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The James Irvine Foundation
Foundation · Founded 1937 · San Francisco, United States
Who The James Irvine Foundation is.
- Historical Background
- The James Irvine Foundation was established in 1937 by agricultural pioneer James Irvine. It was initially created to hold the controlling stock in the Irvine Company, which managed his extensive land holdings in what is now Orange County. The foundation's philanthropic activities began in 1938 with its first grant of $1,000.
- Source of Capital
- The foundation's capital originates from an endowment established by its founder, James Irvine. This endowment was initially funded with stock from the Irvine Company. The foundation now operates as a private, independent entity with assets of approximately $3 billion.
- Allocation Strategy
- The foundation's grantmaking is exclusively focused on organizations that directly benefit the people of California, as stipulated by its founding charter. Its current strategic focus is on expanding economic opportunity for low-income workers in California, aiming to support their ability to advance economically. The foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The funds The James Irvine Foundation backs.
The James Irvine Foundation is a limited partner in 57 funds. 14 of them place in the Power Law Investor Ranking; those lead, best-ranked first.
How The James Irvine Foundation’s fund book is spread.
The 57 funds The James Irvine Foundation backs, by where the manager is headquartered and how many funds that manager has raised.
Where those managers are based
By fund headquarters.
- North America 4986%
- Rest of world 59%
- Europe 35%
United States 49 · India 2 · United Kingdom 2 · China 1
How established those managers are
Managers grouped by how many funds they have raised — across the 38 of 57 with a fund history on record.
The companies The James Irvine Foundation backs directly.
The James Irvine Foundation holds 3 companies directly, separate from the funds it commits to as a limited partner.
Plus 1 holding with no logo on record.
Other LPs.
Other foundations in the Power Law LP ranking, closest to The James Irvine Foundation by combined power-law score — North America first, then the nearest worldwide.