Overview
At IECF, we believe that strong communities are built through collaboration. By working with partners across the region, we strive to create a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our work is guided by the Vital Conditions Framework, focusing on Meaningful Work and Wealth, Reliable Transportation, Belonging and Civic Muscle, Lifelong Learning, Humane Housing, Basic Needs for Health and Safety, and a Thriving Natural World.
Current Programs & Initiatives
Inland Empire Down Payment Assistance Program
Thanks to a generous $1 million gift from U.S. Bank, Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. (NPHS) and IECF have launched IEDPA to help low—and moderate-income families in Riverside and San Bernardino counties achieve homeownership. Qualifying first-time homebuyers can receive up to $40,000 in financial assistance, with additional support services provided including a HUD-approved homebuyer education and counseling course.
LEARN MOREInland Economic Growth & Opportunity (IEGO)
IEGO is a collaborative organization dedicated to fostering economic growth, driving innovation, and promoting opportunity across Southern California’s Inland Empire. As a nonprofit initiative, IEGO brings together community-based organizations, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to address the region’s most pressing economic challenges.
LEARN MOREJust San Bernardino (Just SB)
This network of community-based organizations is working to build an inclusive economy in San Bernardino and the Inland Empire. Formed in 2020, Just SB represents a range of organizations at various capacities involved in economic mobility, grassroots organizing and power building, community development, and racial equity work.
LEARN MORERiverside City Nonprofit Resilience Fund
IECF will manage the newly approved $2.8 million Nonprofit Resilience Fund, established by the Riverside City Council using federal ARPA dollars to support local nonprofits. This revolving loan program offers low-interest loans, helping nonprofits maintain financial stability while replenishing the fund for future use.
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