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The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors Approves $31.4 million in Grants on June 22, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2023 Contact: Luisa Montes, Communications Officer 415-356-9940 lmontes@irvine.org   June 26, 2023 – The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved 10 grants totaling $31.4 million last week. The Foundation also approved $3.6 million in grants this quarter that did not require board approval. The grants primarily support the Foundation’s … Continue reading The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors Approves $31.4 million in Grants on June 22, 2023

The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $186.5 million to expand its Fair Work initiative over the next seven years

The board also approved $9.4 million in grants FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 27, 2023   Contact:  Luisa Montes, Communications Officer 415-356-9940 lmontes@irvine.org   March 27, 2023 — The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved $186.5 million in additional grantmaking through 2030 for its Fair Work initiative, an expansion of grant making that began in 2018 … Continue reading The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $186.5 million to expand its Fair Work initiative over the next seven years

The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $14.6 Million in grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2022 Contact: Luisa Montes, Communications Officer 415-356-9940 lmontes@irvine.org   December 19, 2022 — The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved seven grants totaling $14.6 million last week. The Foundation also approved $20.5 million in grants this quarter that did not require board approval.   The grants primarily support the Foundation’s … Continue reading The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approves $14.6 Million in grants

The James Irvine Foundation announces $22.8 Million in grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2022 Contact: Luisa Montes, Communications Officer 415-356-9940 lmontes@irvine.org September 26, 2022 – The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved seven grants totaling $22.8 million last week. That includes five grants for Irvine’s Housing Affordability project, which supports statewide and community solutions to protect low-income renters, preserve existing affordable units, … Continue reading The James Irvine Foundation announces $22.8 Million in grants

The James Irvine Foundation approves $36.5 Million in grants on June 14, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2022 Contact: Luisa Montes, Communications Officer 415-777-2244 lmontes@irvine.org June 20, 2022 – The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved 12 grants totaling $36.5 million last week. The Foundation also approved $7.2 million in grants this quarter that did not require board approval. More information about all recent grants can … Continue reading The James Irvine Foundation approves $36.5 Million in grants on June 14, 2022

The James Irvine Foundation announces $35 Million in grants and $107 Million for new initiative, Just Prosperity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2022 Contact: Vaishalee Raja, Senior Communications Officer 213-283-2007 vraja@irvine.org SAN FRANCISCO (March 30, 2022) – The James Irvine Foundation has approved 24 grants totaling $35 million in the first quarter of 2022. That includes eight grants totaling $27 million that the Foundation’s Board of Directors approved last week. Not all … Continue reading The James Irvine Foundation announces $35 Million in grants and $107 Million for new initiative, Just Prosperity

The James Irvine Foundation Awards $1.5 Million to Innovative Leaders of Six California Nonprofits

2022 Leadership Award recipients tackle the state’s most critical and high-profile challenges   Contact: Yianni Kazanis yianni@mozaicmc.com (916) 505-1891 SAN FRANCISCO (February 7, 2022) — The James Irvine Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2022 Leadership Awards, recognizing seven outstanding Californians at six organizations for their innovative solutions to pressing issues facing our state, … Continue reading The James Irvine Foundation Awards $1.5 Million to Innovative Leaders of Six California Nonprofits

The James Irvine Board of Directors Approves $36 Million in Grants on December 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 14, 2021 Contact: Vaishalee Raja, Senior Communications Officer 213-283-2007 vraja@irvine.org SAN FRANCISCO (December 14, 2021) – The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved 28 grants totaling $36 million last week. The grants primarily support the Foundation’s three initiatives focused on working Californians (Better Careers, Fair Work, and Priority Communities). The … Continue reading The James Irvine Board of Directors Approves $36 Million in Grants on December 10, 2021

Ms. Brenna Butler Garcia and Ms. Teresa Matsui Join The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2021 Contact: Vaishalee Raja, Senior Communications Officer 213-283-2007 vraja@irvine.org SAN FRANCISCO (December 13, 2021) — The James Irvine Foundation announced the appointment of two new members of its Board of Directors, who will begin their terms in January 2022. Ms. Brenna Butler Garcia, of Stockton, is the Vice President of … Continue reading Ms. Brenna Butler Garcia and Ms. Teresa Matsui Join The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors

The James Irvine Board of Directors Approves $24.5 Million in Grants on September 23, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2021 Contact: Vaishalee Raja, Senior Communications Officer 213-283-2007 vraja@irvine.org SAN FRANCISCO (September 28, 2021) — The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved 22 grants totaling $24.5 million last week. The grants primarily support the Foundation’s three initiatives focused on working Californians (Better Careers, Fair Work, and Priority Communities). The … Continue reading The James Irvine Board of Directors Approves $24.5 Million in Grants on September 23, 2021