Moreno Valley’s Thriving Art Scene Receives Funding for Murals
Funding and a passion for the arts have a positive ripple effect in most communities. Especially in an era when raising awareness about the importance of the arts has never been more vital. To that end, the City of Moreno Valley stands out for some of its recent...
Spotlight on MOSAIC-Legacy: Mentorship and Advocacy for Unity
Throughout her career, Dr. Judy White, retired Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, was a mentor and advocate for women and multicultural leadership. In her retirement, she wanted to pursue this passion. She gathered a group of like-minded women who felt there...
Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation Donates $100K to Support Educational Equity in Riverside
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools faced extraordinary challenges. Remote learning, staffing shortages, rolling school closures and spotty access to the internet were the norm for all, but they intensified inequalities in education among historically...
2023 California Economic Summit Scheduled October 11-13 in Indian Wells
IECF is a proud partner of the 2023 California Economic Summit. Join us as we work together to create a more inclusive, sustainable California where all can prosper! Registration for the 2023 California Economic Summit taking place in Indian Wells on October 11-13 is...
SoCal Regional Wildfire Resilience Convening – Sharing Knowledge for the Protection of our Forests and Communities
In 2022, IECF received a two-year block grant of $1.6 million through the Regional Forest and Fire Capacity (RFFC) Program. David Hernandez, IECF’s Regional Forest and Fire Coordinator, is tasked with coordinating the grant to help Riverside and parts of San...
Transforming Lives Through Giving – A Collaboration Between Big Brothers Big Sisters IE and Girls on the Run Riverside
The IECF Women’s Giving Fund (WGF) is delighted to announce that Jennifer O’Farrell, Chief External Affairs Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters Inland Empire (BBBS), will present the keynote address at the WGF Fall Soiree on October 15th, 2023! You won’t want to miss...
CIELO Fund Reaches Milestone Achievement of $1 Million Raised for Latino Empowerment
For The CIELO Fund, the sky’s the limit. Literally and figuratively. The word “cielo” means “sky” in Spanish and the name itself signifies hope. And there’s definitely been an increase in that over the last year. One Year of Impressive Achievements In September 2023,...
Spotlight on Central American Resource Center (CARECEN): Providing low-cost immigrant legal services
In 1983, the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) was founded by Salvadoran refugees determined to secure legal status for the thousands of Central Americans fleeing civil war. Over the last 30 years, the organization has grown to provide advocacy, education and...
Jack Fitzsimmons and Walter Gendell: Their donor advised fund allows them to steer support to meaningful causes
Jack Fitzsimmons and Walter Gendell have long championed causes and organizations they believe in but felt their efforts were a bit scattershot. When the Sonoma County couple retired from corporate careers and moved to Palm Springs, they decided a more disciplined...
Phil Savage IV: Championing IECF for its Time-tested Stewardship
Phil Savage IV has been named IECF's Professional Advisor Champion for 2023! Phil joins 39 other Professional Advisors who have received this distinction for their expertise in supporting the region through partnerships with the Foundation. To be named a Professional...