Keeping Community Journalism in the IE Strong
In January, the CIELO Fund at IECF awarded $280,000 in inaugural grants. Grants were distributed to programs that address education equity, civic engagement, health access, economic mobility and immigrant services in the Latino community. The CIELO Fund grantmaking...
Women in Philanthropy: Celebrating our Donors Through the Years
In celebration of Women’s History Month and in gratitude for their enduring examples, IECF is proud to highlight several female donors who have contributed to the betterment of our region through their generous philanthropy. They each come from very different...
CIELO Fund Scholars Program for Latino Empowerment is now open!
IECF is now accepting applications for the CIELO Fund Scholars Program for Latino Empowerment! This inaugural scholarship program provides financial support for Latino students pursuing their college education, especially those intending to remain and work in the IE....
Jane Lykken Hoff: The Coachella Valley’s Legendary Trailblazer
Jane Lykken Hoff is one example of a true legacy. This Palm Springs pioneer, who passed away in December 2023 just two months shy of her 104th birthday, is considered a bit of a legend. Known as a gifted horsewoman and an advocate of Western art, she was the first...
