Rooted in Community: Ben Nate Leads the Way for AANHPI Equity in the Inland Empire
When we talk about community leadership, we’re talking about people who step forward because they’ve seen what needs to change—and they’re willing to help build the bridge to get us there. Ben Nate is one of those leaders. Ben is the inaugural chair of IECF’s newly...
CIELO Fund Grants $450,000 to 40 Organizations in 2025 Grants
The Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity, or, CIELO Fund, at IECF announced $450,000 in its 2025 round of grant awards to 40 organizations serving the region. This brings the CIELO Fund’s total investment through its grantmaking, research, narrative change...
Grantee Spotlight: Wildfire Resilience Fund advances efforts of the nonprofit TreePeople
“Trees need people,” professes the nonprofit TreePeople. “And people need trees.” In the wake of the January 2025 Southern California wildfires, the statement holds even greater impact. Now, thanks to the League of California Community Foundations/Wildfire Resilience...
