Laurie Aldern, Author at IECF

Black Equity Fund and CIELO Fund Open for Applications

Nov 29, 2022 | blog

Local nonprofit organizations can now apply for grants through two funds that support work benefiting Latino and Black communities. The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is now accepting applications for the first round of grants from the Cultivating Inland...

FRieNDS OF VETERANS FUND Launches with a $40K gift

Nov 29, 2022 | blog

On November 10, 2022, just ahead of Veterans Day, IECF announced the launch of the FRieNDS of VETERANS FUND at a breakfast gathering held at the March Air Field Museum. The new 80th Anniversary Signature Fund will benefit veterans residing in San Bernardino and...

Phil and Lynda Savage III – Philanthropists for Today and Tomorrow

Nov 28, 2022 | blog, donor stories

Philanthropy can take many forms, including volunteerism, community service and charitable giving. These are just some of the outward-focused practices that enrich our communities and promote the well-being of our neighbors. In this Conversation with Donors, we’d like...

Spotlight on Native American Land Conservancy: Stewarding the IE’s Sacred Lands

Nov 15, 2022 | blog

Every day throughout Coachella Valley, countless organizations work painstakingly to ensure everything from civil rights and proper health care to environmental protection and stewardship of the area’s diverse and historic sites. For the latter, Native American...

Spotlight on Camp of Champions: Better Grades with Soccer Balls

Nov 15, 2022 | blog

Kick it. Bump it. Catch it. Those are few things you can do with a soccer ball, but one of the most interesting things Tim Ingram realized he could do with it was motivate elementary, middle, and high school students to improve their grades and boost their...