Spotlight on IECF grantee, Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert: Helping kids reach their full potential
A recent Inland Empire Community Foundation grant through the Fred Stebler and Eva V. Stebler Foundation Fund allows Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert to enhance several vital programs the organization offers to Coachella Valley children. “All around, the grant...
Spotlight on IECF grantee, Riverside Library: Funding supports vast offerings for the digital age
The Digital Age continues to spawn an endless stream of technical advancements. One of the most refreshing perks to that is how well modern libraries have adapted, somehow making these treasured institutions all the more hip and fun by how much they now can offer the...
Spotlight on IECF grantee, Elder Love USA: Branching out with the help of a grant
Shannon Shea, Founding Executive Director of Elder Love USA, has made it her mission to make in-home care accessible and affordable for seniors. She can quickly recall the impetus behind her decision to help others, which sprang from leaving her job in outside sales,...
Riverside City Council approves contract with IECF for $2.8 million Nonprofit Resilience Fund
Nonprofit Resilience Funds: A Lifeline for Community Organizations IECF applauds the Riverside City Council's recent approval of a $2.8 million Nonprofit Resilience Fund to be managed by IECF. The fund will use federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to...
Empowering Young Philanthropists: The Youth Grantmakers Program is accepting applications for Spring 2025 cohort
Want to make a difference in your community? IECF's Youth Grantmakers program offers youth ages 15-21 a unique opportunity to do just that. By participating in this program, young people can learn about local nonprofits, analyze grant applications, and make informed...
Spotlight on Shelter From the Storm: IECF grant helps expand services of local domestic violence nonprofit
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the annual national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Locally, the nonprofit organization Shelter From the Storm continues to venture forth with vigor, offering a bounty of services that can...
Press Forward awards $175,000 to IE Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund and $100,000 to two Inland Empire news outlets
Press Forward, a national organization dedicated to strengthening communities through local journalism, has awarded $175,000 to IECF's IE Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund and $100,000 each to two Inland Empire news outlets: Black Voice News and The Riverside Record....
Building a Brighter Future Together: IECF Connects with Professional Advisors to Drive Community Impact
The Purple Room, Palm Springs’ legendary supper club renowned for its Rat Pack era atmosphere and world-class entertainment, provided the backdrop for IECF’s recent Professional Advisors Cocktail Reception and Dinner. The event was an exclusive gathering for financial...
CIELO Fund Hits Milestone, Raises More Than $2 Million for Latino Community
Inland Empire’s Latino Community has reason to celebrate. At a brunch attended by nearly 400 people at the Palm Springs Convention Center on October 6, IECF announced that its CIELO Fund has raised more than $2 million to support Latino-led and -serving organizations...
Spotlight on Seiden-Juku: Adaptive karate classes for people with disabilities
Inland Empire Community Foundation grant empowers innovative nonprofit Sensei Tamara Canedo-Lifschutz of Seiden-Juku in La Quinta receives a lot of bows from her students. That bow, known as “rei,” indicates a sign of respect and reverence for the teacher or...