The Irvine Museum
The Irvine Museum is a private foundation, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2026, it made $101K in qualifying distributions.
The Irvine Museum at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,622,069
- -2.7% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $56,708
- -76.3% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $101,180
- -87.1% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $101,123
- -87.0% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Irvine Museum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $492K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Parks Irvine, CA | To sustain the study and appreciation of California art | $24,250 |
| Good Will Industries of Orange Santa Ana, CA | To share excess office supplies with a sister non-profit organization | $2,762 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,622,069 | $56,708 | $101,123 | — | — | $101,180 | — |
| 2025 | $1,666,481 | $239,747 | $777,080 | $27,012 | 2 | $785,609 | $1 |
| 2024 | $2,187,508 | $518,403 | $1,234,311 | $492,000 | 10 | $1,560,494 | — |
| 2023 | $2,590,118 | $467,502 | $487,090 | — | — | $489,137 | $1 |
| 2022 | $2,609,598 | $383,117 | $390,334 | — | — | $393,962 | $12 |
| 2021 | $2,616,812 | $255,766 | $282,747 | — | — | — | $1 |
| 2020 | $2,643,783 | $763,354 | $430,438 | — | — | — | $1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Irvine Museum is led by James Irvine Swinden, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James Irvine Swinden
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark S. Ashworth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morton Irvine Smith
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul E. Mosely
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russell S. Penniman IV
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard W. Jackson
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brett J. Williamson
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan Irvine Smith (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Irvine Museum
How large is The Irvine Museum?
The Irvine Museum reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $57K.
Where does The Irvine Museum operate?
The Irvine Museum has awarded grants in California.
What is The Irvine Museum's EIN?
The Irvine Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0501917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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