Case study: Business owners exit with a family legacy
As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you probably work with several clients who own a family business. You’ve likely also considered that there may be a role for strategic philanthropy in family business succession planning to help clients get ready for an...
Documentation is no joke and coffee is not milk: Two vital tax rulings
At IECF, we value the role you play in helping individuals and families make the most of their charitable giving. That’s why we’re committed to providing regular updates on legal and policy developments that may impact your clients. In two recent rulings, the...
Women and philanthropy: Four insights to inform your practice
At IECF, we’re honored to work with hundreds of individuals, families, and businesses who support a wide range of charitable causes. The generosity and commitment across generations and demographics inspire our team every single day. March is an especially good time...
Building your charitable plan, brick by brick
Most of us can think of something we fully intend to do—someday. Organize the photos. Update the estate plan. Have that family meeting. Reboot the exercise routine. Charitable planning often falls into that same category. We hear from many generous people who care...
Why 2026 is different: Four tax-time reminders
It’s tax season, which means it’s a terrific time to ensure that your charitable giving goals are on track. If you’ve already established a fund at IECF, please reach out to discuss your charitable priorities for 2026 and beyond. If you’ve not yet established a fund...
Women and philanthropy: Impact across generations
March is Women’s History Month, and it’s a great time to check in on the increasing role of women in philanthropy. At IECF, we are honored to work with women across multiple generations, such as: –A retired executive supporting community foundation initiatives with...
Grantee Spotlight: Nonprofit Little Seeds Matter is ready to grow in the Inland Empire
Little Seeds Matter, a non-profit organization that empowers families with young children in under-resourced communities throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties, is getting a big boost in the new year. A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation...
Grantee Spotlight: Jacob’s House in Temecula can flourish with help from recent grant
Jacob’s House, a revered nonprofit in the region dedicated to serving families in crisis, is hoping to make even a greater impact in 2026. “The founders of this organization took their pain and turned it into a passion for the community in which they live and...
Building a Lasting Legacy, One Scholarship at a Time
Knea Hawley, Executive Director of the Riverside Unified School District Foundation, alongside the Foundation’s Board of Directors, is working to eliminate financial obstacles and clear pathways toward higher education for all RUSD students. That premise brought her...
Big News, Bubbly Brunch, and Designer Bags — the Women’s Giving Fund Spring Fling is coming!
March is upon us and that means it's almost time for the Spring Fling Champagne Brunch! Our Women’s Giving Fund committee members have been busy behind the scenes. This year, they navigated an exceptional pool of candidates to select four nonprofits that serve women...
