Case study: Charitable giving in a down market
As you guide clients through ongoing market uncertainty, you may be noticing that conversations are becoming as much about perspective as performance metrics. While headlines may or may not ultimately signal a prolonged downturn, the mere possibility of a bear market...
Serving charitable clients: Dual strategies emerge
As tax laws and market dynamics continue to shift, it is important for attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors to be aware of two increasingly distinct groups of donors. On one hand, the high federal estate tax exemption and new restrictions on itemizing charitable...
Advocacy in Washington, D.C.: Foundations on the Hill 2026
Last week, Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) President & CEO Michelle Decker and Graciela Moran, Manager of the Office of Policy & Engagement, were in Washington, D.C. for Foundations on the Hill, joining philanthropic leaders from across the country...
Grantee Spotlight: Cal State San Bernardino program does ‘whatever is in our power’ to help students
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) became a beacon of hope for those working at the Office of Pre-College Programs at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). For some of the students the office serves, it was a life-changing...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Inland SoCal Housing Collective expand further to unite community
A proposed affordable housing tour with elected officials and faith leaders aims to highlight several housing sites, noting the diversity of faith-based housing and more in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. But Melanie Steele, Executive Director of the Inland...
Grantee Spotlight: Grants help Palm Springs Public Library Foundation hit new milestone
The plot thickens in the tale of the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation (PSPLF). In all the best ways, that is. PSPLF recently reached a major fundraising milestone in its capital campaign, nabbing its first $1 million toward revitalizing the Palm Springs Public...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Inland Empire nonprofit in its mission to thwart racism
Making sure the Inland Empire is equipped with enough vital information and opportunities to successfully fight against all forms of racism is at the core of the Center Against Racism and Trauma (CART). A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation through...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Guide Dogs of the Desert lead the way
Playful pups evolve into powerful allies at Guide Dogs of the Desert, the region’s prominent non-profit organization that custom-trains guide dogs to blind and visually impaired individuals. To be sure, the nonprofit’s ongoing mission to provide quality guide dogs is...
Grantee Spotlight: Community Impact Fund helps TEC’s mission to thwart hatred
In an era rife with divisiveness, non-profit organizations like the Tolerance Center Education (TEC) continue to advocate for unity, thanks to community support and helpful grants. Recent funding from the Community Impact Fund via Inland Empire Community...
Grantee Spotlight: Riverside nonprofit’s Ripple Effect program gets boost from recent grant
Education, service, and deep community engagement are at the core of Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation’s (RMC Charity) bold mission to improve overall health and quality of life for Inland Empire residents. A recent grant from Inland Empire Community...