May 5, 2026 | blog, grantee spotlights
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 humane education program and low-cost spay and neuter clinic to the...
May 5, 2026 | blog, grantee spotlights
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 nonprofit’s Development Director, said CVRM greatly appreciates the impact of...
Apr 29, 2026 | blog, grantee spotlights
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 life’s basic necessities—clothing, shelter, and food—can become a daily...
Apr 29, 2026 | blog, grantee spotlights
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 exhibit called Mission: Pollination. “We want to be able to tell the story...
Mar 19, 2026 | blog, grantee spotlights
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, nabbing its first $1 million toward revitalizing the Palm Springs Public...
