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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Alexander Mattison knows how to go the distance. The NFL running back from San Bernardino has been making strides in football for some time, but when it came to finding inventive ways to give back to the community, he scored big time. As the founder of IAMGIFTED Foundation, he’s helped steer the non-profit organization to great heights, primarily with its mission to help young people recognize their strengths, build confidence, and develop the needed skills to succeed in school, the community, and in life. Mental health advocacy factors strongly in the mix at IAMGIFTED—the inspiration for the organization came from Mattison’s own battles with mental health. Thanks to a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation, IAMGIFTED will enhance its emphasis on mental health awareness, ranging from suicide prevention to offering emotional tools for young people. “We’re excited to have received the grant,” said Dr. Angela Brantley, Executive Director of IAMGIFTED Foundation, noting that the resources have helped with one of the nonprofit’s signature offerings, the Youth Empowerment Program. Specifically, funding a five-week Saturday program that the organization runs twice a year. “The most recent one brought in 170 students, and the grant helped us enhance that program,” Brantley said. [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alexander Mattison knows how to go the distance. The <strong>NFL running back</strong> from San Bernardino has been making strides in football for some time, but when it came to finding inventive ways to give back to the community, he scored big time.</p>
<p>As the founder of<a href="https://iamgiftedfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> IAMGIFTED Foundation</a>, he’s helped steer the non-profit organization to great heights, primarily with its mission to help young people recognize their strengths, build confidence, and develop the needed skills to succeed in school, the community, and in life.</p>
<p>Mental health advocacy factors strongly in the mix at IAMGIFTED—the inspiration for the organization came from Mattison’s own battles with mental health. Thanks to a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation,<strong> IAMGIFTED will enhance its emphasis on mental health awareness, ranging from suicide prevention to offering emotional tools for young people.</strong></p>
<p>“We’re excited to have received the grant,” said <strong>Dr. Angela Brantley, Executive Director of IAMGIFTED Foundation</strong>, noting that the resources have helped with one of the nonprofit’s signature offerings, the Youth Empowerment Program. Specifically, funding a five-week Saturday program that the organization runs twice a year.</p>
<p>“The most recent one brought in 170 students, and the grant helped us enhance that program,” Brantley said. “Another thing we&#8217;re using the grant for is to host events and invite our guest students and their families to various outings.”</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-28740 alignright" src="https://www.iegives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/YES-Program-Photo-w-kids.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="250" />A recent jaunt allowed students to attend a sports event in a collaborative event dubbed <strong>“Awareness Night.”</strong> Brantley believes that inviting students and families to such experiences generates positive ripple effects in the community.</p>
<p>“It gives students an opportunity not only to participate in our on-campus learning, but to get out and have an experience outside of the school campus,” she said. “It helps them engage with the larger community and have experiences they may not have had, and all with the focus on mental health and engaging in some fun way.”</p>
<p>Brantley cites one example that found staff guiding students through various activities between the innings of a baseball game. A breathing exercise was introduced, followed by cues and reminders about the benefits of regulating one’s emotions through breathing techniques.</p>
<p>“We had kids compete with balloon breathing, where they win prizes,” Brantley said, noting one example. “It comes down to: how do you teach third, fourth, and fifth graders about mental health and awareness? How do you get them to understand healthy ways to regulate their emotions and all those things?&#8221;</p>
<p>“We try to make it fun and engaging and exciting,” she added.</p>
<p>To be sure, the organization has made an impact since its inception.</p>
<p><strong>More than 4,200 people, including youth, families, and those involved in community programs, have been positively impacted by the organization’s work. More than $60,000 scholarships have been awarded.</strong></p>
<p>The foundation’s <strong>Rush 2 Give program</strong> also stands out. The year-round community outreach initiative that provides essential resources through such things as back-to-school drives, holiday givebacks, and community events, has helped approximately <strong>3,500 families.</strong></p>
<p>Brantley, who has been with the organization since it launched, said the organization focuses on four key pillars: Youth Sports and Life Skills Development; Mental Health and Wellness; Education and Opportunity Access; and Family and Community Support.</p>
<p>The nonprofit team is solid, comprised of mentors, educators, and advocates deeply committed to children and families through education, resources, and community-building programs.</p>
<p>As the need for mental health support grows, the organization is expanding its focus to offer comprehensive Mental health resources, workshops, and subsidized services to, “ensure that no one walks this journey alone.”</p>
<p>“We’ve seen an uptick in mental health concerns over the last six to seven years,” Brantley said. “We’ve all had a common experience of trauma with the pandemic and that creates a significant impact for our youth and adults.”</p>
