Spotlight on Cal Press: supporting student journalists to assure the future and integrity of journalism in California
California Press Foundation (Cal Press) has been supporting the future of journalism for more than 140 years. The organization provides professional support, education, coveted journalism awards and opportunities for future journalists. Through this work, Cal Press...
Women’s Giving Fund Grants a Record $43,400 to IE Organizations
In its largest grantmaking cycle so far, Inland Empire Community Foundation's Women’s Giving Fund recently awarded $43,400 to four nonprofits at its annual Fall Soiree. The grants ranged from $8,400 to $15,000 and will help the Inland Empire organizations provide...
12th Annual CA Economic Summit Held in Coachella Valley
IECF recently participated in the 2023 California Economic Summit hosted by California Forward (CA FWD) on Oct. 11-13 in Indian Wells. Our team was proud to be among a significant presence of Inland Empire leaders, making up 25 percent of summit registrants. Several...
IE Black Equity Fund Announces Record $1.027 million in grants to 71 nonprofits
IECF and the Black Equity Initiative of the Inland Empire (BEI-IE) announced $1.027 million to 71 nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects, its second and largest grantmaking cycle from the IE Black Equity Fund. The Fund supports nonprofit organizations and...
Keeping Communities Informed: The Vital Role of Local Journalism
Local journalism is the heartbeat of our communities. It keeps us connected, informed, and aware of the issues that affect our daily lives. From school board decisions to city council meetings, it’s the medium through which we learn about local events, our communities...
YOU are a gift. Thank You for Supporting Women in the Inland Empire!
A note from Nefertiti Long and Michelle Decker about the Women's Giving Fund: Dear friends, In the words of our Women’s Giving Fund Fall Soiree Keynote Speaker, Jennifer O’Farrell: YOU are a gift. As we reflect on the incredible Sunday afternoon we shared with over...
2023 California Economic Summit Gathers with a Large Inland Empire Presence
Inland Empire leaders and the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) will participate in the 2023 California Economic Summit, which takes place Oct. 11-13 in Indian Wells. This year's summit is produced by California Forward (CA FWD) in partnership with members of...
Donor Partnerships: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is Turning College Dreams into Reality
The Tribe’s fund supports its team members’ educational goals The cultural values and beliefs that the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians hold dear inspired the SMBMI Team Member Dependent Scholarship Fund. The fund, which awards scholarships of $3,000 to $10,000 to...
Moreno Valley’s Thriving Art Scene Receives Funding for Murals
Funding and a passion for the arts have a positive ripple effect in most communities. Especially in an era when raising awareness about the importance of the arts has never been more vital. To that end, the City of Moreno Valley stands out for some of its recent...
Spotlight on MOSAIC-Legacy: Mentorship and Advocacy for Unity
Throughout her career, Dr. Judy White, retired Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, was a mentor and advocate for women and multicultural leadership. In her retirement, she wanted to pursue this passion. She gathered a group of like-minded women who felt there...