The James Irvine Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The James Irvine Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization focused on expanding economic opportunity for people in California. It functions as a grantmaking foundation within the philanthropic sector, prioritizing initiatives that enable low-income workers to advance economically. Based in San Francisco, California, the foundation was established in 1937 and has a long history of activity in the state. The foundation supports organizations across California by funding programs and partnerships that address opportunity gaps and workforce development. It pursues its mission through collaborations with other public and private entities to advance workforce-related initiatives. A 2025 development highlights a collaboration involving H-CAP, Inc. and the Irvine Company that builds on Irvine Foundation's ongoing partnership with the Department of Labor to expand Registered Apprenticeships in California.