Laurie Aldern, Author at IECF

Meet Rocio Robles, 2022-2023 Gimbel Scholarship Recipient

Nov 29, 2022 | blog, scholarship stories

Since 1941, we’ve emphasized the importance of helping scholars reach their goals. We know that education, both two-year and four-year, changes the earning power of families and supports diverse leadership in our communities. What began with Charles Brouse’s endowment...

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Funds $500K in New Scholarships

Nov 29, 2022 | blog

This November, coinciding with Native American Heritage Month, IECF announced a $1 million gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) to benefit the dependents of SMBMI team members through the newly created San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Team Member...

New Powerbuilding & Systems Change Grant Opportunity Opens!

Aug 22, 2024 | blog

The IE Black Equity Fund is excited to announce an open call for proposals for its Powerbuilding and Systems Change Grant! This grant is designed to support transformative projects that advance systems change and power building work in the IE’s Black community....

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...