
A Message from our CEO | In Solidarity: Thoughts on Buffalo and Orange County
As we witness the events of the weekend in Buffalo and Orange County – senseless, racially motivated mass shootings of innocent people who could be our own family members, it definitely brings a wave of exhaustion. Didn’t we rise up and say, “No more. I will be a part...
Achieving Your Charitable Giving Goals with the Help of a Professional Advisor
As you plan for your future and your legacy, one of the most important people you'll work with is a Professional Advisor (PA). Professional Advisors can be estate planning attorneys, CPAs or tax advisors, financial advisors, wealth managers, bank or trust officers, or...
Beyond Awareness: Action for Equity in Mental Health Services
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and IECF is proud to support local organizations that are working to increase awareness and provide much-needed services during a growing mental health crisis that has been compounded by the pandemic. It’s especially important to...
In Honor of Gracie: Giving Begins at Home
May is National Pet Month, and we’re privileged to share this story about a wonderful donor whose beloved pet, Gracie, inspired a philanthropic legacy. “If I can put food on the table and take care of my family with some to spare, then it’s my responsibility to help...
IECF Board Chair, Paulette Brown-Hinds, To Receive Honorary Doctorate
Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds, IECF's Board Chair and Publisher of Black Voice News, was recently honored at a private reception hosted by CSUSB President, Dr. Tomás A. Morales, to celebrate the upcoming conferral of her Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by California...
Nonprofits: How Will Donors Find You? (We have the answer!)
The Inland Empire boasts an astounding number of nonprofit organizations–over 14,000–according to a 2020 report by the Center for Social Innovation. As IECF works to engage donors and advocate for policies that will increase funding in the region, how can you ensure...
Spotlight on The Arc of Riverside County: Providing Opportunities and Inclusion for the Developmentally Disabled
The Arc of Riverside County has been serving individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities since 1953. The organization works in partnership with the families, legal guardians or conservators of clients to help them achieve their personal goals....
Spotlight on Community Now: Coaching Teachers for Cultural Success
Community Now is a Moreno Valley organization that gives educators the tools to practice self-care and the skills to better communicate with students. Founded in 2010 by Shor Denny, Community Now was launched with a mission of helping children become more resilient....
Spotlight on Success Institute: Helping Youth to Become Leaders and Professionals
Success Institute was founded to assist young adults who are at-risk and need support to fulfill their potential. Located in Rancho Cucamonga, the Success Institute serves young adults ages 18-24 throughout San Bernardino County. The organization connects youth to...
Spotlight on Alianza Coachella Valley: Creating a Prosperous Community in the Coachella Valley
Alianza Coachella Valley adheres to a few empowering ideologies but one of them certainly piques interest: the belief that “a thriving Eastern Coachella Valley benefits the whole valley.” As the only alliance in the Valley that unites community members,...