Donor Stories
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...
Partnering with Jeremy Hobbs: Creating a pipeline to cleaner resources
As president of Western Wind Foundation, Jeremy Hobbs focuses on “human infrastructure, helping organizations achieve their goals by creating the network of support they need.” He found IECF CEO Michelle Decker to be of like mind and soon joined the foundation’s board.
Jane Lykken Hoff Leaves $4.5M to Support Coachella Valley Nonprofits
IECF has received a monumental gift of $4.5 million from the estate of Jane Lykken Hoff. This generous donation is the largest of its kind in the Foundation's history and, as an endowed gift, will have a profound impact on the Coachella Valley...
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...
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...
The Cuevas family: staying active in the community through volunteerism and philanthropy
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 The Community Foundation. The Cuevas family quickly shifted their view of how they could become involved.
