Secure your legacy and create lasting change
National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 21-27) offers a great time to reflect on how you can secure your legacy and create lasting change. At IECF we’ve seen many examples of how thoughtful estate planning can make an enduring difference in our region. For...
Spotlight on Guide Dogs of the Desert: A growing need and a 3-year wait list
Guide Dogs of the Desert is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-changing independence to the visually impaired. Based in Whitewater, California, they breed, raise, and train guide dogs to help individuals navigate the world with confidence and...
IECF Appoints Claudia Preza-Marin as New Charitable Giving Officer for Riverside
Brie Griset Smith, CSPG, Chief Development Officer at IECF, has announced the appointment of Claudia Preza-Marin, CSPG, as the new Charitable Giving Officer for Riverside. Preza-Marin brings over fourteen years of experience in the fundraising sector, specializing in...
County distributes $6.5 million to 67 nonprofits through ARPA Funds
Exciting update! IECF has distributed relief grants totaling $6.5 million from the Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund to 67 nonprofit organizations. Over the past year, the funds were released to nonprofit organizations within Riverside County’s five...


