News & Events

Inland Empire Community Foundation is committed to delivering clear, helpful information about the work we do to create a thriving Inland Empire region. As a vital link between the Foundation and the press, IECF welcomes requests from the media related to philanthropy, emerging issues, Foundation programs and the Foundation itself. Please also explore our blog for the latest IECF news and upcoming events.

In The News

Press throughout the region covers Inland Empire Community Foundation charitable funds, grantmaking, and community leadership.

View recent news coverage about IECF.

2020

Inland Empire’s Black Equity Initiative Launches First Regional Black Equity Fund, Black Voice News, July 15, 2020

$5 million coming for Black-led organizations in the Inland Empire with new initiative, Press Enterprise, July 14, 2020

Inland Empire Community Foundation has a history of helping in the region, Press Enterprise, April 11, 2020

Inland Empire Community Foundation reaching out to groups affected by coronavirus, Press Enterprise, April 2, 2020

Cash assistance coming to Coachella Valley to families hit hardest coronavirus pandemic closures, Desert Sun, March 28, 2020

Inland Empire Community Foundation collecting money to help with coronavirus impact, San Bernardino Sun, March 17, 2020

Coronavirus: How to help others in the Coachella Valley, Desert Sun, March 16, 2020

IECF opens new fund to support local residents affected by COVID-19 crisis, Inland Empire Community News, March 16, 2020

Events

Virtual “Happy Hour” Event hosted by the Women’s Giving Fund

Thursday, September 24, 2020
5:00pm – 6:30pm

The Women’s Giving Fund presents a fun fall event where you will hear about our fundraising successes and get to meet the latest grantees who you are supporting. Join us!

GET TICKETS HERE

Donor Advised Funds: My Charitable Super Power (and Their Krytopnite)

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
11:30am – 1:00pm

Join us at our next Professional Advisors Council (PAC) meeting to learn about Donor Advised Funds and why they are superheroes for philanthropists vs. a private foundation.

3rd Annual Agency Fund Holder Summit

Thursday, September 17, 2020
10:30am-12:00pm

This virtual event will cover IECF updates from our CEO and topics on Cyber Security & Phishing Awareness, Endowment Investment Overview and Planned Giving Resources for our Agency Partners.

Press Releases

Inland Empire Community Foundation often releases information to the media regarding our charitable funds, donors, grantmaking, and community leadership.

Please view press releases below.