Grantee Spotlight: Grant deepens work of Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
A recent grant from the Todd Barajas Legacy Fund via Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is a welcome boost of support for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) Scott Wolf, the nonprofit’s Development Director, said CVRM greatly appreciates the impact of...
Step by step, it starts with “love of humanity”
The word “philanthropy” comes from Greek roots, meaning, quite simply, a love of humanity. It’s a big word—but at its heart, it reflects something very personal: the desire to help others, strengthen community, and make a difference in ways that matter to you. For...
What type of donor are you—spontaneous, results-focused, or deep into it already?
Even if you are new to charitable giving, you’ve likely discovered that there’s no single “right” way to approach making a difference. That’s not only normal—it’s a strength! Recent research reinforces what many donors already know intuitively: generosity looks...
Rethinking legacy: Balancing gifts to heirs with the community’s future
Next time you meet with your estate planning attorney, it may be a good idea to check in on your long-term plans and ask yourself questions you might not yet have considered. Some planners, for example, report that more and more clients are reconsidering an automatic...
Wake up call: OBBA changes and client conversations
For many attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, the tax law changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are old news. That is not the case for many of your clients! While you’ve been busy reading dozens of articles and evaluating how the changes will impact your...
Rare but useful: Planning with charitable lead trusts
“Charitable lead trust” is far from a household word, and you might not run across the need for one very often in your practice. They sure do come in handy in certain client situations, though. At IECF, we are happy to establish a donor-advised fund or another type of...
Calling it splits: What happens to charitable assets in a divorce?
As you work with charitable clients over the course of your career, you’ll likely help dozens of married couples establish donor-advised funds and other types of funds at IECF, structure charitable gifts in wills and trusts, establish charitable remainder trusts, and...
Grantee Spotlight: Ives Torres Foundation helps families support members with disabilities
Two decades ago, one Inland Empire couple embarked on a mission to provide inclusive support for Hispanic families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in special education and services. Today, the Ives Torres Foundation, launched by Isabel...
CIELO Fund Awards $310,000 to 22 Organizations in 2026 Grants
The Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity (CIELO) Fund at IECF has announced more than $310,000 in grants for its 2026 funding cycle, distributing awards across 22 organizations serving Riverside and San Bernardino counties. This round of grantmaking carries...
Grantee Spotlight: Foundation grant extends a bridge of hope
Compassion, dignity, and trust are at the core of The Bridges 2 Hope, a nonprofit organization helping individuals experiencing myriad issues related to homelessness. To be sure, acquiring some of life’s basic necessities—clothing, shelter, and food—can become a daily...