Dec 3, 2018 | blog, donor stories
Dave and Mary Hjorth have always wanted to leave the world a little better than they found it by helping others. With a passion for supporting youth in their community, the Hjorths began making scholarships available to students at Upland High School in 1999. The...
Sep 22, 2018 | blog, donor stories
Gerald “Bummy” Burstein was born deaf in 1926. In spite of a difficult start, Gerald pushed his way through school, eventually teaching at the Minnesota School for the Deaf for over 15 years. He then went on to teach at California School for the Deaf in Riverside for...
Mar 15, 2018 | blog, pac stories
“Champions” of The Community Foundation in 2018 are husband and wife, Frank Campbell, CLU, CLS and Marcia Campbell, CPA. Together, the Campbells were essential in the establishment of a donor-advised fund by one of their joint clients. “I was introduced to IECF early...
Sep 22, 2017 | blog, donor stories
Terry and Sharon Bridges are committed philanthropists who are passionate about giving back to the Riverside community. “Giving back to our community both financially and of our time allows us to experience the tremendous and continuing joy of giving,” said Terry...
Aug 18, 2017 | blog, pac stories
Professional Advisors play a critical role in the success of IECF. In order to receive the distinction of a Champion, a Professional Advisor must either establish an endowment or a fund in their own name or in the name of their family, or refer a client who then...
