Aug 25, 2025 | blog, pac stories
The power of example was surely at play when Elaine Hill (left, center) suggested Jane Lykken Hoff consider IECF as a one-stop shop to support the philanthropist’s favorite charities in perpetuity. Hill served as an IECF Professional Advisor Champion until she retired...
Aug 25, 2025 | blog, donor stories
Beth Higbee wanted to do something to honor her parents, Mary Ellen and Thomas R. Brigante, Claremont-based psychologists who lived their lives to the fullest and inspired many others. “My parents focused on bringing health and happiness to people,” says Higbee, a...
Aug 14, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
Pedro Rodriguez, Executive Director and CEO of the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC), is in a deeply reflective mood. This month, Rodriguez celebrates his 30-year anniversary with the organization—26 as its CFO, and four in his current role. For Rodriguez,...
