Grantee Spotlight: Corona-based Herencia Mariachi Academy students shine on stage, elsewhere
HERENCIA Mariachi Academy, Inc. aims to inspire on many fronts, even with its acronym. HERENCIA stands for Heritage, Education, Reach, Encourage, Nurture, Culture, Inspire, and Accomplish. The academy, which recently received a grant via the CIELO Fund at Inland...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps nonprofit spread the love to all animals
A significant grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) through the Todd Barajas Legacy Fund has become a valuable resource for Loving All Animals. The intrepid non-profit organization helps people connect with pets as much as it assists animals needing...
IE Legislators Roundtable Focuses on the Future of California’s Workforce
The July 2026 Inland Empire Legislators Roundtable gathered a strong attendance, with representatives from 19 federal and state legislative offices joining us at the Riverside Convention Center for a thoughtful conversation on the future of workforce development in...
Out in the IE LGBTQ+ Empowerment Fund Launched to Serve Inland Empire Communities
The region’s LGBTQ+ community has found another ally with IECF's Out in the IE LGBTQ+ Empowerment Fund. Founding Chairperson Scott Discount and the leadership committee are determined to make an impact with the fund, which is designed to advance equity, dignity, and...
Grantee Spotlight: LULAC’s Riverside chapter is focused on expanding resources to Latino community
There’s something inspiring about an organization whose credo is: “All for one–one for all.” The Riverside chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) certainly takes that thought to heart. A recent grant from the CIELO Fund at Inland Empire...
Grantee Spotlight: ‘Steady diligence’ allows Aaron Norris Creative Fund to help more Inland Empire organizations
The Aaron Norris Creative Fund completed another robust round of grantmaking to arts organizations and individuals in the region. A recent grants celebration on July 1 found grantees expressing gratitude for the resources, which Joey Romero, who oversees the fund,...
Grantee Spotlight: Galan Cultural Center helps Inland Empire Latino Community
Community, connection, and communication all converge at Galan Cultural Center, but there’s one ally that truly stands out: creativity. The arts, in particular. Thanks to a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation through the CIELO Fund, Galan Cultural...
Checking in on your charitable plan
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." — John Lennon You’ve certainly heard that well-known quote. But have you thought about it in the context of your charitable giving? It’s common to create a charitable giving plan during a particular...
Charitable giving: Ten ways teens can get involved
At IECF, we are honored to work with many families across multiple generations. Quite frequently, parents and grandparents share with us their hopes of passing along to the next generation more than just financial assets. They want to pass along values, encourage...
Closer to home: Steps to move your donor-advised fund to the IECF
At IECF, we work with a wide range of donors who want to support favorite charities and causes they care about. Sometimes we meet with individuals and families who have already begun their charitable giving journey by establishing a donor-advised fund at a national...
