David and Mary Hjorth: Family Donor Advised Funds
Dave and Mary Hjorth have always wanted to leave the world a little better than they found it by helping others. With a passion for supporting youth in their community, the Hjorths began making scholarships available to students at Upland High School in 1999. The...
No children? Three calls-to-action for charitable planning
Many people without children wonder how their legacy will take shape. Rather than focusing on biological heirs, they often find freedom to channel their resources, time, and values toward the broader community. Indeed, Americans over age 50 without children are more...
A key to client retention: Consider charitable planning
Retaining clients is a cornerstone of long-term business success, no matter the profession or industry. As the saying goes, keeping an existing client—and earning additional work from that client—is far easier and more cost-effective than securing a new client. For...
2025 action required: Last call for current tax rules
As you counsel clients through year-end tax planning, the community foundation encourages you to remind them that 2025 presents a critical window of opportunity for charitable giving before major provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) take effect on...
Planning for clients’ incapacity: Why charitable intentions matter
The team at IECF is honored to work with attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors to help clients turn generosity into lasting impact. Of course, as you work with your charitable clients, you routinely determine the best way to incorporate philanthropic intentions into...
Unrestricted giving, QCDs, and why they matter for your philanthropy
As someone who cares deeply about our community, you already understand how important charitable giving is to improving the quality of life. Every year, Americans give nearly 2% of our nation’s GDP to charitable causes—a remarkable level of generosity that supports...
Countdown to 2026: 10 tips for charitable giving
At IECF, we are honored to work with you and so many other families, individuals, and businesses to help organize your charitable giving and support favorite charities that make a difference in our community. As the year winds down, keep these 10 tips in mind:...
From Uncertainty to Purpose: Scholarships help Jesus Mendoza find his path in cybersecurity
When Jesus Mendoza started college, he had no idea what he wanted to study. Like many students, he was working part-time, exploring options, and trying to figure out his next steps. Today, he's found his calling in cybersecurity at Riverside City College, supported by...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant helps Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective at vital time
Immigration is making more than headlines, its affecting our families and neighbors close to home. For Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective (IEIYC), the year has become a vital opportunity to create greater unity. “Everybody is dealing with different fears,”...
Gubernatorial Forum Brings Health Policy Discussion to the Inland Empire
On November 7, 2025, Inland Empire Community Foundation President & CEO Michelle Decker joined representatives from ten other California foundations to host Health Matters: A Conversation with California's Next Governor at UC Riverside. Through this partnership,...
