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...
2024 IECF Policy & Philanthropy Summit: All people and places thriving—no exceptions
This August, IECF is hosting the IECF Policy and Philanthropy Summit, with a diverse group of speakers and attendees ready to roll up their sleeves and work together for a thriving Inland Empire. We welcome participants not only to listen but to participate and engage...
IECF Celebrates Brie Griset Smith’s CSPG Certification: Excellent News for Our Donors!
We're thrilled to announce that Brie Griset Smith, IECF's Chief Development Officer, has recently completed her Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG) certification! After many months of rigorous coursework, Brie is now in an elite league of planned giving...
Invest in Belonging and Establish Your Legacy: Supporting LGBTQ+ communities
June is Pride Month, and all across the region, we’ve seen a month-long celebration of our LGBTQ+ friends, neighbors, and relatives. IECF is proud to work with donors and organizations that work year-round to ensure that every member of our community has an...
The IE Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund meets enthusiastic response at Redlands Forum launch
Local journalism is the heartbeat of a healthy community, holding powerful institutions accountable, fostering a public understanding of the issues that matter most, and giving a voice to hometown heroes. The echo chamber of national headlines drowns out many stories...
Build Coachella Valley Fund distributes $160,000 in inaugural grantmaking to fight food insecurity
The Build Coachella Valley Fund (BCVF) has been on a mission to ease food insecurity in 2024. The signature fund of the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) sprang to life in 2023 as a way to support the urgent social, environmental, and economic resilience of...