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,...
Spotlight on Eisenhower’s Circle of Stars: Women in Philanthropy
Fifty years ago, Dolores Hope and a small group of intrepid women joined forces to raise funds to build Eisenhower Medical Center. Today, one of its female-driven philanthropic arms, Circle of Stars, illuminates the significant impact of altruistic women sharing a...
IECF Signature Funds Herald a Celebration of 80 Years of Giving
In 1941, Charles Brouse established The Riverside Foundation to benefit students attending Riverside City College. As a young ranch hand and store clerk who worked his way up to President of Citizens Bank (later called Citizens National Trust and Savings),...
Philanthropic Giving: Best Practices for Professional Advisors and Donors
IECF is pleased to host educational workshops through our Professional Advisors Council (PAC), providing timely information on best practices in planned giving. Financial planners, attorneys, CPAs and nonprofit development officers from Riverside and San Bernardino...
IE Giving Hub is Here – Is Your Organization Registered?
As the region's new nonprofit philanthropy resource, the IE Giving Hub promotes local nonprofits and connects them with supporters. It's also where donors can find detailed information about Inland Empire nonprofits, learn about who is working on which issues, and...
Community Impact Fund Grants of $589,500 Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In keeping with its focus on grantmaking through an equity lens, IECF is pleased to announce Community Impact Fund (CIF) awards totaling $589,500 to 40 nonprofits in the Inland Region. The grants will be used to strengthen work that prioritizes diversity, equity and...
A Conversation on the Arts: IECF Board Member Ann Sheffer Paints the Picture of a Vibrant Region
Our series of Conversations with Board Members continues in celebration of IECF’s 80th Anniversary and new Signature Funds, each of which will raise $80,000 in their inaugural year. Each of our valued board members brings experience and insight into a wide variety of...
