Grantee Spotlight: Grants help Palm Springs Public Library Foundation hit new milestone
The plot thickens in the tale of the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation (PSPLF). In all the best ways, that is. PSPLF recently reached a major fundraising milestone in its capital campaign, nabbing its first $1 million toward revitalizing the Palm Springs Public...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Inland Empire nonprofit in its mission to thwart racism
Making sure the Inland Empire is equipped with enough vital information and opportunities to successfully fight against all forms of racism is at the core of the Center Against Racism and Trauma (CART). A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation through...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Guide Dogs of the Desert lead the way
Playful pups evolve into powerful allies at Guide Dogs of the Desert, the region’s prominent non-profit organization that custom-trains guide dogs to blind and visually impaired individuals. To be sure, the nonprofit’s ongoing mission to provide quality guide dogs is...
Grantee Spotlight: Community Impact Fund helps TEC’s mission to thwart hatred
In an era rife with divisiveness, non-profit organizations like the Tolerance Center Education (TEC) continue to advocate for unity, thanks to community support and helpful grants. Recent funding from the Community Impact Fund via Inland Empire Community...
Grantee Spotlight: Riverside nonprofit’s Ripple Effect program gets boost from recent grant
Education, service, and deep community engagement are at the core of Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation’s (RMC Charity) bold mission to improve overall health and quality of life for Inland Empire residents. A recent grant from Inland Empire Community...
Grantee Spotlight: Blessings mount as Dezart Playhouse transforms iconic church
The former First Church of Christ Scientist, notably designed by famed architects Albert Frey and Robson Chambers, continues to enjoy a powerful second act. The Palm Springs structure, reconceived by architect Susan Secoy Jensen, recently reopened as the new locale...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant brightens Artists Council’s palette
A popular young artists' exhibition and special art classes for people living with Alzheimer's disease will garner more attention this year, thanks to a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) through their Community Impact Fund to The Artists...
Grantee Spotlight: Highlanders Boxing Club packs a punch with help from IECF grant
A local boxing club is taking the fight for inclusivity and second chances outside of the ring. Highlanders Boxing Club (HBC), an organization that has long been committed to improving the lives of neighborhood youth via after-school behavioral health and sports...
Grantee Spotlight: Ontario-Montclair Schools Foundation gets boost from recent grant
The Ontario-Montclair Schools Foundation (OMSF) is committed to being a significant change agent in the region. As the convening nonprofit coordinating Promise Scholars, the foundation’s mission revolves around helping children achieve their college and career dreams....
Case study: Business owners exit with a family legacy
As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you probably work with several clients who own a family business. You’ve likely also considered that there may be a role for strategic philanthropy in family business succession planning to help clients get ready for an...
