Building a Brighter Future Together: IECF connects with Professional Advisors to drive community impact
The Purple Room, Palm Springs’ legendary supper club renowned for its Rat Pack era atmosphere and world-class entertainment, provided the backdrop for IECF’s recent Professional Advisors Cocktail Reception and Dinner. The event was an exclusive gathering for financial...
CIELO Fund Hits Milestone and Raises More Than $2M for Latino Community
Inland Empire’s Latino Community has reason to celebrate. At a brunch attended by nearly 400 people at the Palm Springs Convention Center on October 6, IECF announced that its CIELO Fund has raised more than $2 million to support Latino-led and -serving organizations...
Donor Advised Funds: Your personal philanthropy toolkit
Learn from a Donor Advised Fundholder, Ann Sheffer Ann Sheffer, former IECF board member, founder of the Fund for a Creative IE, and a generous donor at the Inland Empire Community Foundation, shares her experience with DAFs: "I've always known about DAFs but didn't...
Spotlight on YouthHope Foundation: Grant allows Redlands-based organization to serve more homeless youth in need
There are thousands of youth-based non-profit organizations throughout California, but YouthHope Foundation remains steadfast on a valiant mission. The Inland Empire organization wants to grow confidence and promote self-sufficiency for homeless, runaway, trafficked,...
Journalistic coverage of philanthropic efforts and nonprofit news in the Coachella Valley: Your support is needed!
Kate Franco, Executive editor of The Desert Sun, shared the following update on the Desert Scene and Giving section, saying, “Because of the generosity of organizations like the Inland Empire Community Foundation, and that of other nonprofits, businesses and...
Secure your legacy and create lasting change
National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 21-27) offers a great time to reflect on how you can secure your legacy and create lasting change. At IECF we’ve seen many examples of how thoughtful estate planning can make an enduring difference in our region. For...
Spotlight on Guide Dogs of the Desert: A growing need and a 3-year wait list
Guide Dogs of the Desert is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-changing independence to the visually impaired. Based in Whitewater, California, they breed, raise, and train guide dogs to help individuals navigate the world with confidence and...
County distributes $6.5 million to 67 nonprofits through ARPA Funds
Exciting update! IECF has distributed relief grants totaling $6.5 million from the Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund to 67 nonprofit organizations. Over the past year, the funds were released to nonprofit organizations within Riverside County’s five...
Desert Inspiration: The Brian and Lori Rennie Legacy Fund
From trekking through the surreal landscape of Joshua Tree National Park to hiking 100 exhilarating miles in the Swiss Alps, Brian and Lori Rennie have spent 25 years with a shared appreciation for the majestic outdoors. Together, they’ve run a successful business,...
New Powerbuilding & Systems Change Grant Opportunity Opens!
The IE Black Equity Fund is excited to announce an open call for proposals for its Powerbuilding and Systems Change Grant! This grant is designed to support transformative projects that advance systems change and power-building work in the IE’s Black community....
