IECF has been awarded a two-year block grant of $1.6 million through the Regional Forest and Fire Capacity (RFFC) Program, a flexible pool of funds to help Riverside and parts of San Bernardino increase forest and fire resilience in the face of a changing climate. The...
We’ve been honored to partner with the S.L Gimbel Foundation since 2010. This December, IECF was awarded a gift of $9.9 million to be used for causes including the arts, education, the environment, and human dignity issues throughout the region and the U.S. In 2010,...
A Riverside icon shares how tough times taught her to give to others. In honor of January’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and February’s Black History Month, we’re pleased to share the story of one of IECF’s long-time supporters and a legacy...
Brie Griset Smith, CSPG, Chief Development Officer at IECF, has announced the appointment of Claudia Preza-Marin, CSPG, as the new Charitable Giving Officer for Riverside. Preza-Marin brings over fourteen years of experience in the fundraising sector, specializing in...
Brie Griset Smith, Sr. VP of Charitable Giving of Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), has appointed John E. McGuirk to represent IECF in the Coachella Valley as Regional Charitable Giving Officer. “We are delighted to welcome John to the Charitable Giving Team...