This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, December 2021. Since 1997, McCallum Theatre Education has been serving students, educators, and community members with performances and arts education experiences. In addition to making the arts accessible to local...

IECF is pleased to announce a request for proposals for the Community Impact Fund (CIF)! Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $20,000 to strengthen their work that prioritizes equity, inclusion, and diversity in the communities they serve. This request...

In 2020, Congress passed the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act. The bill set forth temporary changes to encourage charitable giving during this challenging period. These changes end on December 31, 2021! Donors can claim charitable income tax...

In September, Inland Empire Community Foundation and the Black Equity Initiative – Inland Empire (BEI-IE) invited nonprofits to apply for one of three tiers of IE Black Equity Fund grants that addressed “learning,” “emerging,” and “scaling up.” These grants focused on...

Join us as we celebrate 80 years! This year the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is celebrating its 80th Anniversary. In 1941, IECF started with a single gift when Charles Brouse, a local Riverside banker, wanted to help local students attend Riverside City...

This story originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, December 2021 Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center was founded to honor the dying wish of Michelle Watson, a 26-year-old victim of breast cancer. Watson envisioned a place where she could receive support from...

This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, December 2021. Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective (IEIYC) cultivates a safe place for immigrant youth to meet. Through engaging with these youth and providing programming, the organization provides them...

This story originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, November 2021 A nonprofit organization raising funds to assist local college students encourages local philanthropists to invest in the future of their community. The Riverside Community College District...

As 2021 draws to a close, IECF is here to assist you with your year-end giving. We hope you find this list of important dates helpful in ensuring that your charitable gifts qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2021 tax year:     All...

This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, November 2021 Founded in 2005, the Coachella Valley Fund was created to enhance the quality of life in the Desert by supporting local nonprofits doing exemplary work in the community. It is one of the many...