Grantee Spotlight: Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery receives grant to preserve region’s history
Ongoing efforts to reimagine Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery (EMHC) in Riverside are suddenly being buoyed by modern-day tweaks. Thanks to the development of apps, QR codes, and events hosted by the cemetery, discovering new facets of the region’s history and...
Spotlight on The Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs: New grant helps fund programs for youth
Established in 1948, The Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs has been serving the area for more than 75 years. Offering programs for children from second to 12th grades, it is the largest after-school youth community center in the city. The organization’s mission,...
Brothers of the Desert Launches New Scholarship Fund
A new scholarship fund is paving the way for Black gay men in the Inland Empire to further their education. The Brothers of the Desert, a non-profit organization with a unique support network for Black gay men and their allies in the region, has joined forces with...
Special Screening of Firebreak: A documentary on the intersection of climate change and social justice
Recently, IECF hosted a private screening of the inspiring documentary Firebreak for our community partners. Firebreak highlights the intersection of climate change and social justice. The film showcases how marginalized communities, often disproportionately impacted...
Spotlight on Temple Beth El: Grants Help Fund Programs that are Welcoming to All; New rabbi leads the way
A happy fate shines down on Temple Beth El in Riverside. The revered spiritual institution is benefitting from two recent shifts that will stretch its impact. One of them is an Inland Empire Community Foundation Field of Interest Fund grant that the organization uses...
Wildfire Resilience in Action: Insights from the SoCal Convening
On November 13, 2024, Celia Cudiamat, Chief Impact Officer at IECF, and David Hernandez, Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Coordinator and Shared Stewardship Advisor, attended the SoCal Regional Wildfire Resilience Convening at the University of Redlands. This...
How to Talk to Your Clients about Charitable Giving (November 2024 Professional Advisors Council Meeting)
Phil Savage IV is a director at Fennemore’s San Bernardino office. His practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex legal matters, including business succession, estate planning, and trust administration. With a keen eye for detail and a client-centered...
Maximize Your Impact: The benefits of charitable giving as a year-end strategy
The holiday season is a time for giving, and many people consider charitable contributions as part of their year-end plans. At the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), we're committed to helping you make the most of your generosity. Our Charitable Giving Officer...
Spotlight on IECF Grantee, Riverside Library: Funding supports vast offerings for the digital age
The Digital Age continues to spawn an endless stream of technical advancements. One of the most refreshing perks to that is how well modern libraries have adapted, somehow making these treasured institutions all the more hip and fun by how much they now can offer the...
Spotlight on IECF Grantee, Elder Love USA: Branching out with the help of a grant
Shannon Shea, Founding Executive Director of Elder Love USA, has made it her mission to make in-home care accessible and affordable for seniors. She can quickly recall the impetus behind her decision to help others, which sprang from leaving her job in outside sales,...
