Spotlight on YouthHope Foundation: Grant allows Redlands-based organization to serve more homeless youth in need
There are thousands of youth-based non-profit organizations throughout California, but YouthHope Foundation remains steadfast on a valiant mission. The Inland Empire organization wants to grow confidence and promote self-sufficiency for homeless, runaway, trafficked,...
Journalistic coverage of philanthropic efforts and nonprofit news in the Coachella Valley: Your support is needed!
Kate Franco, Executive editor of The Desert Sun, shared the following update on the Desert Scene and Giving section, saying, “Because of the generosity of organizations like the Inland Empire Community Foundation, and that of other nonprofits, businesses and...
Secure your legacy and create lasting change
National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 21-27) offers a great time to reflect on how you can secure your legacy and create lasting change. At IECF we’ve seen many examples of how thoughtful estate planning can make an enduring difference in our region. For...
Spotlight on Guide Dogs of the Desert: A growing need and a 3-year wait list
Guide Dogs of the Desert is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-changing independence to the visually impaired. Based in Whitewater, California, they breed, raise, and train guide dogs to help individuals navigate the world with confidence and...
IECF Appoints Claudia Preza-Marin as New Charitable Giving Officer for Riverside
Brie Griset Smith, CSPG, Chief Development Officer at IECF, has announced the appointment of Claudia Preza-Marin, CSPG, as the new Charitable Giving Officer for Riverside. Preza-Marin brings over fourteen years of experience in the fundraising sector, specializing in...
County distributes $6.5 million to 67 nonprofits through ARPA Funds
Exciting update! IECF has distributed relief grants totaling $6.5 million from the Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund to 67 nonprofit organizations. Over the past year, the funds were released to nonprofit organizations within Riverside County’s five...
Desert Inspiration: The Brian and Lori Rennie Legacy Fund
From trekking through the surreal landscape of Joshua Tree National Park to hiking 100 exhilarating miles in the Swiss Alps, Brian and Lori Rennie have spent 25 years with a shared appreciation for the majestic outdoors. Together, they’ve run a successful business,...
New Powerbuilding & Systems Change Grant Opportunity Opens!
The IE Black Equity Fund is excited to announce an open call for proposals for its Powerbuilding and Systems Change Grant! This grant is designed to support transformative projects that advance systems change and power-building work in the IE’s Black community....
New Powerbuilding & Systems Change Grant Opportunity Opens!
The IE Black Equity Fund is excited to announce an open call for proposals for its Powerbuilding and Systems Change Grant! This grant is designed to support transformative projects that advance systems change and power building work in the IE's Black community....
New Powerbuilding & Systems Change Grant Opportunity Opens!
The IE Black Equity Fund is excited to announce an open call for proposals for its Powerbuilding and Systems Change Grant! This grant is designed to support transformative projects that advance systems change and power building work in the IE's Black community....
