Refresher course: Charitable gift annuities
Several advisors have shared with us recently that they’re fielding more questions about charitable gift annuities (CGAs). It’s quite possible that CGAs are landing on clients’ radars these days for a couple of reasons: A $54,000 opportunity Word is finally getting...
Make a plan–and make your favorite charities part of it
At some point during your adult life, you’ve likely realized that it would be wise to put in place a will, trust, and powers of attorney, as well as undertake at least a basic level of financial planning to stay on track with retirement and other wealth-related goals...
Crisis giving: Proceed with caution, but do proceed!
It’s a natural human response to want to help in a crisis–even though it’s hard for many people to ask for help. Indeed, Stanford social psychologist Xuan Zhao notes that people generally underestimate others' willingness to help and overestimate the inconvenience it...
Many happy returns: How to help your kids celebrate charitable giving
If you’ve ever considered wrapping charitable giving into a child’s birthday party, you are not alone! Lots of parents are encouraging their kids to have guests bring gifts to charity instead of presents, whether it's collecting books for a children's hospital, pet...
A Love of Math and a Legacy of Learning: The Charles “Chuck” Brinker Scholarship Fund
A Lasting Legacy for a Beloved Teacher Charles “Chuck” Brinker loved math, and he was the kind of teacher who made a lasting impression on his students. For over two decades, Chuck was dedicated to the enthusiastic instruction of his favorite subject at Ramona High...
Historic $16 Million Gift from S.L. Gimbel Fund Supports Social and Environment Causes in the IE and Beyond
IECF is thrilled to announce a generous $16 million gift from the S.L. Gimbel Fund, a milestone investment that will support a diverse range of causes throughout the region, across the U.S., and internationally. This significant funding will be directed toward...
The Women’s Giving Fund 2025 Spring Fling Champagne Brunch was A Sparkling Success! $64K in grants awarded, Debbie Cannon named Woman of Achievement
We're so grateful to everyone who contributed to the success of our Spring Fling brunch on March 23rd! Whether you joined us in person, supported us from afar, or helped lift this event behind the scenes, your presence and partnership made a lasting impact. This year,...
Grantee Spotlight: Rising Stars Business Academy reaches new milestones
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) through the Riverside County ARPA Fund has allowed Rising Stars Business Academy (RSBA) to pilot a unique culinary career pathways initiative that guides and assists teenagers and young adults along their...
IECF Appoints Michael Hinkle as New Charitable Giving Officer for Coachella Valley
Brie Griset Smith, CSPG, Chief Development Officer at IECF, has announced Michael Hinkle's appointment as the new Charitable Giving Officer for Coachella Valley. Hinkle is a native of the Coachella Valley with deep roots in the region’s philanthropic and community...
Grantee Spotlight: New grant helps Redlands ANCA increase outreach
Redlands Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action Redlands (Redlands ANCA) wants to help build climate-resilient communities—one neighborhood at a time. Thanks to a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) through the League of California Community...
