Funding priorities:

The William G. Irwin Charity Foundation makes capital grants in California and Hawaii.

Application Process

The foundation accepts applications exclusively through an online application process. Applications for the upcoming funding cycle will be accepted online between January 25, 2021 and February 5, 2021 (application deadline is 11:59p.m.), and will be considered at the March 2021 board meeting.

• Download the application overview here.
• Download the online application instructions here.
• Access the online application here: https://pfs.smartsimple.us/welcome/irwin.

Please note, the foundation requires awarded grantees to wait three  years (from the last decision date) before reapplying. If an organization’s application is denied, the organization must wait one year (from the decision date) before reapplying.

For questions regarding the online grant application system, please contact Angela.

The foundation board meets four times per year. The timeline for the next grantmaking cycle will be announced after the March board meeting.

Reporting Process

If you have an active grant with the foundation, please submit your final reports to Angela via email. In the subject line of the email, please make note that the report is for the Irwin Foundation grant.