IPOs and charitable clients: Three scenarios for impact
If you keep an eye on initial public offerings, it’s been an exciting few weeks, especially if your clients are involved. As you work with clients who may hold stock that’s going public, or if your clients are considering investing in companies involved in IPOs, be...
Backdrop required: Informing your work with charitable clients
As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you’re dedicated to helping charitable clients navigate technical planning opportunities ranging from donor-advised funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions to charitable trusts and gifts of complex assets. IECF is here...
Business succession planning: Four questions and one word of caution
At IECF, we work with a wide range of individuals, families, and businesses for whom charitable giving is a priority, especially related to supporting causes in our community that improve the quality of life for everyone. In many cases, we’re helping business owners...
Grantee Spotlight: Special grant helps Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic hit a high note
The dazzle of live music performance makes an impact, but behind the scenes, creative notes still need to be hit and bills, like in any other business, must be paid. Thanks to a recent grant from the Elissa Hepner Donor Advised Fund through Inland Empire Community...
Grantee Spotlight: Foundation grant enhances Aztec traditions
Preserving Aztec culture is at the core of Círculo Azteca Citlaltonac Indigenous Culture Center’s mission. Recently, the non-profit organization’s commitment to healing through tradition has expanded, thanks to help from local allies. Círculo Azteca’s Executive...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Rotary Club strengthen education efforts
The CIELO Fund through Inland Empire Community Foundation continues to spark positive change in the region. A recent CIELO Fund (Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity) grant was distributed to the Rotary Club of Coachella East, which organizers say was a “great...
Grantee Spotlight: This Inland Empire nonprofit helps to protect victims of domestic violence
Amidst an increase in domestic violence reports and budget concerns, one nonprofit ventures forth to assist those in need. Domestic Violence and Abuse Protection Inc. (DVAP), a non-profit organization providing key solutions for victims and families of victims, and...
Grantee Spotlight: Inland Empire childcare providers get support from Providers Need Care
Utilizing practical and effective solutions to facilitate the personal and professional growth of childcare providers and their affiliated community partners is one part of a key mission at Providers Need Care (PNC). The non-profit organization wants to empower and...
Grantee Spotlight: Inland Empire nonprofit focuses on nurturing relationships, building community
Helping others feel valued, heard, and loved is a big part of the mission at Love and Nurture Initiative. In many ways, the non-profit organization hopes to unlock possibilities and create lasting legacies of nurturing relationships for diverse Inland Empire...
Build Coachella Valley Fund Invests in Lifelong Learning
The Build Coachella Valley Fund (BCVF), an IECF Signature Fund, has awarded three mini-grants to local organizations that are helping children and young people learn, grow, and succeed. Established in 2023, the Build Coachella Valley Fund supports the region's social,...
