Sudden life changes: Charitable giving can help clients get through it
As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you are no stranger to witnessing the ripple effects of life’s unexpected curveballs. If you represent a client over many years, you’re very likely at some point to help the client through a serious illness, a loved one’s...
What type of fund, or funds, is right for you?
At IECF, we know that charitable giving is deeply personal—and that choosing the right tools matters just as much as choosing the causes you care about. Whether you are considering establishing your first fund with IECF or considering adding another fund to...
Eye on the storms: Keep giving
Uncertain times often cause people to pause and reassess. Whether the uncertainty comes from markets, employment changes, health concerns, or the general feeling that the world is unpredictable, it is natural to wonder what this means for your financial plan. For many...
Your charitable intentions: Plan to plan!
Many individuals and families spend a great deal of time setting up a charitable plan they feel good about. For example, they establish a donor-advised or other types of funds at IECF, update IRA beneficiary designations so that the fund receives the proceeds, and...
A January Message from Our CEO: Commitment, Courage, Community
As we start the new year, I’m grateful for the progress we achieved together in 2025, despite the wholesale attacks and policy shifts our nonprofits have experienced from Washington, DC. As we head into 2026, ongoing anti-DEI efforts, new verifications for social...
Community Impact Fund reaches $850K milestone, mitigates federal cuts to nonprofits
In an era where nonprofit organizations are feeling a significant effect of the 2025 federal funding cuts, Inland Empire Community Foundation delivers some good news: we are proud to announce that $850,000 in grants has been distributed via our Community Impact Fund...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant funding helps Girls on the Run go the distance
Recent grants from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) through the Youth Grantmakers Committee Fund – Riverside and the IECF Community Impact Fund are giving one nonprofit organization a stellar opportunity to broaden its impact. Girls on the Run Inland Empire,...
Underappreciated and overlooked: Why life insurance matters
Even in an era when term life insurance policies may appear to dominate, many people still hold whole life, variable life, or universal life insurance policies. In many cases, when the original need for a policy goes away (e.g., children become independent or other...
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...