Building an Equitable IE: Dr. Robert K. Ross is “all in” for the IE Black Equity Fund
This story originally appeared in our 2022-23 Annual Report. When it comes to building healthy communities, Robert K. Ross, M.D., understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As president and CEO of The California Endowment, the first foundation...
Spotlight on African American Health Coalition: Combating the Stigma of Mental Health
Founded in 2019 by Linda Hart, the African American Health Coalition (AAHC) employs grassroots efforts to connect the community to free, low-cost and quality health services. Mental illness runs in Hart’s family, and she watched her mother dealing with the stress of...
Graciela Moran Joins IECF as Associate Director of Policy & Community Engagement
IECF is pleased to announce that Graciela Moran has been named Associate Director of Policy & Community Engagement. “The Inland Empire is my home where I struggled but also thrived." Graciela shared. "It’s incredibly important for me to be a part of an...
Growing Resources and Influencing Change: IECF’s 3rd Annual Policy Forum
On August 9 and 10, 2023 Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) hosted its 3rd Annual Policy & Engagement Forum at the Riverside Convention Center. The sold-out event hosted 400 guests who gathered to gain insight from local elected officials, funders,...
CIELO Fund Celebration
Celebrate with us! Grantee & scholarship recognitions, new data release Saturday, September 16, 2023 11:00am - 2:00pm CSUSB | Santos Manuel Student Union North, San Bernardino $50 per ticket | Seating is limited [button...
The CIELO Fund is Celebrating a Year of Impact
The CIELO Fund is celebrating an incredible year of achievements! Join us for an inspiring afternoon on Saturday, September 16th as we mark this significant moment in our journey to uplift Latino communities and help them thrive. Celebrating a year of impact, the...
Amazon Makes $108,000 Gift to IECF, Strengthens Programs Supporting Diverse Communities!
IECF is delighted to announce a gift of $108,000 from Amazon, which will benefit several of the Foundation's Signature Funds that support organizations serving the IE's Black and Latino communities and others that promote environmental causes. Amazon's gift will also...
Spotlight on Creative Corps Inland SoCal: Announcing 52 Grantees!
Grants totaling more than $3.8 million were awarded to artists, culture-bearers, organizations and agencies throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. On July 5, 2023, Creative Corps Inland SoCal, a state-funded initiative of the California Arts Council (CAC)...
Spotlight on The Nature Education Foundation: Empowering Young People to Explore the World Around Them
In 2004, when annual grant funding which had supported a nature education program for 4,000 third-grade students ended, the community stepped up. The program was implemented by Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District (RivCoParks) at the Santa Rosa...
Spotlight on San Bernardino Fatherhood: Helping Dads Raise Kids Who Thrive
Recognizing higher rates of Black infant mortality in California, the Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) was launched in 2018 to address the causes of this disparity and best practices. Under the PEI, San Bernardino Fatherhood was contracted by the San Bernardino...
