Get started now: Your 2026 charitable giving checklist
Many people approach a new year with a genuine desire to be more intentional about their charitable giving. They know they want to make a difference, align their generosity with their values, and perhaps even involve their families—but they are often unsure where to...
2026 charitable tax law changes: Keep your tax advisors in the loop
At IECF, we are honored to serve as your home for charitable giving. Whether you support a wide range of charitable organizations in our community and across the country, focus your giving on a few favorite local causes, collaborate with IECF to invest in our region’s...
Case study: A QCD conversion in action
If you know the basics of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) but have a hard time envisioning exactly what to say and do when they come up in a client conversation, you are not alone! Whether you are an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, at some point you...
Keep going: Why donor-advised funds are still essential
For many CPAs, estate planning attorneys, and financial advisors, the end of 2025 brought a whirlwind of charitable planning activity among high-earner clients. That’s because many taxpayers wanted to maximize the tax benefits of their charitable donations before the...
What’s new in the numbers: A checklist for charitable tax rules in 2026
Well before 2025 made way for 2026, you were no doubt already tracking the various IRS thresholds that are subject to adjustment, as well as the new tax laws’ impact on planning techniques. But have you thought about how each of these thresholds might relate to your...
Grantee Spotlight: Funding expands services of Autism Society Inland Empire
The Wildlights celebration at The Living Desert launched on Nov. 25, running through the holidays, but for one non-profit organization covering both San Bernardino and Riverside counties, the annual Palm Desert event will act as a safe haven. On Dec....
Grantee Spotlight: Grants aid in Martha’s Village & Kitchen’s expansion efforts
The Child Development Center at Martha’s Village & Kitchen has long offered exceptional care for children from 8 weeks old through the age of 5. Through the years, parents have often felt supported knowing their children are in great care while they take measures...
Grantee Spotlight: Local couple’s compassion buoys food bank at Cathedral City Senior Center
At a time when millions of Americans and many Valley locals are being affected by food insecurity and the disruption of SNAP benefits, two change agents have stepped forward to help. Jack Fitzsimmons and Walter Gendell, who established a donor advised fund at Inland...
Grantee Spotlight: Foundation grant gives The Center Coachella valued boost
At a time when diverse voices truly matter, The Center Coachella is making greater strides toward equity and full representation. An East Valley extension of The Center (The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert), the portal has found success being a safe and...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps fund project for Tongan and Pacific Islanders at MALO
A fierce yet grounded dedication is evident in Lolofi Olo Soakai’s voice. The intrepid Founder and Executive Director of MALO (Motivating Action Leadership Opportunity) came from a family rooted in heritage, deep faith, and vibrant hospitality. Which makes the road...