IECF Welcomes Newest Board Members David Bristow and Jesse Melgar
IECF is pleased to welcome David Bristow and Jesse Melgar as our two newest Board members! Their expertise, connections, and experience will play a key role in advancing our mission to strengthen the Inland Empire through philanthropy. David T. Bristow is General...
Conversations with Donors: Planning Ahead for Lasting Impact
IECF’s commitment to growing the organization’s assets through planned gifts has more significant meaning than ever. The Inland Empire, home to 4.2 million residents, is a region full of opportunities, yet one with many challenges. When a donor establishes a planned...
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Michelle Fausto, Two-time Recipient of the Castro/Falk Scholarship, First-Generation College Graduate
As a first-generation daughter of Mexican immigrants who settled in Indio, Michelle Fausto grew up with a love for her Hispanic heritage and a great appreciation for the sacrifices her parents made in order to give their family a better future. “We’ve always...
Focus Group for Unvaccinated Individuals: Volunteers Needed
Tzunu Strategies is requesting support in identifying volunteers to participate in a focus group during the evening of Thursday, August 5, in Downtown Riverside. The goal is to identify messaging strategies to better inform media and communications efforts that target...
Looking to Successfully Plan for Your Future? Start with This Free Estate Planning Guide
There is no better time than now to think about your future, the future of your loved ones, and the legacy you want to leave. If nothing else, COVID has made us all aware that life is fragile. But it’s not all gloom and doom. Planning is an important step in...
Youth Grantmakers Program Remembers Sally Morris
IECF is saddened to share the recent passing of Sally Morris, who was a longtime supporter and champion of the San Bernardino Youth Grantmakers Program. She and her husband, Pat, regularly gave financial support to the program, but even more special was their passion...
IECF Welcomes Bank of America Student Leader, Emmanuel Okeke!
IECF is excited to welcome Emmanuel Okeke who was chosen as a Bank of America Student Leader for 2021. He is among five students from the Inland Empire to participate as Student Leaders. Emmanuel, a junior at Summit High School, began his summer internship with IECF...
IECF Launches New Office of Policy & Engagement
On Thursday, July 22, IECF held its virtual Policy & Engagement Launch Event: Leading Together in the IE. With over 300 attendees, this unique gathering brought together elected officials, community partners, and philanthropic leaders on the opportunities to build...
Youth Grantmakers Award $38,000 to IE Nonprofits Serving Youth
IECF’s Youth Grantmakers recently identified the greatest needs in their community and awarded $38,000 to Riverside and San Bernardino County nonprofits serving youth. During the pandemic, Youth Grantmakers made the shift to a virtual format for all of its gatherings....
CEO Michelle Decker Shares Her Vision for the IE with Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren
Earlier this month, CEO Michelle Decker sat with Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren for a wide-ranging discussion on the City of Fontana Community Update. “There [are] many organizations in the region, many that are young and have small budgets. But the organizations...
