Soaring to New Heights: CIELO Fund Empowers Inland Empire Latinos
A message from Michelle Decker, CEO & President and Jesse Melgar, CIELO Fund Chair & Board Vice Chair to supporters of the CIELO Fund: Thank you to our incredible CIELO Fund donors for your unwavering support and generosity! Your commitment to recognizing,...
Aaron Norris Creative Fund supports students pursuing the arts
The late Aaron Norris once noted that if you’re going to serve, you’re going to give something—“your time, talent, and treasure, and all three are equal.” Now, the resilient Riverside change agent’s words are being brought to life to honor his outstanding legacy. A...
2024 IECF Policy & Philanthropy Summit: All people and places thriving—no exceptions
This August, IECF is hosting the IECF Policy and Philanthropy Summit, with a diverse group of speakers and attendees ready to roll up their sleeves and work together for a thriving Inland Empire. We welcome participants not only to listen but to participate and engage...
IECF Celebrates Brie Griset Smith’s CSPG Certification: Excellent News for Our Donors!
We're thrilled to announce that Brie Griset Smith, IECF's Chief Development Officer, has recently completed her Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG) certification! After many months of rigorous coursework, Brie is now in an elite league of planned giving...
Invest in Belonging and Establish Your Legacy: Supporting LGBTQ+ communities
June is Pride Month, and all across the region, we’ve seen a month-long celebration of our LGBTQ+ friends, neighbors, and relatives. IECF is proud to work with donors and organizations that work year-round to ensure that every member of our community has an...
The IE Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund meets enthusiastic response at Redlands Forum launch
Local journalism is the heartbeat of a healthy community, holding powerful institutions accountable, fostering a public understanding of the issues that matter most, and giving a voice to hometown heroes. The echo chamber of national headlines drowns out many stories...
Build Coachella Valley Fund distributes $160,000 in inaugural grantmaking to fight food insecurity
The Build Coachella Valley Fund (BCVF) has been on a mission to ease food insecurity in 2024. The signature fund of the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) sprang to life in 2023 as a way to support the urgent social, environmental, and economic resilience of...
Spotlight on Sankofa Birthworkers Collective: Promoting wellness for all Black birthing families
Honoring ancestral heritage, strengthening family ties, and embracing a right to birthwork all coalesce at Sankofa Birthworkers Collective of the Inland Empire. The intrepid organization comprises a dynamic variety of birthworkers from many professional backgrounds,...
Get in Motion Entrepreneurs is helping Latino entrepreneurs and small business owners
Armando Ehrenzweig's entrepreneurial spirit soars high, even during challenging times. Back in the mid-2000s, Ehrenzweig was a struggling entrepreneur hoping to expand his creative ventures. “I remember in the early days, I had this idea to somehow help people with...
Spotlight on African Soul International: Grant helps Southern California nonprofit beat unique cultural drum
Dance, drums, storytelling, and much more converge at African Soul International, a revered bi-coastal West African Dance Company that has been inspiring and educating locals in the region for decades. Led by professional artists with more than 50 years of combined...
