Yes, you are a philanthropist!
“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...
Weighing the options: Private foundation or donor-advised fund?
When you’re working on the charitable components of a client’s estate or financial plan, one of the first areas you’ll likely explore is the structure. Certainly, you are familiar with both private foundations and donor-advised funds as useful charitable giving...
Grantee Spotlight: Rising Stars Business Academy reaches new milestones
A recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) through the Riverside County ARPA Fund has allowed Rising Stars Business Academy (RSBA) to pilot a unique culinary career pathways initiative that guides and assists teenagers and young adults along their...


