IECF in Washington, DC for 22nd Annual Foundations on the Hill Conference
IECF’s CEO Michelle Decker participated in the 22nd Annual Foundations on the Hill Conference in Washington, DC hosted by United Philanthropy Forum, Independent Sector, and the Council on Foundations. Every year, this public policy and advocacy conference unites the...
The 2025 Scholarship Season is Open: Inland Empire students invited to apply for more than 30 scholarships
Calling all students! IECF is excited to announce that our 2025 scholarship applications are now open! With just one Common Scholarship Application, students can access over 30 scholarship opportunities available to students in the Inland Empire and beyond. Awards...
From Migrant Roots to Educational Impact: Dora Buchner honors her husband’s memory by supporting the next generation
Jim and Dora Buchner were long-time Whittier residents, but vacationing in the Coachella Valley grew into a deep connection to the community. For years, the couple spent weekends and holidays in the desert, becoming active participants in their church and the Italian...
Grantee Spotlight: El Informador Del Valle receives a boost from recent grant
From the communities of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage to Thousand Palms and Thermal, El Informador Del Valle has long been making an impact. But a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation through the Desert Community News Fund is providing the...
