Apr 23, 2026 | blog, donor stories
IECF is proud to announce the establishment of the Arrowhead Environmental Stewardship Fund, a new donor-advised fund created through a partnership with Primo Brands to support local nonprofits working on water and land conservation across our region. More than...
Apr 20, 2026 | blog, donor stories
As we celebrate Pat’s remarkable life, we invite you to leave a comment, a memory, a shared story below. Pat Brinker was a devoted wife, mother, teacher, and volunteer who believed that education could change the course of a young person’s life. She once...
Feb 26, 2026 | blog, donor stories
Knea Hawley, Executive Director of the Riverside Unified School District Foundation, alongside the Foundation’s Board of Directors, is working to eliminate financial obstacles and clear pathways toward higher education for all RUSD students. That premise brought her...
Aug 25, 2025 | blog, donor stories
Powered by a generous $1 million gift from U.S. Bank, IECF and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services Inc. (NPHS) have rolled out the Inland Empire Down Payment Assistance program (IEDPA), making homeownership more accessible for low- and moderate-income families...
Aug 25, 2025 | blog, donor stories
Beth Higbee wanted to do something to honor her parents, Mary Ellen and Thomas R. Brigante, Claremont-based psychologists who lived their lives to the fullest and inspired many others. “My parents focused on bringing health and happiness to people,” says Higbee, a...
Apr 3, 2025 | blog, donor stories
A Lasting Legacy for a Beloved Teacher Charles “Chuck” Brinker loved math, and he was the kind of teacher who made a lasting impression on his students. For over two decades, Chuck was dedicated to the enthusiastic instruction of his favorite subject at Ramona High...
