Tax laws, what’s pending, and charitable giving solutions
Whether you’ve supported a fund at IECF, established your own fund, or are considering whether to get involved, it’s important to know that the team at IECF keeps a watchful eye on tax law changes that could impact your plans for charitable giving. You’ve probably...
“It’s so easy”: How IECF makes giving such a pleasure
As individuals, families, and businesses get more involved in charitable giving, it’s not uncommon to become overwhelmed with all the options for supporting favorite charities. Plus, it can be hard to know what really makes a difference. IECF is here to help make...
Yes, you are a philanthropist!
“Philanthropist” is a big word that often conjures up images of the ultra-wealthy making big donations to charities, especially when people like Bill Gates have been in the headlines lately. But the definition is much broader than that. Merriam-Webster defines...
2025 Policy & Philanthropy Summit Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: ANGELA GLOVER BLACKWELL Angela Glover Blackwell is Founder in Residence at PolicyLink, the organization she started in 1999 to advance racial and economic equity for all. Under Angela’s leadership, PolicyLink gained national prominence in the movement...
Grantee Spotlight: FitzDell Gifting Fund empowers the LGBTQ+ Community Center of the Desert (The Center)
The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert (The Center) has long been on a mission to create meaningful and long-lasting connections with the community and to resources that contribute to LGBTQ+ people’s health and happiness. From The Center’s Palm Springs McDonald...
AANHPI Fund Launches to Support One in Ten Inland Empire Residents
Building a Bridge to Greater Service A newly formed signature fund from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is building a bridge to greater serve one of the region’s fastest-growing communities. IECF Board Member Ben Nate has been tapped as the inaugural chair...
Grantee Spotlight: The Living Desert – the IE’s international wildlife conservation organization
A grant from the FitzDell Gifting Fund at Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is helping The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens continue its wild legacy. This beloved nonprofit, which relies on philanthropic support to operate, has served the region for more than 50...
Comparing two scenarios: Why the step-up in basis matters
As you’ve watched the news about potential tax reform, a principle known as the “step-up in basis” might have caught your attention. Over the years, from time to time, draft legislation has proposed that this principle be changed or eliminated. Although tax law...
Grantee Spotlight: Citrus Counseling Services receives grant to update facilities
The James Bernard and Mildred Jordan Tucker Fund through the Inland Empire Community Foundation will positively impact the endeavors of one San Bernardino County nonprofit. Thanks to the recent grant, Citrus Counseling Services will be able to use the funding to...
QCDs: Soon there may be more to love
If you are 70 ½ and older, by now you’ve likely heard about a charitable giving tool called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (“QCD”), allowing you to direct a distribution from your IRA to an eligible charity, such as a designated fund, unrestricted fund, or...
