Donald Bren

California top philanthropist has given away over $2 billion | Ted Rivers | NewsBreak Original Donald Bren, America's richest real estate mogul, has made a significant impact in the world of philanthropy in recent years, particularly in the areas of education and conservation.

Irvine Company Chairman Donates $8.5 Million to Expand Afterschool Programs Irvine Company Chairman Donates $8.5 Million to Expand Afterschool Programs. The gift to the THINK Together program is one of the largest private donations to an afterschool program in California's history, and will allow it to expand in Santa Ana Unified and East Los Angeles County school districts...

How we worked together to create a great school district As IUSD celebrates 50 years, here’s a look back at its earliest days.

Donald Bren Net Worth Donald Bren is an American businessman. As of 2023, Donald Bren's net worth is estimated to be roughly $17 billion. 

UC Irvine alumni Paul and Jo Butterworth pledge $35.5 million to Donald Bren School Record gift will support programs fostering ICS student success and achievement

Donald Bren Remains Nation’s Richest Developer with $18B Owner of the Irvine Company has lost $200M in the last year from economic headwinds for commercial real estate, according to Business Journal estimate.

Irvine Co. Plans $30M Renovation of River North Skyscraper Irvine Co. is investing $30M of upgrades at 300 North LaSalle Street, where law firm Winston & Strawn in talks to lease much of a big chunk being vacated.

UC Irvine computer science program to get $35.5 million in university's largest alumni gift The donation from Paul and Jo Butterworth will support the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, funding research initiatives and scholarships.

Billionaire Donald Bren Releases Book Promoting The Irvine Ranch In 1866 James Irvine and three partners purchased 93,000 acres of southern California ranch land for approximately $46,500. Ninety-four years later, the Irvine Company commissioned architect and urban planner William Pereira to develop the land, an undertaking that produced both the city of Irvine a...

IUSD CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH $4 MILLION CONTRIBUTION BY IRVINE COMPANY & THE DONALD BREN FOUNDATION - Irvine Standard The transformational gift is part of a 20-year, nearly $50 million commitment in support of arts, music and science education.

IUSD celebrates 50th anniversary with $4 million gift from Irvine Company and Donald Bren Foundation - Irvine Standard Parents and teachers gathered at the newly constructed Woodbridge High School Performing Arts Center cheered when Superintendent Terry Walker announced that

Student musicians shine at 39th annual Donald Bren Honors Concert More than 650 of the best singers and musicians in the Irvine Unified School District wowed a packed house of music lovers at the 39th annual Donald Bren

Irvine Co.'s Bren Named Richest Real Estate Mogul in US Public Storage Director Ranks as Wealthiest US Woman on Global List

Spotlight: Donald Bren - Orange County Business Journal Donald Bren, the country’s wealthiest real estate owner, is rarely in a selling mood. That changed in 2022, with Irvine Co. closing a pair of notable Southern California commercial real estate sales totaling more than $470 million. In May, a venture headed by Douglas Emmett Inc. (NYSE: DEI), a lar...

Donald Trump is not America's richest real estate tycoon — it's another Donald who's worth almost $17 billion The man behind California's largest private landowner is much quieter and much richer than President Donald Trump.

Caltech Receives $100 Million in Donations - Los Angeles Business Journal Caltech has received $100 million in donations over the last eight years from real estate mogul and philanthropist Donald Bren. The funds further swelled the pool of funds donated to the Pasadena school in recent years. Bren's donation is part of a 10-year promise to fund Caltech’s Space Solar Pow...

University of California at Irvine launches Institute for Precision Health The institute will combine the university’s AI, ML, health science, engineering, genomics, and data capabilities to tackle health strategy and inequity.

A $2 million gift to IUSD Irvine Company presented a $2 million check to the Irvine Unified School District during the 38th annual Donald Bren Honors Concert at Segerstrom Concert Hall last month.

Irvine Co. Sells Santa Monica Luxe Apartments For $330M Donald Bren’s Newport Beach-based developer might have set statewide mark for priciest multifamily deal

Irvine Co. owner Bren remains wealthiest US property owner But these 20 U.S. tycoons saw their standings on the Forbes’ global wealth scoreboard drop to an average 688 ranking from 562 a year ago.

Real Estate Billionaire Bren Taps Hines as Irvine’s Legal Chief The Irvine Co. LLC, a privately held real estate development firm controlled by property mogul Donald Bren, has recruited a new top lawyer from industry rival Hines Interests LP.

Solar power from space? Irvine Co.’s Bren gives Caltech $100M for research The project’s first test will be a launch into space of a combination power generator and transmitter measuring roughly 6 feet by 6 feet.

The Irvine Company Whistleblower Stephanie Van de Motter Launches Silenced No More Foundation to Support and Honor Fellow Whistleblowers and Victims of Illegal Work Activities Female whistleblower Stephanie Van de Motter, known for winning her whistleblower retaliation and harassment lawsuit against The Irvine Company, a US real...

UC Irvine receives $10.4-million donation for art history, center for inclusive computing

UC Irvine receives $10.4-million donation for art history, center for inclusive computing The donation comes from the Steckler Charitable Fund, which was established by alumnus Vincent Steckler and his wife, Amanda.

Billionaire Donald Bren Releases Book Promoting The Irvine Ranch

Billionaire Donald Bren Releases Book Promoting The Irvine Ranch In 1866 James Irvine and three partners purchased 93,000 acres of southern California ranch land for approximately $46,500. Ninety-four years later, the Irvine Company commissioned architect and urban planner William Pereira to develop the land, an undertaking that produced both the city of Irvine a...

DONALD BREN HONORS CONCERT SHOWCASES ARTS EDUCATION

Donald Bren Honors Concert showcases arts education More than 650 of the best singers and musicians in the Irvine Unified School District performed recently at the 37th annual Donald Bren Honors Concert.

Donald Bren On The Best Fix For K-12 Education

Donald Bren On The Best Fix For K-12 Education The richest real estate developer on the Forbes 400 list is also a big donor to education. Here, he shares his thoughts on how to fix the system.