Partnership with Chronicle of Philanthropy showcases grantee solutions and perspectives April 1, 2024 The Irvine Foundation is honored to showcase grantees from across our initiatives about their solutions for protecting, advancing, and honoring workers. Our recent partnership with The Chronicle of Philanthropy features 10 grantee-authored articles about improving workplace conditions, connecting Californians to good jobs with family sustaining wages and advancement opportunities, and building power for workers and … Continue reading Partnership with Chronicle of Philanthropy showcases grantee solutions and perspectives
Small businesses: a pathway to more equitable economic opportunity March 28, 2024 California is home to more than 4.3 million small businesses, which account for 99.9% of all businesses in the state and employ more than 50% of private sector workers. The success of small businesses is critical to our economy and helping Irvine reach its North Star — a California where all low-income workers have the … Continue reading Small businesses: a pathway to more equitable economic opportunity
Irvine’s 2024 Annual Review March 20, 2024 I welcome you to explore Irvine’s 2024 Annual Review: Updates on Our Work, Giving, and Organization. Previously called our Portfolio Review, this is something we produce each year to be transparent and accountable for our constituents, community, and colleagues. It tracks data and developments related to our focus, grantmaking, people, and culture, allowing us to … Continue reading Irvine’s 2024 Annual Review
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 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 … Continue reading 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
Reflections from Priority Communities Learning Summit March 15, 2024 In mid-January, we had the privilege of welcoming to Los Angeles more than 100 exceptional leaders who play an integral role in the Priority Communities initiative in Fresno, Salinas, Stockton, Riverside, and San Bernardino. They attended our first in-person Learning Summit since the initiative launched in 2020 to support community efforts in these cities to … Continue reading Reflections from Priority Communities Learning Summit
Building Inclusive Economies with Immigrant Communities: A Conversation with Ventures’ Maria Cadenas March 14, 2024 The Priority Communities initiative held a learning summit in Los Angeles for leaders from Fresno, Salinas, Stockton, Riverside, and San Bernardino. We spoke to select leaders in attendance to hear their perspectives on their communities and their insights on what it takes to build inclusive economies. The first piece in this series of blog posts features … Continue reading Building Inclusive Economies with Immigrant Communities: A Conversation with Ventures’ Maria Cadenas
Organizing for immigrant justice: A Q&A with ÓRALE’s Gaby Hernandez March 14, 2024 To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are highlighting one of the women-led organizations that we have the privilege of supporting: ÓRALE, a grantee-partner of Irvine's Better Careers initiative. We spoke to Gaby Hernandez, Executive Director of ÓRALE, about her leadership, the different programs the organization offers, and what gives her hope. The views and … Continue reading Organizing for immigrant justice: A Q&A with ÓRALE’s Gaby Hernandez
Irvine Program Officer Robia Lee honors International Women’s Day March 8, 2024 The Irvine Foundation is fortunate to have talented staff with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and we want to introduce some of our colleagues to you. We spoke with Robia Lee, Irvine’s Program Officer, about what International Women's Day mean to her, why her mom's story continues to inspire her, and Irvine's role in advancing … Continue reading Irvine Program Officer Robia Lee honors International Women’s Day
Advancing Economic Justice for Black Communities with Monterey County Black Caucus February 26, 2024 In honor of Black History and Futures Month, we are excited to spotlight the valuable work of Monterey County Black Caucus (MCBC), a grantee-partner of Irvine’s Priority Communities initiative. We spoke to Rosalyn Green, MCBC’s Black Power-Building and Justice Reinvestment Director, about the organization’s mission, the community priorities identified through their listening sessions, the importance … Continue reading Advancing Economic Justice for Black Communities with Monterey County Black Caucus
Meet the 2024 Leadership Award Recipients February 12, 2024 Today is the day! I am thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2024 Leadership Awards – an outstanding group of innovators who are changing lives in their communities and across the state. For more than a decade, The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards have honored trailblazers with a track record of success in improving … Continue reading Meet the 2024 Leadership Award Recipients