<p>The staff’s deep appreciation for connectedness shines through.</p>
<p><strong>“We all love doing the work—for the community and for the kids, and seeing the smiles on their faces,” Brantley said.</strong> “But that we&#8217;re doing it as a family is special. My husband, my kids—Alex&#8217;s cousins—his aunties, his uncles, his parents, his brothers… we&#8217;re all on staff. We&#8217;re all the ones showing up on Saturday for the programs.</p>
<p>“We are very passionate about giving back to the community,” she added.</p>
<p>Learn more at<a href="https://iamgiftedfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> iamgiftedfoundation.org</a></p>
<p>This story originally appeared in the <a href="https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/05/30/nfl-running-back-alexander-mattisons-inland-empire-based-nonprofit-targets-mental-health-support/?clearUserState=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Press Enterprise</a>, May 2026.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service has long been on a mission to empower the community by officering a variety of services ranging from education and guidance to training and free resource. But a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation has provided an extra boost of resources that led to notable results. “The grant benefits us greatly, especially with our food pantry for food distribution,” said Gerardo Pulido, Executive Director of Casa Blanca. The food pantry serves about 100 families on a first-come, first-served basis from 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday. “We serve at least 80 families every Wednesday,” Pulido said. “We also have a monthly distribution service, where people come in once a month for emergency food. It&#8217;s like 300 participants during that month, and it’s very valuable.” Grant funding also helped fund nonprofit events, most of which are free. “These events help the community with many opportunities, even with something as simple as a backpack giveaway,” Pulido said, noting that in 2025, the organization gave away 500 backpacks to children in the community. The backpacks included, among other things, back-to-school supplies. “Events like that offer a great resource,” he added. “Other local organizations attend and distribute items to [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://casablancahns.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service</a> has long been on a mission to empower the community by officering a variety of services ranging from education and guidance to training and free resource. But a recent grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation has provided an extra boost of resources that led to notable results.</p>
<p>“The grant benefits us greatly, especially with our food pantry for food distribution,” said <strong>Gerardo Pulido, Executive Director of Casa Blanca.</strong></p>
<p>The food pantry serves about <strong>100 families</strong> on a first-come, first-served basis from <strong>9-10 a.m. every Wednesday.</strong></p>
<p>“We serve at least 80 families every Wednesday,” Pulido said. “We also have a monthly distribution service, where people come in once a month for emergency food. It&#8217;s like 300 participants during that month, and it’s very valuable.”</p>
<p>Grant funding also helped fund nonprofit events, most of which are free.</p>
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<p>“These events help the community with many opportunities, even with something as simple as a backpack giveaway,” Pulido said, noting that<strong> in 2025, the organization gave away 500 backpacks to children in the community.</strong> The backpacks included, among other things, back-to-school supplies.</p>
<p>“Events like that offer a great resource,” he added. “Other local organizations attend and distribute items to the community. It helps locals remember that there are organizations here for them, not just us. It’s a collaborative mission.”</p>
<p>An annual turkey giveaway filters into the mix during the holiday season. Last year, the nonprofit distributed 150 turkeys, which was funded, in part, by grant resources.</p>
<p><strong>Founded in 1957</strong> by community members who realized a need for services that met basic needs, as well as education and outreach. The plan clicked and soon community-building activities were introduced. One of its main goals was to provide<strong> “neighbor-to-neighbor service.”</strong></p>
<p>“I started as a volunteer, and I love to give back and get involved,” Pulido said. “I like to be here for my community. It feels good when you see the looks on people’s faces when they’re receiving the support that they need.”</p>
<p>Over time, Pulido noticed the nonprofit would benefit from having more volunteers.</p>
<p>“People needed a place to connect the people with specific types of services,” he said. “And I&#8217;m like, ‘What&#8217;s going on here? Why are we not providing what we should be providing.’ I wanted to know how we could improve because I just wanted to give back to the community.”</p>
<p>Other standouts within the nonprofit include Casa Blanca Elementary School. Riverside Unified School District has brought innovative STEM-integrated instructional practices into the school’s programming. The school includes three learning labs and three open-terrace learning spaces that create a valuable learning environment designed for hands-on, collaborative learning for students.</p>
<p><strong>“I want people to know we’re here for them,” Pulido said.</strong> “I’m not sure many people know that we partner with many other organizations and that collectively, we’re here for the community. We want to build that trust with them, because I know how humbling it could be for someone who is in need and has never found themselves in a situation where they needed food.</p>
