Spotlight on Bezerk Productions: Supporting People with Mental Illness through the Arts
Is artistic expression a viable way to cope with mental challenges? Judging by the compelling work of Bezerk Productions, the answer is a definitive "yes." Linda Sibio, the local artist who launched the nonprofit arts collective—known as "The Cracked Eggs"—in 2001,...
Spotlight on Palm Springs Cultural Center: Renovations to live music lounge are on the way
Like most local nonprofits, the Palm Springs Cultural Center has learned how to become more creative to stay afloat during the last few years. Camelot Theatres, which the center runs, has not been immune to those pandemic challenges. But a valiant third act appears to...
Spotlight on Fox Theater Foundation: New Programming and Live Tech for Students
Fox Theater Foundation programming returned this spring with a busy schedule. While the theater was dark for a period during the COVID-19 pandemic and programming for students was on hold, the second half of this academic year was a busy one. The organization returned...
Spotlight on Desert X: Creativity, Innovation and New Funds Fuel 2023 Art Installation in Coachella Valley
American author and environmental activist Edward Abbey once noted: "What draws us into the desert is the search for something intimate in the remote." In many ways, Desert X abides by that principle with aplomb. Produced by The Desert Biennial, a nonprofit 501(c)(3),...
That’s a Wrap! IECF 2nd Annual Policy & Engagement Forum in Review
On July 21, IECF held its 2nd Annual Policy & Engagement Forum titled “Leading Together in the IE, for the IE” to celebrate the collective impact community leadership is having across the region. The virtual forum drew more than 500, representing business owners,...
IE Giving Hub Goes Live this Summer
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...
Celebrate With Us – Save the Dates for these 80th Anniversary Signature Fund Events!
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 Empire...
Remembering Aaron Norris
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
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!
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...