Spotlight on Youth Mentoring Action Network: Building the Power of Youth Through Mentoring, Education and Wellness
This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, January 2022 Founded in 2007, Youth Mentoring in Action Network (YMAN) was created by two veteran educators who wanted to ensure youth were heard and given the power to create their own programming. The...
$1M Scholarship Fund Honors Shield Packaging’s Past Employees by Supporting Education for Their Family Members
A $1M scholarship fund was recently opened at IECF to honor the legacy of George P. Bates, founder of Shield Packaging in California. George, his wife Nancy, and their partners established the Chino-based company in 1971. Shield Packaging of California operated...
Spotlight on the B.L.A.C.K. Collective: Uplifting the Black Community Through Entrepreneurship and Self-Sufficiency
This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, January 2022. Founded by small business owner Kyla Booker, Black Leaders Achieving Culture Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) Collective has a mission to promote entrepreneurship, self-sufficiency and to uplift the Black...
Spotlight on Boys & Girls Club Coachella Valley: Creating a Pathway to Success for Kids
This article orginally appeared in the Desert Sun, December 2021 In 1966, Boys Clubs of Coachella Valley opened its doors, providing youth development programs in Indio. In 1992, the organization became a Boys & Girls Club with clubhouses in Indio, La Quinta,...
Spotlight on The L-Fund: Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Community for Lesbians
This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, January 2022. The L-Fund works to create an inclusive and diverse community in which lesbians are provided a reliable resource for financial assistance, social engagement, and programs that enrich their lives. The...
Your New Fundholder Portal is Here!
IECF is excited to announce the launch of our new Fundholder Portal that’s designed just for our fundholders! Starting now, this portal allows fundholders to interact with their accounts via a secure, password-protected website and provides timely access to important...
Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Supports Children and Families, Promotes Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention
This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, December 2021 Founded in 1986 by Barbara and Frank Sinatra, The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center was established to give support and self-esteem programs to teen girls who had been sexually abused. Today, the...
Spotlight on McCallum Theatre Education: Introducing Coachella Valley Students to Live Performances
This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, December 2021. Since 1997, McCallum Theatre Education has been serving students, educators, and community members with performances and arts education experiences. In addition to making the arts accessible to local...
Grantmaking with an Equity Lens: The Community Impact Fund is Now Accepting Applications
IECF is pleased to announce a request for proposals for the Community Impact Fund (CIF)! Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $20,000 to strengthen their work that prioritizes equity, inclusion, and diversity in the communities they serve. This request...
Charitable Gifts in 2021 Under the CARES Act
In 2020, Congress passed the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act. The bill set forth temporary changes to encourage charitable giving during this challenging period. These changes end on December 31, 2021! Donors can claim charitable income tax...
