CIELO Fund hits $3 million milestone, advances opportunities for Latinos
As Latino Heritage Month plays out, the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) announces that the CIELO Fund has raised more than $3 million since its launch in 2022. The fund designed to support Latino-led and Latino-serving organizations and initiatives...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant loosens financial leash for Guide Dogs of the Desert
Calling all puppy raisers. Guide Dogs of the Desert, one of the most intrepid and valued nonprofits in the Valley, is encouraging locals interested in making a difference to consider applying to be a puppy raiser. “It’s a very important role,” said Robert Maher,...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant helps Ballet Folklórico shine in Coachella Valley
Green Room Theatre Company Coachella Valley (GRTCCV) is a rarity. The Palm Desert-based outpost is the only professional theater company in the East Valley that tours professional theater and presents Ballet Folklorico to under-resourced neighborhoods. “Palm Springs...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant expands impact of Variety Children’s Charities of the Desert
Variety Children's Charities of the Desert is eager to expand its reach in the Valley. An Inland Empire Community Foundation grant via the Fred Stebler and Eva V. Stebler Foundation Fund will help the revered nonprofit do just that this fall and beyond. “We’re...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant enhances wellness initiatives at The Joslyn Center
The great Sophia Loren once quipped: “There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” The folks operating...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant aids victims of violence at SAFE Family Justice Centers.
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation through the Seraphim Fund will help a local nonprofit strengthen its efforts to promote safe futures for children, youth, and families whose lives have been affected by violence. Riverside County’s SAFE Family...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant creates easy accessibility at Upland Art Center
Artists and Individuals utilizing wheelchairs, walkers or who have limited mobility now have easier access entering Upland Art Center and First Street Gallery. The creative hub is where artists work out of the studios of the Tierra del Sol Foundation. An Inland Empire...
Grantee Spotlight: Recent grant becomes the perfect fit for local nonprofit Shoes That Fit
One Inland Empire non-profit organization is helping children step more confidently into the future. Literally. Shoes That Fit is keen on combating poverty by giving new athletic shoes to children in need. CEO Julie Stevens says the gift of new shoes helps children...
New Study: Majority of IE Residents are Struggling
As recently reported in the Press Enterprise, a new study commissioned by the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) paints a stark picture of well-being in our region. The research, conducted by UC Riverside, found that a majority of our neighbors are finding it...
Donor-advised funds: So much to celebrate
Over the years, our team has talked with a lot of people who are surprised to learn that they can set up such a wide variety of charitable giving vehicles at IECF, including legacy gifts as well as lifetime giving vehicles such as donor-advised funds. What’s more,...
