Laurie Aldern, Author at IECF

Spotlight on Coachella Valley Repertory: The Shows Go On!

Dec 13, 2022 | blog

The following story ran in December 2022. For current updates on productions and programs, please visit the Coachella Valley Repertory website. Coming off a two-year pandemic, the shows valiantly go on at Coachella Valley Repertory (CVREP). “Fun Home,” a Tony...

Philanthropists Have a New Tool to Find Charities: The IE Giving Hub

Dec 12, 2022 | blog

Just in time for end-of-the-year giving, the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) has released a new resource that will help philanthropists discover local organizations and support the community needs they care about. In an effort to help donors and local...

Meet Rocio Robles, 2022-2023 Gimbel Scholarship Recipient

Nov 29, 2022 | blog, scholarship stories

Since 1941, we’ve emphasized the importance of helping scholars reach their goals. We know that education, both two-year and four-year, changes the earning power of families and supports diverse leadership in our communities. What began with Charles Brouse’s endowment...

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Funds $500K in New Scholarships

Nov 29, 2022 | blog

This November, coinciding with Native American Heritage Month, IECF announced a $1 million gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) to benefit the dependents of SMBMI team members through the newly created San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Team Member...

Black Equity Fund and CIELO Fund Open for Applications

Nov 29, 2022 | blog

Local nonprofit organizations can now apply for grants through two funds that support work benefiting Latino and Black communities. The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is now accepting applications for the first round of grants from the Cultivating Inland...