This story originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, December 2021 Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center was founded to honor the dying wish of Michelle Watson, a 26-year-old victim of breast cancer. Watson envisioned a place where she could receive support from...

This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, December 2021. Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective (IEIYC) cultivates a safe place for immigrant youth to meet. Through engaging with these youth and providing programming, the organization provides them...

This story originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, November 2021 A nonprofit organization raising funds to assist local college students encourages local philanthropists to invest in the future of their community. The Riverside Community College District...

As 2021 draws to a close, IECF is here to assist you with your year-end giving. We hope you find this list of important dates helpful in ensuring that your charitable gifts qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2021 tax year:     All...

This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, November 2021 Founded in 2005, the Coachella Valley Fund was created to enhance the quality of life in the Desert by supporting local nonprofits doing exemplary work in the community. It is one of the many...

IECF welcomed Brie Griset Smith to the team in November of 2021. Brie brings over 20 years of experience in fundraising and program development, staff management, financial administration, organizational and board leadership, and strategic planning – most recently as...

IECF is pleased to announce that it has received a $140,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation to support the work of the Inland Empire Growth and Opportunity (IEGO) project. Currently housed within the Inland Empire Community Foundation, IEGO is working to grow sectors...

This story originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, November 2021 Founded in 1991, Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) began as an interfaith nonprofit organized by multi-faith clergy and leaders. Its initial focus on education has since expanded to...

This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun Alzheimers Coachella Valley opened its doors in 2018 with a mission to provide low or no-cost support and services for residents living with cognitive impairments including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, strokes and other...

IECF has been distributing scholarships for 80 years. Learn more about available funds, deadlines to apply, and opportunities to get involved in creating a better future for our communities.