Youth Grantmakers Program Remembers Sally Morris
IECF is saddened to share the recent passing of Sally Morris, who was a longtime supporter and champion of the San Bernardino Youth Grantmakers Program. She and her husband, Pat, regularly gave financial support to the program, but even more special was their passion...
IECF Welcomes Bank of America Student Leader, Emmanuel Okeke!
IECF is excited to welcome Emmanuel Okeke who was chosen as a Bank of America Student Leader for 2021. He is among five students from the Inland Empire to participate as Student Leaders. Emmanuel, a junior at Summit High School, began his summer internship with IECF...
IECF Launches New Office of Policy & Engagement
On Thursday, July 22, IECF held its virtual Policy & Engagement Launch Event: Leading Together in the IE. With over 300 attendees, this unique gathering brought together elected officials, community partners, and philanthropic leaders on the opportunities to build...
Youth Grantmakers Award $38,000 to IE Nonprofits Serving Youth
IECF’s Youth Grantmakers recently identified the greatest needs in their community and awarded $38,000 to Riverside and San Bernardino County nonprofits serving youth. During the pandemic, Youth Grantmakers made the shift to a virtual format for all of its gatherings....
CEO Michelle Decker Shares Her Vision for the IE with Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren
Earlier this month, CEO Michelle Decker sat with Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren for a wide-ranging discussion on the City of Fontana Community Update. “There [are] many organizations in the region, many that are young and have small budgets. But the organizations...
IECF Receives $100,000 Grant from Bank of America to Support Job Growth in the IE
IECF is excited to announce that it has received a $100,000 grant from Bank of America for the Inland Empire Growth and Opportunity (IEGO) project. Currently housed within the Inland Empire Community Foundation, IEGO is working to increase viable pathways to the...
Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs): The Right Tool at the Right Time
Since most of us are living longer and longer, to the age of 85 and older, maintaining steady and secure income is really important. And, many of us have causes we care about deeply. How can we meet both of those goals? A Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) may be the right...
Turning a Healthcare Career into a Passion for Giving
Born and raised in Ohio, Joyce A. Montgomery credits her parents for passing down a legacy of community service that she and her sister, Paula, carry forward to this day. “When you are born and raised in that kind of atmosphere, it just becomes second nature to you...
New Gift from The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation Benefits Children’s Causes in the IE
“It’s a great phone call to get,” said Michelle Decker, IECF President and CEO. She was referring to calls from potential new donors to the Inland Empire. This time, it was a Board Director of the Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation, Darren Freeman. “I was looking for a...
In Memoriam: Philanthropist Bruce Varner
IECF is saddened to share the news of the passing of respected attorney and philanthropist, Bruce Doyle Varner. He is also the father of IECF’s past Board Chair, Sean Varner. As supporters of many local causes in the Inland Empire, Bruce and his late wife, Nancy,...