Jun 20, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
A nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing and rewarding school-age youths for positive accomplishments, behavior, and good deeds is in the spotlight for celebrating great work. And for doing their own great work. Recently, Do The Right Thing —Greater Palm...
Jun 16, 2025 | blog, grantee spotlights
Few organizations were immune to the effects of the global pandemic several years ago. Jewish Family Service of the Desert in Palm Desert was also hit hard, as all of its in-person counseling services vanished. “We had to figure out how to provide telecare services,”...
Jun 3, 2025 | blog, donor knowledge hub
Whether you’ve supported a fund at IECF, established your own fund, or are considering whether to get involved, it’s important to know that the team at IECF keeps a watchful eye on tax law changes that could impact your plans for charitable giving. You’ve probably...
Jun 3, 2025 | blog, donor knowledge hub
As individuals, families, and businesses get more involved in charitable giving, it’s not uncommon to become overwhelmed with all the options for supporting favorite charities. Plus, it can be hard to know what really makes a difference. IECF is here to help make...
Jun 3, 2025 | blog, donor knowledge hub
“Philanthropist” is a big word that often conjures up images of the ultra-wealthy making big donations to charities, especially when people like Bill Gates have been in the headlines lately. But the definition is much broader than that. Merriam-Webster defines...
