Get to Know Brie Griset Smith, our New Senior VP of Charitable Giving
IECF welcomed Brie Griset Smith to the team in November of 2021. Brie brings over 20 years of experience in fundraising and program development, staff management, financial administration, organizational and board leadership, and strategic planning – most recently as...
IECF Awarded Grant by The Kresge Foundation to Support the Work of IEGO
IECF is pleased to announce that it has received a $140,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation to support the work of the Inland Empire Growth and Opportunity (IEGO) project. Currently housed within the Inland Empire Community Foundation, IEGO is working to grow sectors...
Inland Congregations United for Change Empowers Community Members and Develops Local Leaders
This story originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, November 2021 Founded in 1991, Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) began as an interfaith nonprofit organized by multi-faith clergy and leaders. Its initial focus on education has since expanded to...
Desert Organization Offers Support to Those Diagnosed with Dementia and Their Caregivers
This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun Alzheimers Coachella Valley opened its doors in 2018 with a mission to provide low or no-cost support and services for residents living with cognitive impairments including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, strokes and other...
Inland Empire Community Foundation: Scholarships Available
IECF has been distributing scholarships for 80 years. Learn more about available funds, deadlines to apply, and opportunities to get involved in creating a better future for our communities.
Jay Allen is Turning 65 and You’re Invited to the Fun(d)!
Palm Springs philanthropist Jay Allen wanted to celebrate his 65th birthday by raising $65K for nonprofit organizations including the LGBTQ Center of the Desert. He opened the Jay Allen 65th Birthday Fund with IECF, and you're invited to the party on November 14th!...
Lake Elsinore Valley Education Fund – How a Small Group of Parent Volunteers is Making a Big Impact on College-Bound Students
Established in 2007, The Lake Elsinore Valley Education Foundation (LEVEF) was created in honor of former LEUSD Superintendent Dr. Sharron Lindsay, who envisioned it as a lasting way for the community to support students of all abilities in their pursuit of a college...
Domestic Violence: We Can All Be a Part of the Solution
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. IECF is a proud supporter of House of Ruth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence and to ensuring the safety and well-being of those impacted by it. The Claremont-based organization has...
End-of-Year Tax Strategies
'Tis the season...to be thinking about year-end taxes and charitable gift planning. Do you own an IRA or other qualified retirement plan? Are you looking for a tax-wise strategy to make gifts to support the mission of IECF? If so, consider making an IRA Charitable...
2020 Annual Report: Stronger Together
In 2020, IECF rose to meet the challenges of the pandemic while staying true to our commitment to new growth and a focus on equity. We're proud to present our 2020 Annual Report, where you can read about ways we learned to pivot in order to achieve our highest year of...