Unlocking the IE’s Potential: a master plan for career education
On March 30, 2024, the Inland Empire joined forces in California history-making as IE representatives helped develop a regional path to a better future through the California Governor's Master Plan for Career Education. The Master Plan is designed to improve job...
A Desert Hub Thrives: The Joslyn Center’s Enduring Legacy and the Power of Partnership
For over 40 years, the Joslyn Center has worked to enhance the well-being of all adults 50+ through innovative programs and services. Since 2010, IECF has awarded the center more than $230,000 in grants, and we are proud to manage The Joslyn Center Fund, established...
CIELO Fund offers $360,000 to 31 organizations in new round of grants
The Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity (CIELO Fund) at Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) recently announced that $360,000 will be distributed to 31 Riverside and San Bernardino County Latino-led and serving organizations and initiatives. The...
Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month in the Inland Empire
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of individuals on the spectrum, offer our support, and recognize the incredible organizations advocating for them. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects an estimated 1 in 54...
Women’s Giving Fund Grants $50,000 at 2024 Spring Fling, Dr. Gwen Dowdy-Rodgers named Woman of Achievement
IECF has distributed another round of grants through its Women’s Giving Fund (WGF), which is geared to assist women in need. In its largest grantmaking cycle to date, the grants will provide resources to Inland Empire organizations that offer life-giving services to...
Kyra Boyle, a 2024 Safe Schools Desert Cities Scholarship Recipient: on a mission to help youth
Meet Kyra Boyle, a 2024 recipient of the Safe Schools Desert Cities Burton/May Pride Award. The award recognizes outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex (LGBTQI) youth who, through their participation, dedication and initiative, have...
Southwestern Riverside Regional Collaboration for a fire-safe future (and steps homeowners can take now)
Here in the Inland Empire, wildfire is a constant threat. But we don't have to face this challenge alone. IECF is proud to be part of the solution through our involvement in the Regional Forest and Fire Capacity (RFFC) program. This statewide initiative empowers...
Temecula Valley Chamber connects funders and nonprofits
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its first-ever Funders Forum, bringing together representatives from local nonprofits and foundations in southern Riverside County. This event aimed to bridge the gap between organizations seeking funding and...
IECF in Sacramento: championing our region’s needs
On March 13, 2024, IECF’s President and CEO, Michelle Decker, and Associate Director of Policy and Community Engagement, Graciela Moran, took a quick trip to Sacramento. They met with our region's legislators to champion the needs of the Inland Empire at the state...
City of Riverside makes historic investment in nonprofit organizations through revolving loan fund in partnership with IECF
IECF is excited to announce that the Riverside City Council passed a motion on March 12 to create the Riverside Nonprofit Resilience Fund! The revolving loan fund is designed to help nonprofits with their growth using low- to no-cost loans with terms that allow for...