Grantee Spotlights
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...
Grantee Spotlight: Recent grant becomes essential for The Hamilton Essentials, Inc.
One duo’s dream of creating a sea change among youth is generating more support. A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation will allow Terrance and Monette Hamilton, leaders of The...
Grantee Spotlight: Grant funding helps Girls on the Run go the distance
Recent grants from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) through the Youth Grantmakers Committee Fund – Riverside and the IECF Community Impact Fund are giving one nonprofit organization a...
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...
