How to Talk to Your Clients about Charitable Giving (November 2024 Professional Advisors Council Meeting)
Phil Savage IV is a director at Fennemore’s San Bernardino office. His practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex legal matters, including business succession, estate planning, and trust administration. With a keen eye for detail and a client-centered...
Maximize Your Impact: The benefits of charitable giving as a year-end strategy
The holiday season is a time for giving, and many people consider charitable contributions as part of their year-end plans. At the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), we're committed to helping you make the most of your generosity. Our Charitable Giving Officer...
Spotlight on IECF Grantee, Riverside Library: Funding supports vast offerings for the digital age
The Digital Age continues to spawn an endless stream of technical advancements. One of the most refreshing perks to that is how well modern libraries have adapted, somehow making these treasured institutions all the more hip and fun by how much they now can offer the...
Spotlight on IECF Grantee, Elder Love USA: Branching out with the help of a grant
Shannon Shea, Founding Executive Director of Elder Love USA, has made it her mission to make in-home care accessible and affordable for seniors. She can quickly recall the impetus behind her decision to help others, which sprang from leaving her job in outside sales,...
Riverside City Council Approves contract with IECF for $2.8M Nonprofit Resilience Fund
Nonprofit Resilience Funds: A Lifeline for Community Organizations IECF applauds the Riverside City Council's recent approval of a $2.8 million Nonprofit Resilience Fund to be managed by IECF. The fund will use federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to...
Empowering Young Philanthropists: The Youth Grantmakers Program is accepting applications for Spring 2025 cohort
Want to make a difference in your community? IECF's Youth Grantmakers program offers youth ages 15-21 a unique opportunity to do just that. By participating in this program, young people can learn about local nonprofits, analyze grant applications, and make informed...
Spotlight on Shelter From the Storm: IECF grant helps expand services of local domestic violence nonprofit
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the annual national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Locally, the nonprofit organization Shelter From the Storm continues to venture forth with vigor, offering a bounty of services that can...
Press Forward awards $175K to IE Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund and $100K to Two Inland Empire News Outlets
Press Forward, a national organization dedicated to strengthening communities through local journalism, has awarded $175,000 to IECF's IE Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund and $100,000 each to two Inland Empire news outlets: Black Voice News and The Riverside Record....
Building a Brighter Future Together: IECF connects with Professional Advisors to drive community impact
The Purple Room, Palm Springs’ legendary supper club renowned for its Rat Pack era atmosphere and world-class entertainment, provided the backdrop for IECF’s recent Professional Advisors Cocktail Reception and Dinner. The event was an exclusive gathering for financial...
CIELO Fund Hits Milestone and Raises More Than $2M for Latino Community
Inland Empire’s Latino Community has reason to celebrate. At a brunch attended by nearly 400 people at the Palm Springs Convention Center on October 6, IECF announced that its CIELO Fund has raised more than $2 million to support Latino-led and -serving organizations...
