Tzunu Strategies is requesting support in identifying volunteers to participate in a focus group during the evening of Thursday, August 5, in Downtown Riverside. The purpose is to identify messaging strategies to better inform media and communications efforts that...

There is no better time than now to think about your future, the future of your loved ones, and the legacy you want to leave. If nothing else, COVID has made us all aware that life is fragile. But it’s not all gloom and doom. Planning is an important step in...

IECF is saddened to share the recent passing of Sally Morris, who was a longtime supporter and champion of the San Bernardino Youth Grantmakers Program. She and her husband, Pat, regularly gave financial support to the program, but even more special was their passion...

IECF is excited to welcome Emmanuel Okeke who was chosen as a Bank of America Student Leader for 2021. He is among five students from the Inland Empire to participate as Student Leaders. Emmanuel, a junior at Summit High School, began his summer internship with IECF...

On Thursday, July 22, IECF held its virtual Policy & Engagement Launch Event: Leading Together in the IE. With over 300 attendees, this unique gathering brought together elected officials, community partners, and philanthropic leaders on the opportunities to build...

IECF’s Youth Grantmakers recently identified the greatest needs in their community and awarded $38,000 to Riverside and San Bernardino County nonprofits serving youth. During the pandemic, Youth Grantmakers made the shift to a virtual format for all of its gatherings....

Earlier this month, CEO Michelle Decker sat with Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren for a wide-ranging discussion on the City of Fontana Community Update. “There [are] many organizations in the region, many that are young and have small budgets. But the organizations...

IECF is excited to announce that it has received a $100,000 grant from Bank of America for the Inland Empire Growth and Opportunity (IEGO) project. Currently housed within the Inland Empire Community Foundation, IEGO is working to increase viable pathways to the...

Since most of us are living longer and longer, to the age of 85 and older, maintaining steady and secure income is really important. And, many of us have causes we care about deeply. How can we meet both of those goals? A Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) may be the right...

Born and raised in Ohio, Joyce A. Montgomery credits her parents for passing down a legacy of community service that she and her sister, Paula, carry forward to this day. “When you are born and raised in that kind of atmosphere, it just becomes second nature to you...