Brothers of the Desert Launches New Scholarship Fund
A new scholarship fund is paving the way for Black gay men in the Inland Empire to further their education. The Brothers of the Desert, a non-profit organization with a unique support network for Black gay men and their allies in the region, has joined forces with...
Donor Advised Funds: Your personal philanthropy toolkit
Learn from a Donor Advised Fundholder, Ann Sheffer Ann Sheffer, former IECF board member, founder of the Fund for a Creative IE, and a generous donor at the Inland Empire Community Foundation, shares her experience with DAFs: “I’ve always known about DAFs...
Desert Inspiration: The Brian and Lori Rennie Legacy Fund
From trekking through the surreal landscape of Joshua Tree National Park to hiking 100 exhilarating miles in the Swiss Alps, Brian and Lori Rennie have spent 25 years with a shared appreciation for the majestic outdoors. Together, they’ve run a successful business,...
The Cuevas family: staying active in the community through volunteerism and philanthropy
This story originally appeared in our 2015 Annual Report. 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...
