Grantee Spotlights
Grantee Spotlight: Funding expands services of Autism Society Inland Empire
The Wildlights celebration at The Living Desert launched on Nov. 25, running through the holidays, but for one non-profit organization covering both San Bernardino and Riverside counties, the...
Grantee Spotlight: Grants aid in Martha’s Village & Kitchen’s expansion efforts
The Child Development Center at Martha’s Village & Kitchen has long offered exceptional care for children from 8 weeks old through the age of 5. Through the years, parents have often felt...
Grantee Spotlight: Local couple’s compassion buoys food bank at Cathedral City Senior Center
At a time when millions of Americans and many Valley locals are being affected by food insecurity and the disruption of SNAP benefits, two change agents have stepped forward to help. Jack...
Grantee Spotlight: Foundation grant gives The Center Coachella valued boost
At a time when diverse voices truly matter, The Center Coachella is making greater strides toward equity and full representation. An East Valley extension of The Center (The LGBTQ...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps fund project for Tongan and Pacific Islanders at MALO
A fierce yet grounded dedication is evident in Lolofi Olo Soakai’s voice. The intrepid Founder and Executive Director of MALO (Motivating Action Leadership Opportunity) came from a family rooted in...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant strengthens cause for Inland Empire Prism Collective
When a group of young adult queer and trans people of color (QTBIPOC) in the Inland Empire set out to truly connect to LGBTQ+ youth for leadership development, the results can be powerful. And...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant allows Codex Creation Committee to expand diversity
Like other inventive and forward-thinking organizations, The Codex Creation Committee (CCC) strives to find opportunities to provide free educational programming for students and the community. What...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant strengthens BLU Educational Foundation’s vital equity work
A recent Gates Educational Advancement Grant distributed via Inland Empire Community Foundation is giving one local nonprofit a stellar opportunity to enhance its work around educational justice. ...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant helps Desert Arc stay mobile
The James Bernard and Mildred Jordan Tucker Fund was established more than 40 years ago to benefit disabled persons dependent on the use of a wheelchair for...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant funding will help Children’s Center identify potential child abuse
With construction on the Pavilion for Child and Adolescent Health wing at the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center progressing, a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is as...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant helps Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective at vital time
Immigration is making more than headlines, its affecting our families and neighbors close to home. For Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective (IEIYC), the year has become a vital opportunity to...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant elevates core work of children’s nonprofit Wonderlab
When a nonprofit team comprised of dedicated physical, occupational, and speech therapists hones its collective skills, the results can be life-changing. That’s how things regularly unfold at...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant loosens financial leash for Guide Dogs of the Desert
Calling all puppy raisers. Guide Dogs of the Desert, one of the most intrepid and valued nonprofits in the Valley, is encouraging locals interested in making a difference to consider applying to be...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant helps Ballet Folklórico shine in Coachella Valley
Green Room Theatre Company Coachella Valley (GRTCCV) is a rarity. The Palm Desert-based outpost is the only professional theater company in the East Valley that tours professional theater and...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant expands impact of Variety Children’s Charities of the Desert
Variety Children's Charities of the Desert is eager to expand its reach in the Valley. An Inland Empire Community Foundation grant via the Fred Stebler and Eva V. Stebler Foundation Fund will help...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant enhances wellness initiatives at The Joslyn Center
The great Sophia Loren once quipped: “There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant aids victims of violence at SAFE Family Justice Centers.
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation through the Seraphim Fund will help a local nonprofit strengthen its efforts to promote safe futures for children, youth, and families whose...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant creates easy accessibility at Upland Art Center
Artists and Individuals utilizing wheelchairs, walkers or who have limited mobility now have easier access entering Upland Art Center and First Street Gallery. The creative hub is where artists work...
Grantee Spotlight: Recent grant becomes the perfect fit for local nonprofit Shoes That Fit
One Inland Empire non-profit organization is helping children step more confidently into the future. Literally. Shoes That Fit is keen on combating poverty by giving new athletic shoes to children...
Grantee Spotlight: Grants to Rebirth Homes assists survivors of human trafficking
A recent Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) grant will greatly support one nonprofit’s long-term residential program for survivors of human trafficking. Rebirth Homes recently received a...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant fine tunes Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic’s efforts
Renowned Boston Philharmonic Orchestra conductor Benjamin Zander once said, “The conductor of an orchestra doesn't make a sound. The conductor's job is to awaken possibility in other people.” Palm...
Grantee Spotlight: Animal Samaritans expands thanks to Community Foundation grant
Animal Samaritans has actively promoted the healing power of animal-human connections, creating curricula that offer animal companionship as a form of treatment. One of the intrepid Coachella Valley...
Grantee Spotlight: Nonprofit start-up ‘Chinampas’ sprouts compelling mental health initiative
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community via The CIELO Fund for Latino Empowerment is helping one local start-up offer a multigenerational approach to, as its founders put it, “honor the past,...
Grantee Spotlight: Community Foundation grant helps About Families Inc. connect families
Parenting is a journey and About Families Inc. wants to walk through it with people. The local nonprofit, which has long been dedicated to empowering parents, supporting children, and...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant to My Safe: Riverside plays key role in battling fire risks
With the threat of California wildfires omnipresent, one non-profit organization has strengthened its mission to deliver wildfire education and awareness to homeowners and residents in Riverside...
Grantee Spotlight: Coachella Valley Housing Coalition moves through immigration and housing issues
Pedro Rodriguez, Executive Director and CEO of the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC), is in a deeply reflective mood. This month, Rodriguez celebrates his 30-year anniversary with the...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps FIND Food Bank thwart food insecurity
The desert’s regional food bank is getting a boost in support thanks to a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation. Recently, FIND Food Bank received funding through the Todd Barajas...
Grantee Spotlight: Veterans Supplemental Support Network supported by recent grant
A recent Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) grant will enhance the efforts of a prominent nonprofit committed to empowering veterans and military service-connected individuals. Veterans...
Grantee Spotlight: Family Service Association expands it reach, heads toward new milestones
Family Service Association (FSA), a longtime Inland Empire change agent, is headed toward its 75th birthday in 2028 by blending past success with a refined vision for the future. FSA was founded in...
Grantee Spotlight: Riverside Life Services supports moms, families and babies
There’s more than a hint of pride in Sandy Ramirez’s voice when she speaks of Riverside Life Services. The nonprofit’s executive director wants to ensure individuals feel supported in their...
