David and Mary Hjorth: Family Donor Advised Funds
Dave and Mary Hjorth have always wanted to leave the world a little better than they found it by helping others. With a passion for supporting youth in their community, the Hjorths began making scholarships available to students at Upland High School in 1999. The...
In Memory of Gerald ‘Bummy’ Burstein: A Legacy of Giving
Gerald “Bummy” Burstein was born deaf in 1926. In spite of a difficult start, Gerald pushed his way through school, eventually teaching at the Minnesota School for the Deaf for over 15 years. He then went on to teach at California School for the Deaf in Riverside for...
Champions of IECF: Frank and Marcia Campbell
“Champions” of The Community Foundation in 2018 are husband and wife, Frank Campbell, CLU, CLS and Marcia Campbell, CPA. Together, the Campbells were essential in the establishment of a donor-advised fund by one of their joint clients. “I was introduced to IECF early...
Brouse Legacy Society Spotlight: Terry and Sharon Bridges
Terry and Sharon Bridges are committed philanthropists who are passionate about giving back to the Riverside community. “Giving back to our community both financially and of our time allows us to experience the tremendous and continuing joy of giving,” said Terry...
Kathleen Albrektson: Connecting Clients to Lasting Impact
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. In order to receive the distinction of a Champion, a Professional Advisor must either establish an endowment or a fund in their own name or in the name of their family, or refer a client who then...
Michael J. Cosgrove: Champion of Giving at IECF
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. In order to receive the distinction of a Champion, a Professional Advisor must either establish an endowment or a fund in their own name or in the name of their family, or refer a client who then...
Commitment to Community: The Cuevas Family
The Cuevas family moved from the San Gabriel Valley to Inland Southern California 27 years ago and soon became committed community members. Looking for the most effective use of their philanthropy, they contacted their attorney who directed them to IECF. The Cuevas...
Pride of Place: Leading by Example: Henry W. Coil
IECF was proud to recognize Henry W. Coil, Jr. as the honoree of the “Pride of Place: Leading by Example Award” on May 21, 2015. Our dear friend Henry has a long history of guiding IECF. Before our incorporation, Henry served on the Scholarship Distribution Committee...
William M. Nassar: Guiding Clients Toward Meaningful Philanthropy
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. In the case of one Professional Advisor out of many, IECF has received a significant number of gifts from clients that William M. Nassar serves. William Nassar worked in the private sector from...
Professional Advisor Champions of IECF: Tami Sipos
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. And in the case of one Professional Advisor, IECF played a critical role in igniting a successful career. In 1989, as Tami Watson was receiving her A.A. Degree from Riverside Community College, IECF...