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University of California Regents’ Tim Recker Joins the Irvine Foundation as Chief Investment Officer

SAN FRANCISCO — The James Irvine Foundation has named Tim Recker as its new Chief Investment Officer. (The Foundation’s current CIO, John Jenks, will retire in January after more than 14 years of service.) Recker currently serves as the managing director for private equity and real assets at the Regents of the University of California, … Continue reading University of California Regents’ Tim Recker Joins the Irvine Foundation as Chief Investment Officer

Seven California Foundations to Fund Effort to Build Trust Between Law Enforcement, Communities of Color

SAN FRANCISCO – In response to incidents of violence between police and communities of color across the country, seven California foundations are committing more than $1.3 million to an initiative that aims to improve public safety by building trust between law enforcement and communities of color. Participants in the funding effort include The California Endowment, … Continue reading Seven California Foundations to Fund Effort to Build Trust Between Law Enforcement, Communities of Color

Irvine Foundation Names Charles Fields as Chief of Staff and Planning

SAN FRANCISCO — With a career-long commitment to innovation and social change, Charles Fields joins the Irvine Foundation as its Chief of Staff and Planning. In his new role, Fields will oversee implementation of the Foundation’s strategy and planning of its initiatives. Fields previously served as a senior program manager for The California Endowment, California’s … Continue reading Irvine Foundation Names Charles Fields as Chief of Staff and Planning

Six Innovative Californians Receive $1 Million as 2016 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award Recipients

Awards, state leaders honor effective approaches to improving economic development, employment, health, public safety, and water quality SACRAMENTO (Feb. 18, 2016) – State leaders and nearly 300 guests will join The James Irvine Foundation in Sacramento today to recognize six Californians as recipients of the 2016 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards. The awards recognize and … Continue reading Six Innovative Californians Receive $1 Million as 2016 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award Recipients

Irvine Foundation Announces Evolving Focus for Grantmaking

SAN FRANCISCO — Starting this year, The James Irvine Foundation will begin work on a new set of grantmaking goals focused on expanding economic and political opportunity for families and young adults who are working but struggling with poverty. The new focus emerged from a year-long period of reflection and strategy refinement, starting with a listening tour, … Continue reading Irvine Foundation Announces Evolving Focus for Grantmaking

Irvine Foundation Names Don Howard as President and CEO

San Francisco — Don Howard, a lifelong Californian whose career in nonprofit leadership has been defined by innovation and a deep commitment to social change, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of The James Irvine Foundation, effective October 1, 2014. The appointment was made unanimously by the Irvine Foundation Board of Directors after … Continue reading Irvine Foundation Names Don Howard as President and CEO