<p>“Those type of services, even medical services, and something like Cal Fresh are important, and we’re able to help people with all that, especially with any language barriers,” he added. “We have Spanish speakers here, so in that way, people won&#8217;t find themselves in a situation to where, like, ‘Oh, I don&#8217;t know if I want to go there, because I don&#8217;t know if they&#8217;re going to understand me.’”</p>
<p>Pulido encourages people to consider volunteering and also to abreast of the organization’s events calendar on its website.<strong> Coming up: Summer Movie Night on July 23.</strong></p>
<p>“It feels good to help and comfort others,” Pulido said. “That&#8217;s the main mission—just to comfort one another.”</p>
<p>This story originally appeared in the<a href="https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/05/21/foundation-grant-strengthens-casa-blanca-nonprofits-varied-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Press Enterprise</a>, May 2026.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A recent grant from the FitzDell Gifting Fund via Inland Empire Community Foundation has helped one non-profit organization expand students’ skills by getting children out of the classroom and into the community to experience the arts. “We&#8217;re excited we can put some of these funds into field trips,” said Andrea Hecht, Executive Director at Tools For Tomorrow (TFT). “We recently did Desert X and we now have a partnership with the Herb Alpert Gallery, bringing kids there to experience the art. Extra funding is so important because it can go towards those particular trips and provide a space for kids to experience new things.” The resources will also help develop the organization’s theater program—Hecht hopes students can experience Coachella Valley Repertory and other groups in the area. TFT, which sprang to life in 1998 under founder Rachel Druten’s vision, uses qualified teaching artists to curate a professionally designed curriculum, creating standout lessons in the visual arts, creative writing, music appreciation, and theatre. These free classes are held weekly at a school site after regular school hours. TFT provides all supplies—from books to musical equipment—and even snacks. The nonprofit’s reach now stretches far and wide. All Coachella Valley elementary schools are [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A recent grant from the FitzDell Gifting Fund via Inland Empire Community Foundation has helped one non-profit organization expand students’ skills by getting children out of the classroom and into the community to experience the arts.</p>
<p>“We&#8217;re excited we can put some of these funds into field trips,” said <strong>Andrea Hecht, Executive Director</strong> at <a href="https://toolsfortomorrow.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tools For Tomorrow (TFT)</a>. “We recently did Desert X and we now have a partnership with the Herb Alpert Gallery, bringing kids there to experience the art. Extra funding is so important because it can go towards those particular trips and provide a space for kids to experience new things.”</p>
<p>The resources will also help develop the organization’s theater program—Hecht hopes students can experience Coachella Valley Repertory and other groups in the area.</p>
<p>TFT, which sprang to life in 1998 under founder Rachel Druten’s vision, <strong>uses qualified teaching artists to curate a professionally designed curriculum</strong>, creating standout lessons in the visual arts, creative writing, music appreciation, and theatre.</p>
<p>These free classes are held weekly at a school site after regular school hours. TFT provides all supplies—from books to musical equipment—and even snacks.</p>
<p>The nonprofit’s reach now stretches far and wide. <strong>All Coachella Valley elementary schools are eligible.</strong> Currently programs are set in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Coachella, Bermuda Dunes, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, La Quinta, and Thousand Palms.</p>
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<p>“Tools for Tomorrow gets children into safe spaces to explore their creative potential through hands hands-on art experiences,” Hecht explained. “We can use illustrated children&#8217;s books to inspire the children, for instance, and in that way, they learn more about artists, musicians, and writers.”</p>
<p>Students also have opportunities to do hands-on projects.</p>
<p>“Every child in the program gets an art kit,” Hecht added. “We also introduce high-end materials for projects like gel printing, model magic, oil pastels. It’s a great way for them to learn how to use all materials in their art kit— from painting to watercolor pencils.”</p>
<p>The nonprofit also inspires students with various artists, from musicians to writers, where they can take what they’ve learned and create their own hands-on projects.</p>
<p>“In that way, they can learn to express their feelings and connect with their classmates,” Hecht said. “They build community, and learn to work together, collaborating, especially in the theater programs. They also learn problem solving, and that it&#8217;s okay to make mistakes, and that nobody&#8217;s perfect.”</p>
<p>Understanding that taking risks can be a good thing factors into the unique learning mix here.</p>
<p><strong>“They get to have a safe space to be kids and to have fun, creatively,” Hecht said.</strong></p>
<p>This 2025-’26 school year found TFT reaching more than 1,200 students in the Coachella Valley in 22 schools. In fact, all 15 Palm Springs Unified School District elementary schools have benefitted from the program, alongside six Desert Sands Unified School District schools, and Coral Mountain Academy in the Coachella Valley Unified School District.</p>
<p>Hecht has been with the organization for 18 years. She says she loves visiting classrooms and being a witness to the excitement students share.</p>
<p>“It’s a joy to notice the energy around doing the projects,” she said. “It’s remarkable to watch them, hear the stories, see the pictures, and witness them learn, step by step. I went into one classroom where they were going to do a collage with different colored papers. In this case, they were inspired by bees.”</p>
