Planting Roots to Grow Policy & Philanthropy
More than 600 nonprofits, funders, philanthropists, and civic leaders from all across Inland Southern California attended Inland Empire Community Foundation’s (IECF) recent Policy and Philanthropy Summit. The annual event, entitled “Common Ground for the Common Good,”...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant to My Safe: Riverside plays key role in battling fire risks
With the threat of California wildfires omnipresent, one non-profit organization has strengthened its mission to deliver wildfire education and awareness to homeowners and residents in Riverside County. To that end, MySafe: Riverside wants to be part of the wildfire...
Grantee Spotlight: Coachella Valley Housing Coalition moves through immigration and housing issues
Pedro Rodriguez, Executive Director and CEO of the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC), is in a deeply reflective mood. This month, Rodriguez celebrates his 30-year anniversary with the organization—26 as its CFO, and four in his current role. For Rodriguez,...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps FIND Food Bank thwart food insecurity
The desert’s regional food bank is getting a boost in support thanks to a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation. Recently, FIND Food Bank received funding through the Todd Barajas Legacy Fund, which was established in 2016. Debbie Espinosa, President...
Grantee Spotlight: Veterans Supplemental Support Network supported by recent grant
A recent Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) grant will enhance the efforts of a prominent nonprofit committed to empowering veterans and military service-connected individuals. Veterans Supplemental Support Network (VSSN), which has long provided significant...
Grantee Spotlight: Family Service Association expands it reach, heads toward new milestones
Family Service Association (FSA), a longtime Inland Empire change agent, is headed toward its 75th birthday in 2028 by blending past success with a refined vision for the future. FSA was founded in 1953 by the Junior League and other faith-based organizations. Known...
Gifts of artwork: Worth a look, but be careful
If you’ve noticed a surprising uptick in recent years among your younger clients investing in artwork, it is not your imagination! A survey of 1,007 U.S. high net worth individuals (each with at least $3 million in investable assets) found that 83% of respondents aged...
Quiet types: Spotting clients who prefer to give anonymously
At Inland Empire Community Foundation, we’re dedicated to helping your clients achieve their charitable goals. We’re honored to serve as your trusted resource for tax-efficient giving strategies, help your clients maximize their charitable impact, and support your...
Timing is everything: Mapping out clients’ 2025 charitable giving plans
It’s never been easy to navigate the ever-shifting tax rules to help clients structure charitable gifts, and now it’s even trickier. Major changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, are creating complexity, opportunity, and,...
Back to school: Expanding support for education
It’s time for back-to-school planning! If education is on your mind, you’re in good company. Charitable giving to education rose in 2024 to more than $58 billion! If education and related causes are important to you, IECF can help you explore a variety of meaningful...
