$2 Million from the Irvine Foundation and California Endowment Give Big Boost to IE Black Equity Fund
Investing in racial equity for the Inland Empire is a commitment more and more funders are making. In two major developments, IECF is proud to announce that The James Irvine Foundation approved a two-year grant of $1 million for the IE Black Equity Fund. The...
Multiple scholarships available through IECF: Students, apply today!
Graduating seniors and first-year college students from Riverside and San Bernardino counties are invited to apply for multiple scholarship programs through IECF. Scholarships range from $1,000 – $4,750 in financial support and applications are being accepted from...
150 Circle of Giving receives $10,000 matching gift challenge
The 150 Circle of Giving Fund in the Coachella Valley recently received a $10,000 matching gift challenge. Now through March 15, 2021 individuals who become members with a gift of at least $150 have the opportunity to double their donations by participating in this...
R.S. Social Justice Fund: How Ivan Rosales Is Putting His Philanthropy in Action
Community organizing and social justice have always been important to Ivan Rosales. Growing up in Rialto, CA, Ivan, 32, started organizing in the immigrants movement in 2010 after seeing many injustices impacting immigrants and their families, as well as college...
Meet the Winners of Lift Up Local
With enthusiastic support from the community, IECF awarded $15,000 to three nonprofits through its Lift Up Local program. From November 27-December 31 the community was invited to support their favorite charities for a chance to win a $5,000 grant. At the end of the...
IECF Names First African American Board Chair
Inland Empire Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds has been named the first African American Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Dr. Brown-Hinds will succeed outgoing Chair, J. Sergio Bohon. The Foundation also appointed...
Inland Empire Economic Partnership Picks IECF as Nonprofit of the Year
In November, IECF received some special news – the Foundation has been selected as “Nonprofit of the Year” by Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP)! The award will be presented during IEEP’s 10th annual awards virtual ceremony on January 14, 2021. “We are honored...
Women’s Giving Fund Selects Moses House Ministries for $5K Grant
The Women’s Giving Fund at IECF has selected Moses House Ministries for a $5,000 grant this month! The funds will be used to support mothers and their families in the High Desert for basic needs such as food and diapers, and for the future reopening of the...
New CA COVID Relief Grant Program Includes Nonprofits
The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program opens today, providing grants up of to $25,000 to small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19. Eligible nonprofits in all fields of work are encouraged to apply by the deadline on January 8. Last...
Lift Up Local: Nominate Your Favorite Org for a $5K Grant (Today’s the last day!)
Do you know a nonprofit that you would like to nominate for their good work? If so, tomorrow is the last day to participate in IECF’s Lift Up Local program. IECF is inviting the public to “Lift Up Local” by nominating their favorite nonprofit for a chance to receive a...