<p>One student was trying to draw a bee’s eyes, in fact, and kept repeating, “I can&#8217;t do it. I can&#8217;t do it.”</p>
<p>“We worked with him and gave him a few tips and tricks on how to cut paper,” Hecht added. “Sure enough, he was able to use some other materials and stickers, and then when he wanted to draw beehives, the volunteer showed him how to make a straight line by using paper. He managed to put it all together, and he was so excited and so proud of himself. Because he did it himself.</p>
<p>“It’s always inspiring to see things like that,” she added.</p>
<p>This story originally appeared in the <a href="https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/people/2026/05/29/foundation-grant-expands-tools-for-tomorrows-reach-in-the-arts-palm-springs-area/90048267007/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Desert Sun</a>, 2026.</p>
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		<title>Grantee Spotlight: Community Foundation grant strengthens impact of The Joslyn Center</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nonprofit organizations in Coachella Valley benefit greatly from grants and donations to ensure they can maintain their operating expenses, which, in the mid-2020s, can be costly.  A recent grant from the Dr. Abram I. and Sylvia S. Chasens Endowment Fund via Inland Empire Community Foundation has given The Joslyn Center an opportunity to move forward with even greater ease.  The longtime and revered nonprofit, which has been actively enhancing the well-being of 50+ adults in the area through its pioneering services and programs, will use the grant funding to cover operating expenses.  It has given Greg Murphy, Director of Development and Marketing at The Joslyn Center, an opportunity to take stock of several key growth areas that emerged over the last year. One of them found the center winding down its Meals on Wheels program.  “It was somewhat redundant to the county program,” Murphy said. “We looked at the overhead and the number of people served, and we believed that the clients were better off with the county program. The food is prepared fresh and is a better benefit to the clients in the program.”   In addition, the board took note of member feedback and invested in three outdoor pickleball courts, two of which were underwritten by donors, and the third from the board.  “That&#8217;s been in play, pun intended, since October,” Murphy said of the courts. “We’ve been having a really good spring, and people are still out there playing in the sun, when it&#8217;s not too hot yet.”  Further back, in March [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-contrast="auto">Nonprofit organizations in Coachella Valley benefit greatly from grants and donations to ensure they can maintain their operating expenses, which, in the mid-2020s, can be costly.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">A recent grant from the </span><a href="https://inlandempire.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1118" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Dr. Abram I. and Sylvia S. Chasens Endowment Fund</span></b></a><span data-contrast="auto"> via </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Inland Empire Community Foundation</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> has given </span><b><span data-contrast="auto"><a href="https://joslyncenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Joslyn Center</a> </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">an opportunity to move forward with even greater ease.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The longtime and revered nonprofit, which has been actively enhancing the well-being of 50+ adults in the area through its pioneering services and programs, will use the grant funding to cover operating expenses.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">It has given Greg Murphy, <strong>Director of Development and Marketing at The Joslyn Center</strong>, an opportunity to take stock of several key growth areas that emerged over the last year. One of them found the center winding down its Meals on Wheels program.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“It was somewhat redundant to the county program,” Murphy said. “We looked at the overhead and the number of people served, and we believed that the clients were better off with the county program. The food is prepared fresh and is a better benefit to the clients in the program.” </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In addition, the board took note of member feedback and invested in three outdoor pickleball courts, two of which were underwritten by donors, and the third from the board.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“That&#8217;s been in play, pun intended, since October,” Murphy said of the courts. “We’ve been having a really good spring, and people are still out there playing in the sun, when it&#8217;s not too hot yet.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Further back, in March 2025, <strong>Penny&#8217;s Pantry</strong>, which sprang to life in 2011, providing fresh produce and non-perishable food to thousands of low-income seniors each year, merged with the center’s farmer&#8217;s market to become the <strong>Joslyn Community Food Bank.</strong></span><strong> </strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">These re-aligned efforts better provide food to those who have challenges purchasing enough of it to avoid hunger. <strong>The food bank is open Fridays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.</strong></span><strong> </strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-28725 alignleft" src="https://www.iegives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Joslyn-Center-2.