County distributes $6.5 million to 67 nonprofits through ARPA Funds
Exciting update! IECF has distributed relief grants totaling $6.5 million from the Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund to 67 nonprofit organizations. Over the past year, the funds were released to nonprofit organizations within Riverside County’s five...
Desert Inspiration: The Brian and Lori Rennie Legacy Fund
From trekking through the surreal landscape of Joshua Tree National Park to hiking 100 exhilarating miles in the Swiss Alps, Brian and Lori Rennie have spent 25 years with a shared appreciation for the majestic outdoors. Together, they’ve run a successful business,...
New Powerbuilding & Systems Change Grant Opportunity Opens!
The IE Black Equity Fund is excited to announce an open call for proposals for its Powerbuilding and Systems Change Grant! This grant is designed to support transformative projects that advance systems change and power-building work in the IE’s Black community....
Spotlight on Inland Empire Community News: Adapting to changing media landscapes
Walter Cronkite once said, “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” Before his death in July 2009, 15 years ago this summer, the revered broadcaster also took the country to task, noting, “We are not educated well enough to perform...
Bill Lemann: Veterans are supported through estate planning with purpose
Circumstances often dictate the best course of action when estate planning, says Bill Lemann of Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP, an Inland Empire law firm. When advising client Rohn Rookstool, Lemann recommended setting up a testamentary trust that...
Inland Empire Community Foundation’s annual summit focuses on solutions
Creating a unifying vision for the future of our region is one of the driving forces behind the Inland Empire Community Foundation’s Policy and Philanthropy Summit: Investing to Thrive. “Our policy journey has been made possible through the generous support of the...
2024 IECF Policy and Philanthropy Summit Agenda
IECF Policy and Philanthropy Summit Agenda Location: Riverside Convention Center Date: August 1-2, 2024 Day 1: Seeing Together 8:00 AM Registration and Buffet Breakfast 9:00 AM Welcome Remarks Michelle Decker, President & CEO Inland Empire Community Foundation...
In Memory of Reggie Webb, IE entrepreneur and philanthropist
IECF is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of entrepreneur and philanthropist Reggie Webb. A cherished member of the community and founder of Webb Family Enterprises Inc., Mr. Webb was a visionary leader driven by a profound generosity that empowered others to...
Soaring to New Heights: CIELO Fund Empowers Inland Empire Latinos
A message from Michelle Decker, CEO & President and Jesse Melgar, CIELO Fund Chair & Board Vice Chair to supporters of the CIELO Fund: Thank you to our incredible CIELO Fund donors for your unwavering support and generosity! Your commitment to recognizing,...
Aaron Norris Creative Fund supports students pursuing the arts
The late Aaron Norris once noted that if you’re going to serve, you’re going to give something—“your time, talent, and treasure, and all three are equal.” Now, the resilient Riverside change agent’s words are being brought to life to honor his outstanding legacy. A...
