IECF’s 3rd Annual Policy & Engagement Forum to Offer In-person Collaboration
Established in 2021, IECF's Office of Policy & Engagement works to address inequities in the Inland Empire by creating greater policy capacity in the region. Through partnership with community-based organizations and collaboration with local changemakers, we're...
Technical Assistance Grants for Black-led Organizations Open for Applications
The Black Equity Initiative Inland Empire (BEI), in partnership with the IE Funders Alliance and IECF, has announced a new Technical Assistance Grant Opportunity for Black-led organizations seeking support with grantwriting to secure funding for systems change and...
Paulette Brown-Hinds Receives the 2023 Athena Award
IECF Immediate Past Board Chair Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds was recently honored by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce with the 38th annual ATHENA of Riverside Award for her work in news media and journalism. The mission of ATHENA of Riverside is to open doors of...
Oak Grove Center Helps Youth Thrive as They Overcome Mental Health Challenges
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s our privilege to feature an IECF grantee and fundholder, Oak Grove Center, as they rise to meet the difficulties faced by youth in our communities. Children today are exposed to an increasing barrage of stresses...
MALO: Serving Tongan Americans in the Inland Empire
In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, IECF is pleased to introduce you to MALO, an IECF grantee and nonprofit organization serving Tongan Americans in the Inland Empire. MALO (Motivating Action Leadership Opportunity)...
Spotlight on Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice: faith-based, grass roots, and community organizations working together
Founded in 2008 by Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Rutilio del Riego, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ICIJ) was first convened to unify immigrant leaders in the Inland Empire. If faith-based, grassroots, and community organizations worked as a coalition, he...
Professional Advisors Council (PAC) Meeting is May 23, 2023
Register today for IECF's next Professional Advisors Council (PAC) meeting! We are pleased to welcome Mary "Kit" Mac Nee, CFP®, CRPC®, QPFC®, as our guest speaker. Topic: Secure Act 1.0 and 2.0 - The Details That Matter Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Time: 11:30 am -...
Gates Foundation Returns to IE, Bill Gates Meets with Local Leaders
On April 17, the Inland Empire hosted Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to learn about the region’s successful work in post-secondary pathways and educational attainment. Since 2020, IECF has been funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates...
Spotlight on Asociación de Emprendedor@s: Business Tools and Support for the Spanish Community
Monica Robles spent her career both in the corporate world and as an entrepreneur. Working with domestic and international companies, as well as government agencies, she coached leaders in generating profits and increasing market share growth. The founder and...
Professional Advisors Council (PAC) Meeting is May 23, 2023
Register today for IECF's next Professional Advisors Council (PAC) meeting! We are pleased to welcome Mary "Kit" Mac Nee, CFP®, CRPC®, QPFC®, as our guest speaker. Topic: Secure Act 1.0 and 2.0 - The Details That Matter Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Time: 11:30 am -...