CIELO Scholars Program: Investing in the Future of Latino Leadership
The CIELO Scholars Program for Latino Empowerment was established in 2023 to invest in Latino students attending Inland Empire colleges and universities, especially those intending to remain and work in the region upon completing their studies. We are pleased to...
Safe Schools Scholarship Fund: Encouraging a Future in Science and Service
The Safe Schools Desert Cities Fund was established in 2022 to award annual Burton/May Pride Scholarships. The awards were established by John Burton and Ken May to recognize outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex (LGBTQI) youth who,...
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Team Member Dependent Scholarship Fund: Supporting a Future in Children’s Medicine
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Employee Dependent Scholarship Fund was established in 2022 to provide scholarships to the dependents of San Manuel employees. We are pleased to share this letter of appreciation from a recent scholarship recipient as part of our...
California Retired Teachers Association Scholarship: Inspiring the Next Generation of Educators
The California Retired Teachers Association Div #89 Palm Springs Advised Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 to fund scholarships for students from the Palm Springs, California area. We are pleased to share this letter of appreciation from a recent scholarship...
CIELO Fund Surpasses $5.5M Raised in Four Years
The Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity (CIELO) Fund at the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) hit a stellar target: surpassing $5.5 million in funds raised within four years. The notable achievement further fuels the Fund’s efforts to assist...
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As a valued supporter of IECF's mission, we're excited to share our Giving Guide! Your partnership fuels positive change, and the Giving Guide is designed to help you navigate the various ways your charitable contribution can make a difference. Our region is in need....
Paul Shimoff: IECF’s 2026 Professional Advisor Champion
As a teenager, Redlands attorney Paul Shimoff worked across the street from a cement plant, where trucks rolled out each day painted bright pink with a simple message: “Find a need and fill it.” “Those words stuck with me,” says Shimoff, whose practice focuses on...
The James Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation Partner with the CIELO Fund to Make Civic Engagement Investments in the Inland Empire
The Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity (CIELO) Fund has launched a region-strengthening collaboration made possible with generous support from The James Irvine Foundation and the Latino Community Foundation (LCF). The James Irvine Foundation, an early and...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant supports summer fun at Boys & Girls Club
A grant from The Build Coachella Valley Fund (BCVF) via Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is helping one non-profit organization beat the summer’s economic heat and make a difference in the lives of young people. Grant recipient The Boys & Girls Club of...
Grantee Spotlight: Corona-based Herencia Mariachi Academy students shine on stage, elsewhere
HERENCIA Mariachi Academy, Inc. aims to inspire on many fronts, even with its acronym. HERENCIA stands for Heritage, Education, Reach, Encourage, Nurture, Culture, Inspire, and Accomplish. The academy, which recently received a grant via the CIELO Fund at Inland...
