Commitment to Community: The Cuevas Family
The Cuevas family moved from the San Gabriel Valley to Inland Southern California 27 years ago and soon became committed community members. Looking for the most effective use of their philanthropy, they contacted their attorney who directed them to IECF. The Cuevas...
Pride of Place: Leading by Example: Henry W. Coil
IECF was proud to recognize Henry W. Coil, Jr. as the honoree of the “Pride of Place: Leading by Example Award” on May 21, 2015. Our dear friend Henry has a long history of guiding IECF. Before our incorporation, Henry served on the Scholarship Distribution Committee...
William M. Nassar: Guiding Clients Toward Meaningful Philanthropy
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. In the case of one Professional Advisor out of many, IECF has received a significant number of gifts from clients that William M. Nassar serves. William Nassar worked in the private sector from...
Professional Advisor Champions of IECF: Tami Sipos
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. And in the case of one Professional Advisor, IECF played a critical role in igniting a successful career. In 1989, as Tami Watson was receiving her A.A. Degree from Riverside Community College, IECF...
Grantee Spotlight: Animal Samaritans expands thanks to Community Foundation grant
Animal Samaritans has actively promoted the healing power of animal-human connections, creating curricula that offer animal companionship as a form of treatment. One of the intrepid Coachella Valley nonprofit’s specialties is bringing trained animals to hospitals,...
Where Youth Voices Lead, Education Equity Follows
In the Inland Empire, young people are stepping forward with clear ideas about the schools and communities they want to see. Through a year of hosting “Freedom Dreaming Sessions” and learning from students and educators at our Education Equity Summit, we understand...
Grantee Spotlight: Nonprofit start-up ‘Chinampas’ sprouts compelling mental health initiative
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community via The CIELO Fund for Latino Empowerment is helping one local start-up offer a multigenerational approach to, as its founders put it, “honor the past, live in the present, and shape the future.” And all by using creativity...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three big picture pointers
“So what does it mean for charitable planning, really?” That’s a question our team has been fielding from attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors ever since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law on July 4, 2025. It’s an understandable question, not only because...
Tongue twister: OBBBA, IRAs, QCDs, and FAQs
If your head is spinning, it’s for a good reason! Let’s face it–the rules for using IRAs to give to charity were complicated before the OBBBA got thrown into the mix. Let’s address five frequently asked questions we’ve been hearing from attorneys, CPAs, and financial...
Floor to Ceiling: Four Factors Shaping Corporate Giving
At IECF, we work with business leaders and business owners to structure charitable giving plans that achieve the company’s goals for its employees and the community. In many cases, corporate giving strategies include donating to local charities, whether directly or...
