Laurie Aldern, Author at IECF

Celebrate With Us – Save the Dates for these 80th Anniversary Signature Fund Events!

Jul 27, 2022 | blog

We’re celebrating 80 years of giving AND our new signature funds. Join us at these upcoming events! The CIELO Fund for Latino Empowerment, chaired and seeded by Board Member Jesse Melgar, was established to empower the lives and futures of Latinos in the Inland...

Remembering Aaron Norris

Jul 27, 2022 | blog, donor stories

With heavy hearts, the Foundation mourns the recent passing of friend and community philanthropist, Aaron Michael Norris. Aaron was a beloved member of the community, an expert in real estate investing and public relations, and is fondly remembered by IECF for his...

Dr. Judy White’s MOSAIC: Building Unity, Inspired by Humanity

Jul 27, 2022 | blog, donor stories

IECF is proud to manage the MOSAIC fund, which was established to promote the education of multicultural enrichment; advocate for unity among races; provide a curriculum that teaches empathy; and support career advancement, mentoring, and scholarships. It’s been said,...

IE Giving Hub Goes Live This Summer!

Jul 27, 2022 | blog

When IE Giving Hub opens this summer, donors and volunteers will be able to search for organizations that serve causes they care about. Don’t miss out on new funding and support! Make sure your organization is on the list. Join the IE NPOs that have already...

Spotlight on Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Sculpture Task Force: Ensuring Legacies

Jul 26, 2022 | blog

Thanks to the efforts of the Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Sculpture Task Force, Palm Springs is moving closer to having its own memorial sculpture to forever immortalize the lives lost to AIDS. A vibrant team of intrepid souls has fueled the project for some time, chief...