| Tides Center | Los Angeles, CA | To support Just Prosperity in California | $2,350,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | To support Just Prosperity in California | $2,150,000 |
| Chinese Progressive Association | Oakland, CA | To support Just Prosperity in California | $2,050,000 |
| Ampac Tri-state CDC Inc | Ontario, CA | To support Priority Communities in California | $2,000,000 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | For general operating support | $2,000,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | For general operating support | $2,000,000 |
| Fresno Community Development Financial Institution | Fresno, CA | To support Priority Communities in California | $2,000,000 |
| PICO California | Los Angeles, CA | For general operating support | $2,000,000 |
| California Calls Education Fund | Los Angeles, CA | To support Just Prosperity in California | $1,850,000 |
| Kitchen Table Advisors | Berkeley, CA | To support Priority Communities in California | $1,750,000 |
| PowerSwitch Action | Oakland, CA | To support Fair Work in California | $1,700,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | To support Housing Affordability in CA | $1,600,000 |
| Action Council of Monterey County Inc | Salinas, CA | To support Priority Communities in California | $1,500,000 |
| Catalyst California | Los Angeles, CA | For general operating support | $1,500,000 |
The 25 largest of 654 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$137M · 592 grants
- New York$9.24M · 24 grants
- District of Columbia$2.92M · 15 grants
- Minnesota$2.73M · 2 grants
- Louisiana$700K · 1 grant
- Washington$700K · 2 grants
- Massachusetts$430K · 5 grants
- New Jersey$340K · 1 grant
- Wisconsin$220K · 2 grants
- Illinois$180K · 4 grants
- Nevada$100K · 1 grant
- Florida$35K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does The James Irvine Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The James Irvine Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does The James Irvine Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $154,135,132 in grants and contributions paid (654 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The James Irvine Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Tides Center (CA), $11.2M, Inland Empire Community Foundation (CA), $8M, San Francisco Foundation (CA), $7.55M, Foundation for California Community Colleges (CA), $4.4M and Movement Innovation Collaborative (CA), $4M.