Grantee Spotlight: Foundation grant enhances Aztec traditions
Preserving Aztec culture is at the core of Círculo Azteca Citlaltonac Indigenous Culture Center’s mission. Recently, the non-profit organization’s commitment to healing through tradition has expanded, thanks to help from local allies. Círculo Azteca’s Executive...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Rotary Club strengthen education efforts
The CIELO Fund through Inland Empire Community Foundation continues to spark positive change in the region. A recent CIELO Fund (Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity) grant was distributed to the Rotary Club of Coachella East, which organizers say was a “great...
Grantee Spotlight: This Inland Empire nonprofit helps to protect victims of domestic violence
Amidst an increase in domestic violence reports and budget concerns, one nonprofit ventures forth to assist those in need. Domestic Violence and Abuse Protection Inc. (DVAP), a non-profit organization providing key solutions for victims and families of victims, and...
Grantee Spotlight: Inland Empire childcare providers get support from Providers Need Care
Utilizing practical and effective solutions to facilitate the personal and professional growth of childcare providers and their affiliated community partners is one part of a key mission at Providers Need Care (PNC). The non-profit organization wants to empower and...
Grantee Spotlight: Inland Empire nonprofit focuses on nurturing relationships, building community
Helping others feel valued, heard, and loved is a big part of the mission at Love and Nurture Initiative. In many ways, the non-profit organization hopes to unlock possibilities and create lasting legacies of nurturing relationships for diverse Inland Empire...
Welcoming Abigail Proff, MPH, as IECF’s New Chief Impact Officer
This June, IECF marked a bittersweet milestone as Celia Cudiamat announced her retirement after 21 remarkable years of service as our Chief Impact Officer. Under Celia’s dedicated guidance, IECF’s grantmaking grew from $2 million in 2004 to over $29 million,...
Grantee Spotlight: Safe Schools Desert Cities broadens opportunities for LGBTQI+ youth
LGBTQI+ youth are experiencing an empowering boost, thanks to Safe Schools Desert Cities. The long-time non-profit organization has been assisting LGBTQI+ youth and their allies through unique opportunities for personal growth, education, guidance, advocacy, and...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant broadens opportunities for African-American students
The Garret Livingston Graham (GLG) Science, Education, and Community Services Association is on a mission to promote, expand, and support increased completion of college preparatory courses among African-American students. A recent grant from Inland Empire Community...
Grantee Spotlight: CIELO Fund invests ‘in people who are already doing the work’ in the Inland Empire
The Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity (CIELO) Fund at the IECF recently announced more than $310,000 in grant awards for its 2026 funding cycle. It’s yet another milestone for the Foundation and the fund, whose financial support will buoy the efforts of...
Grantee Spotlight: NFL running back Alexander Mattison’s Inland Empire-based nonprofit targets mental health support
Alexander Mattison knows how to go the distance. The NFL running back from San Bernardino has been making strides in football for some time, but when it came to finding inventive ways to give back to the community, he scored big time. As the founder of IAMGIFTED...
