Grantee Spotlight: Galan Cultural Center helps Inland Empire Latino Community
Community, connection, and communication all converge at Galan Cultural Center, but there’s one ally that truly stands out: creativity. The arts, in particular. Thanks to a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation through the CIELO Fund, Galan Cultural...
Checking in on your charitable plan
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." — John Lennon You’ve certainly heard that well-known quote. But have you thought about it in the context of your charitable giving? It’s common to create a charitable giving plan during a particular...
Charitable giving: Ten ways teens can get involved
At IECF, we are honored to work with many families across multiple generations. Quite frequently, parents and grandparents share with us their hopes of passing along to the next generation more than just financial assets. They want to pass along values, encourage...
Closer to home: Steps to move your donor-advised fund to the IECF
At IECF, we work with a wide range of donors who want to support favorite charities and causes they care about. Sometimes we meet with individuals and families who have already begun their charitable giving journey by establishing a donor-advised fund at a national...
IPOs and charitable clients: Three scenarios for impact
If you keep an eye on initial public offerings, it’s been an exciting few weeks, especially if your clients are involved. As you work with clients who may hold stock that’s going public, or if your clients are considering investing in companies involved in IPOs, be...
Backdrop required: Informing your work with charitable clients
As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you’re dedicated to helping charitable clients navigate technical planning opportunities ranging from donor-advised funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions to charitable trusts and gifts of complex assets. IECF is here...
Business succession planning: Four questions and one word of caution
At IECF, we work with a wide range of individuals, families, and businesses for whom charitable giving is a priority, especially related to supporting causes in our community that improve the quality of life for everyone. In many cases, we’re helping business owners...
Grantee Spotlight: Special grant helps Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic hit a high note
The dazzle of live music performance makes an impact, but behind the scenes, creative notes still need to be hit and bills, like in any other business, must be paid. Thanks to a recent grant from the Elissa Hepner Donor Advised Fund through Inland Empire Community...
Grantee Spotlight: Foundation grant enhances Aztec traditions
Preserving Aztec culture is at the core of Círculo Azteca Citlaltonac Indigenous Culture Center’s mission. Recently, the non-profit organization’s commitment to healing through tradition has expanded, thanks to help from local allies. Círculo Azteca’s Executive...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Rotary Club strengthen education efforts
The CIELO Fund through Inland Empire Community Foundation continues to spark positive change in the region. A recent CIELO Fund (Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity) grant was distributed to the Rotary Club of Coachella East, which organizers say was a “great...
