X (formerly Twitter) Facebook LinkedIn Press Release March 18, 2024 The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $6.85 million in grants on March 14, 2024, bringing Q1 grantmaking total to $31.65 million Luisa Montes Luisa Montes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2024 Contact: Luisa Montes, Communications Officer 415-356-9940 lmontes@irvine.org March 18, 2024 – The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved three grants totaling $6.85 million last week. The Foundation also provided $24.8 million in grants this quarter that did not require board approval. The grants primarily support the Foundation’s four initiatives focused on working Californians (Better Careers, Fair Work, Just Prosperity, and Priority Communities). More information about all grants can be found in the Foundation’s database here, and the board-approved grants include: Just Prosperity Catalyst California A two-year grant of $1.5 million for general operating support. PICO California A two-year grant of $2 million for general operating support. Priority Communities Community Foundation for Monterey County A two-year grant of $3.35 million to further support the Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative (SIEDI) in working with community-based organizations to build a more inclusive and equitably economy in Salinas. Seventy-five percent of the grant will be regranted. About the Foundation
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