


Beth Higbee Establishes Funds to Honor Her Parents
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...
A Love of Math and a Legacy of Learning: The Charles “Chuck” Brinker Scholarship Fund
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...
Historic $16 Million Gift from S.L. Gimbel Fund Supports Social and Environment Causes in the IE and Beyond
IECF is thrilled to announce a generous $16 million gift from the S.L. Gimbel Fund, a milestone investment that will support a diverse range of causes throughout the region, across the U.S., and internationally. This significant funding will be directed toward...
The Taylor Family Legacy: Education, Perseverance, and Paying it Forward
One scholarship can change the future for many When Roz Taylor received a Brouse Scholarship in the mid-1970s, it was a crucial stepping stone toward the completion of her education and the launch of a successful career. Decades later she would pay it forward by...