Spotlight on AcademyGO: Providing Resources to Help Nonprofits Thrive
Academy for Grassroots Organizations (AcademyGO) has been providing resources to help strengthen Riverside and San Bernardino nonprofit organizations since 1998. What started as a small lunch group of local leaders grew into a network of hundreds of community...
2022 Policy Capacity Building Workshop Series: Focus on Legislative, Budget and Nonprofit Advocacy
The Inland Empire Community Foundation, along with the Inland Empire Community Collaborative, is pleased to host regional Policy Capacity Building Workshops to help our community advocate and engage in the state legislative and budget processes. Recordings are...
Resources to Help you Stay Cool During a Heatwave
We can all do our part to reduce energy consumption, but it's important to stay safe in the midst of a record-breaking heatwave. Here are some resources provided by Southern California Edison: Cool Centers provide safe, air-conditioned facilities during heatwaves....
Uplifting Latinos in the Inland Empire: A Conversation with Jesse Melgar
In celebration of its 80th Anniversary, IECF announced the launch of new Signature Funds, each of which will raise at least $80K in their inaugural year to support pressing causes and communities in the Inland Empire. IECF’s youngest board member, Jesse Melgar, wasted...
Spotlight on Janet Goeske Center: Offering Fun, Friendships and Fulfillment to Seniors
The Janet Goeske Center welcomes back community members aged 50 and above for programs, events and new friendships. The Janet Goeske Foundation is a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for older adults. The organization provides fitness...
Spotlight on Safe Schools Desert Cities: Making the Grade as Crucial LGBTQ+ Ally
LGBTQ+ youth today are more susceptible to bullying and violent behaviors than non-LGBTQ+ students, notes one Coachella Valley youth advocate. The declaration clearly points out an ongoing need to assure schools remain safe places for LGBTQ+ students. “There’s a...
In Memoriam: Bob Fey
IECF is saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend of the Foundation, Bob Fey. He was a respected real estate developer, banker, and philanthropist and will be greatly missed by his IECF family. During his time with IECF, Bob served on the board from 2006-2014....
George and Vici Nagel: Their Love of Community Includes a Plan for the Future
At IECF, we’re privileged to serve as the link between hardworking nonprofits and generous donors in our united efforts to create a vibrant region. We’d like to introduce you to George and Vici Nagel, long-time friends of the Foundation and valued partners. Their...
Black Philanthropy Month and National Nonprofit Day happen in August, but you can be a supporter all year long!
August is Black Philanthropy Month, a global campaign to elevate African-descent giving and funding equity. IECF proudly supports Black-led and empowering organizations in our region through the IE Black Equity Fund. Together with our partners and generous donors,...
Join us for the Women’s Giving Fund Fall Soirée!
Join us on October 9th for our Women's Giving Fund (WGF) Fall Soirée Brunch and Grant Presentations! We're proud to present Senator Connie M. Leyva as our guest speaker. In celebration of IECF’s 80th Anniversary, the WGF has been named a Signature Fund. Our goal of...
