Grantee Spotlights
Grantee Spotlight: Blessings abound for The Blessing Center and families it serves
Altruistic efforts that began in a garage 40 years ago have now expanded to become a godsend for impoverished families living in the Inland Valley Region of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. ...
Grantee Spotlight: CIELO Fund helps Codex spark student interest
For the past seven years, the Codex Creation Committee (CCC) has been instrumental in strengthening efforts to create a positive future through the development of thoughtful, inclusive, and...
Grantee Spotlight: Soulful Soil Farms brings communities together through farming, education
Local farmers, educators, and community members who believe growing food builds stability, skill, and opportunity just got a vote of support thanks to a recent grants from Youth Grantmakers, Illes...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps NORA expand services for victims of domestic violence, abuse in Inland Empire
A recent grant from the Women’s Giving Fund at Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is allowing one non-profit organization to better help families find healing as they move through and beyond...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant strengthens key benefits of Brothers of the Desert
A non-profit organization committed to nurturing and supporting Black gay men and allies throughout Coachella Valley has boosted its efforts to unite locals and share in its mission. A recent grant...
Grantee Spotlight: Animal Samaritans hopes to expand its reach and impact
Animal Samaritans, which is just two years shy of its 50th anniversary in 2028, continues to fill a vital need in the Coachella Valley. The 501(c)(3) organization began by offering the first free...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant deepens work of Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
A recent grant from the Todd Barajas Legacy Fund via Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is a welcome boost of support for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) Scott Wolf, the...
Grantee Spotlight: Ives Torres Foundation helps families support members with disabilities
Two decades ago, one Inland Empire couple embarked on a mission to provide inclusive support for Hispanic families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in special...
Grantee Spotlight: Foundation grant extends a bridge of hope
Compassion, dignity, and trust are at the core of The Bridges 2 Hope, a nonprofit organization helping individuals experiencing myriad issues related to homelessness. To be sure, acquiring some of...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps make The Living Desert’s pollinators exciting
Pollinators are getting a chance to bask in the spotlight at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation has helped the revered site launch a new...
Grantee Spotlight: House of Ruth can streamline key services with recent grant funds
Vision and fortitude go hand in hand at House of Ruth, Inc. The non-profit organization, which has locations in Pomona, Ontario, and Claremont, believes there can be a world free of domestic...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant supports Inland Caregiver Resource Center with mission helping aging adults
In January 2022, the SCAN Foundation distributed vital resources to the Inland Coalition on Aging (ICA) to create a local Master Plan for Aging for the Inland Empire. That plan greatly benefited...
Grantee Spotlight: Cal State San Bernardino program does ‘whatever is in our power’ to help students
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) became a beacon of hope for those working at the Office of Pre-College Programs at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)....
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Inland SoCal Housing Collective expand further to unite community
A proposed affordable housing tour with elected officials and faith leaders aims to highlight several housing sites, noting the diversity of faith-based housing and more in San Bernardino and...
Grantee Spotlight: Grants help Palm Springs Public Library Foundation hit new milestone
The plot thickens in the tale of the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation (PSPLF). In all the best ways, that is. PSPLF recently reached a major fundraising milestone in its capital campaign,...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Inland Empire nonprofit in its mission to thwart racism
Making sure the Inland Empire is equipped with enough vital information and opportunities to successfully fight against all forms of racism is at the core of the Center Against Racism and Trauma...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Guide Dogs of the Desert lead the way
Playful pups evolve into powerful allies at Guide Dogs of the Desert, the region’s prominent non-profit organization that custom-trains guide dogs to blind and visually impaired individuals. To be...
Grantee Spotlight: Community Impact Fund helps TEC’s mission to thwart hatred
In an era rife with divisiveness, non-profit organizations like the Tolerance Center Education (TEC) continue to advocate for unity, thanks to community support and helpful grants. Recent...
Grantee Spotlight: Riverside nonprofit’s Ripple Effect program gets boost from recent grant
Education, service, and deep community engagement are at the core of Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation’s (RMC Charity) bold mission to improve overall health and quality of life...
Grantee Spotlight: Blessings mount as Dezart Playhouse transforms iconic church
The former First Church of Christ Scientist, notably designed by famed architects Albert Frey and Robson Chambers, continues to enjoy a powerful second act. The Palm Springs structure,...
Grantee Spotlight: IECF grant brightens Artists Council’s palette
A popular young artists' exhibition and special art classes for people living with Alzheimer's disease will garner more attention this year, thanks to a recent grant from Inland Empire Community...
Grantee Spotlight: Highlanders Boxing Club packs a punch with help from IECF grant
A local boxing club is taking the fight for inclusivity and second chances outside of the ring. Highlanders Boxing Club (HBC), an organization that has long been committed to improving the lives of...
Grantee Spotlight: Ontario-Montclair Schools Foundation gets boost from recent grant
The Ontario-Montclair Schools Foundation (OMSF) is committed to being a significant change agent in the region. As the convening nonprofit coordinating Promise Scholars, the foundation’s mission...
Grantee Spotlight: Nonprofit Little Seeds Matter is ready to grow in the Inland Empire
Little Seeds Matter, a non-profit organization that empowers families with young children in under-resourced communities throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties, is getting a big boost in...
Grantee Spotlight: Jacob’s House in Temecula can flourish with help from recent grant
Jacob’s House, a revered nonprofit in the region dedicated to serving families in crisis, is hoping to make even a greater impact in 2026. “The founders of this organization took their pain and...
Grantee Spotlight: Culturas Music & Arts is thinking big thanks to IECF financial grant
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation through the Community Impact Fund is giving Culturas Music & Arts an opportunity to expand in remarkable ways. The community-focused...
Grantee Spotlight: Power Speaks Louder helps youths, families, homeless people
There’s no shortage of commitment at Power Speaks Louder (PSL). The diverse nonprofit organization, which administers seven key programs and services to educate, empower, and transform the lives of...
Grantee Spotlight: Homeless veterans program gets boost from Inland Empire Community Foundation grant
Funding designed to better serve San Bernardino County is giving one nonprofit a greater opportunity to expand its impact with veterans. A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant helps Sigma Beta Xi Youth & Family Services during uncertain times
In an era rife with fluctuating funding cuts, one non-profit organization is finding timely relief. Sigma Beta Xi (SBX) Youth & Family Services, which has long been committed to empowering...
Grantee Spotlight: Gates grant supports COPE’s mission to support communities
A recent Gates Educational Advancement Grant via Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is giving one local faith-based, non-profit organization something to celebrate. Congregations Organized...