IECF is pleased to announce a request for proposals for the Community Impact Fund (CIF)! Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $20,000 to strengthen their work that prioritizes equity, inclusion, and diversity in the communities they serve. This request...
In 2020, Congress passed the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act. The bill set forth temporary changes to encourage charitable giving during this challenging period. These changes end on December 31, 2021! Donors can claim charitable income tax...
In September, Inland Empire Community Foundation and the Black Equity Initiative – Inland Empire (BEI-IE) invited nonprofits to apply for one of three tiers of IE Black Equity Fund grants that addressed “learning,” “emerging,” and “scaling up.” These grants focused on...
Join us as we celebrate 80 years! This year the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is celebrating its 80th Anniversary. In 1941, IECF started with a single gift when Charles Brouse, a local Riverside banker, wanted to help local students attend Riverside City...
This story originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, December 2021 Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center was founded to honor the dying wish of Michelle Watson, a 26-year-old victim of breast cancer. Watson envisioned a place where she could receive support from...
