IE Black Equity Fund Inaugural Cohort Of 16 Grantees Receives $740,000
In September, Inland Empire Community Foundation and the Black Equity Initiative – Inland Empire (BEI-IE) invited nonprofits to apply for one of three tiers of IE Black Equity Fund grants that addressed “learning,” “emerging,” and “scaling up.” These grants focused on...
There’s Still Time to Make a Charitable Gift and Make a Difference!
Join us as we celebrate 80 years! This year the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is celebrating its 80th Anniversary. In 1941, IECF started with a single gift when Charles Brouse, a local Riverside banker, wanted to help local students attend Riverside City...
Spotlight on Michelle’s Place, Providing Free Resources and Services to Cancer Patients and Their Families
This story originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, December 2021 Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center was founded to honor the dying wish of Michelle Watson, a 26-year-old victim of breast cancer. Watson envisioned a place where she could receive support from...
Spotlight on Inland Empire Youth Collective: Helping Undocumented Youth Find Their Voices
This article originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, December 2021. Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective (IEIYC) cultivates a safe place for immigrant youth to meet. Through engaging with these youth and providing programming, the organization provides them...
Riverside Community College District Foundation raises cash to help students
This story originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, November 2021 A nonprofit organization raising funds to assist local college students encourages local philanthropists to invest in the future of their community. The Riverside Community College District...
Tax-Wise Tips: Year-End Giving Deadlines
As 2021 draws to a close, IECF is here to assist you with your year-end giving. We hope you find this list of important dates helpful in ensuring that your charitable gifts qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2021 tax year: All...
Coachella Valley Fund Awards $11,000 in Grants
This article originally appeared in the Desert Sun, November 2021 Founded in 2005, the Coachella Valley Fund was created to enhance the quality of life in the Desert by supporting local nonprofits doing exemplary work in the community. It is one of the many...
Get to Know Brie Griset Smith, our New Senior VP of Charitable Giving
IECF welcomed Brie Griset Smith to the team in November of 2021. Brie brings over 20 years of experience in fundraising and program development, staff management, financial administration, organizational and board leadership, and strategic planning – most recently as...
IECF Awarded Grant by The Kresge Foundation to Support the Work of IEGO
IECF is pleased to announce that it has received a $140,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation to support the work of the Inland Empire Growth and Opportunity (IEGO) project. Currently housed within the Inland Empire Community Foundation, IEGO is working to grow sectors...
Inland Congregations United for Change Empowers Community Members and Develops Local Leaders
This story originally appeared in the Press Enterprise, November 2021 Founded in 1991, Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) began as an interfaith nonprofit organized by multi-faith clergy and leaders. Its initial focus on education has since expanded to...
