Gates Foundation Returns to IE, Bill Gates Meets with Local Leaders
On April 17, the Inland Empire hosted Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to learn about the region’s successful work in post-secondary pathways and educational attainment. Since 2020, IECF has been funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates...
Spotlight on Asociación de Emprendedor@s: Business Tools and Support for the Spanish Community
Monica Robles spent her career both in the corporate world and as an entrepreneur. Working with domestic and international companies, as well as government agencies, she coached leaders in generating profits and increasing market share growth. The founder and...
Professional Advisors Council (PAC) Meeting is May 23, 2023
Register today for IECF's next Professional Advisors Council (PAC) meeting! We are pleased to welcome Mary "Kit" Mac Nee, CFP®, CRPC®, QPFC®, as our guest speaker. Topic: Secure Act 1.0 and 2.0 - The Details That Matter Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Time: 11:30 am -...
Spotlight on Promise Scholars: Shaping Dreams and Ensuring Opportunity
In 2011, the superintendents of Ontario-Montclair School District and Chaffey Joint Union High School District signed an agreement with the presidents of Chaffey College and California State University San Bernardino. These leaders envisioned a thriving community...
Phil and Karen Hudis: Hope and Healing Through Philanthropy
All philanthropy starts with a story. We're honored that our donors entrust IECF with their funds so lives can be changed for the better, and it's a distinct privilege to learn about the events that led them to create a legacy fund at IECF. Phil and Karen Hudis shared...
David Hernandez Named IECF’s Forest & Fire Coordinator
In keeping with our commitment to environmentalism, IECF is pleased to announce that David Hernandez has been named to the newly created position of Regional Forest and Fire Coordinator. Hernandez will coordinate a two-year block grant of $1.6 million through the...
Spotlight on A Coming of Age Foster Family Agency: Working to Make Families Whole Again
A Coming of Age Foster Family Agency (FFA) works with abused and neglected children providing placement in the homes of certified foster parents. The organization also provides support services including case management, counseling and behavioral health care. All the...
Women’s Giving Fund Spring Fling Honors the 2023 Woman of Achievement
A note from Nefertiti Long and Michelle Decker about the Women's Giving Fund: On Sunday, March 26, 2023, IECF hosted the Women’s Giving Fund Spring Fling and inaugural Woman of Achievement awards presentation with a banquet hall filled with compassionate, generous and...
Gloria Macias Harrison: Leading by Example
For over 50 years, Gloria Macias Harrison has dedicated her life’s work to the betterment of her community through communication, activism and education. As co-founder of El Chicano newspaper and co-owner of Inland Empire Community News, her family-run publications...
Keeping Community Journalism in the IE Strong
In January, the CIELO Fund at IECF awarded $280,000 in inaugural grants. Grants were distributed to programs that address education equity, civic engagement, health access, economic mobility and immigrant services in the Latino community. The CIELO Fund grantmaking...