Grantee Spotlight: Grants and recognition abound for Do the Right Thing nonprofit
A nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing and rewarding school-age youths for positive accomplishments, behavior, and good deeds is in the spotlight for celebrating great work. And for doing their own great work. Recently, Do The Right Thing —Greater Palm...
Youth Grantmakers Spring Cohort: Next Gen Leaders, Right Now
When we trust young people with real responsibility and give them the tools to lead, they rise to the moment with heart, thoughtfulness, and vision. IECF’s Youth Grantmakers program has been a powerful entry point into philanthropy for young people across the Inland...
IECF’s Scholarships are Opening Doors and Changing Futures
As a community, supporting students is one of the most effective ways we can strengthen the Inland Empire’s future. For over 80 years, scholarships have been at the heart of our work to create more equitable pathways to education. What began with a bold idea and a...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant gives Jewish Family Service of the Desert needed boost
Few organizations were immune to the effects of the global pandemic several years ago. Jewish Family Service of the Desert in Palm Desert was also hit hard, as all of its in-person counseling services vanished. “We had to figure out how to provide telecare services,”...
Easier than you might think: Moving a donor-advised fund to IECF
As you advise clients on charitable giving, you’re likely aware of the growing popularity of the donor-advised fund as a flexible, tax-efficient tool for philanthropy. Many families appreciate how donor-advised funds can streamline giving, foster family engagement,...
Donating business interests: Why a fund at IECF is the ideal recipient
If your client base includes business owners, you probably weren’t surprised by this observation in a recent Wall Street Journal article about the “stealthy wealthy”: “Behind a paycheck, the largest source of income for the 1% highest earners in the U.S. isn’t being a...
More questions than answers: Pending tax legislation
There’s little doubt that you’ve seen extensive news coverage of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" (H.R. 1) that passed the House of Representatives by a 215-214 vote on May 22, 2025, and now moves to the Senate, where significant changes are expected before final...
Tax laws, what’s pending, and charitable giving solutions
Whether you’ve supported a fund at IECF, established your own fund, or are considering whether to get involved, it’s important to know that the team at IECF keeps a watchful eye on tax law changes that could impact your plans for charitable giving. You’ve probably...
“It’s so easy”: How IECF makes giving such a pleasure
As individuals, families, and businesses get more involved in charitable giving, it’s not uncommon to become overwhelmed with all the options for supporting favorite charities. Plus, it can be hard to know what really makes a difference. IECF is here to help make...
Yes, you are a philanthropist!
“Philanthropist” is a big word that often conjures up images of the ultra-wealthy making big donations to charities, especially when people like Bill Gates have been in the headlines lately. But the definition is much broader than that. Merriam-Webster defines...