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="250" /></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Another thing the nonprofit has leaned into over the past couple of years was to install solar panels on its roofs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“It you think about a 27,000 square foot facility here, we have 15 functioning HPAC units, and it takes a lot of expense to keep those things operating during summertime,” Murphy said. “The solar panels have helped us out a lot.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Meanwhile, fresh off a recent volunteer’s luncheon in early April, Murphy says volunteer opportunities abound and directs those interested in getting involved with the organization to visit its website and submit their information.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Looking ahead, mark your calendars.<strong> The Center will host both a Mother&#8217;s and Father&#8217;s Day luncheon, as well as a Fourth of July barbecue.</strong></span><strong> </strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">“We just had a big fundraising event in early April,” Murphy noted of the gathering—another fundraising event takes place at the beginning of the season. “These events are important and we’re always looking to attract new volunteers, new members, and new donors.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Those big events also shine the light on the center’s various programs—from adult bereavement, the Better Brain Balance class, book clubs, and caregiver support groups to table tennis, bingo, American Mah Jong, guitar lessons, and even meditation classes. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The <strong>Joslyn Wellness Center</strong> is yet another standout. It has been praised for its holistic approach and the variety of modalities it offers. The center focuses on aging, memory, and mobility, and uses thought, memory, exercise programs, and the strength of community to help improve life experiences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Now a nationally recognized entity, the Wellness Center’s unique approach to wellness among older adults is valued. It is also the first of its kind to offer free bilingual counseling services to adults in need.</span></p>
<p>This story originally appeared in the Desert Sun, 2026.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You might initially think of a donor-advised fund as a simple charitable savings account: contribute assets, immediately receive a tax deduction, if eligible, and recommend grants to your favorite 501(c)(3) nonprofits over time. While that is certainly true, many people are surprised to learn just how </span><a href="https://www.fa-mag.com/news/beyond-cash--3-creative-daf-strategies-for-the-2026-landscape-86978.html?section=40"><span style="font-weight: 400;">flexible</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> a donor-advised fund at IECF can be.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For many donors, the creative use of donor-advised funds at IECF opens the door to a larger charitable impact than they originally thought possible. Here’s how:</span></p>
<p><b>Your fund grows and changes alongside your life</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many people do not realize that a donor-advised fund at IECF can help simplify giving during major life transitions. If you are preparing for retirement, selling a business, receiving an inheritance, or navigating a particularly high-income year, your donor-advised fund can provide flexibility in both timing for income tax planning and philanthropic grantmaking decisions. What’s more, during many of these transitions, it may make sense to look beyond cash gifts and explore using appreciated stock, closely held business interests, real estate, and other noncash assets to fund your charitable goals in tax-efficient ways.</span></p>
<p><b>Your fund can help you engage the next generation</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some donors are using donor-advised funds at IECF to involve children and grandchildren in family philanthropy. Because grants can be recommended over many years to 501(c)(3) organizations locally and across the country, donor-advised funds create opportunities for ongoing conversations about values, generosity, and community impact across generations.</span></p>
<p><b>IECF supports </b><b><i>your</i></b><b> areas of focus</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working with your local community foundation adds the important elements of flexibility, personalization, and expertise. Unlike national commercial donor-advised fund providers, community foundations combine the administrative advantages of a donor-advised fund with deep local knowledge and personalized philanthropic support. IECF can help identify community needs, connect you with nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes, and explore creative strategies tailored to your own charitable interests. IECF is here to help you support your favorite causes, whatever they may be.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The takeaway? Your donor-advised fund at IECF is much more than just a giving account—it is a flexible tool for building a thoughtful, lasting charitable legacy that supports your favorite causes and the community as a whole. Please reach out to our team to expand your impact and enjoy your philanthropy even more! </span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>At IECF, we are honored to work with many individuals, families, and businesses who support the causes that matter most to them and help make our entire community a better place to live. In many cases, trusted professional advisors, including attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, are helping donors make important decisions about taxes, investments, estate planning, and family wealth.  All of this is wonderful! There’s one more step, however, that is often overlooked: Connecting the dots. If you are a donor or fund holder at IECF, or plan to establish a fund in the near future, please consider introducing your advisors to the IECF team. A simple introduction can make a tremendous difference in ultimately achieving your charitable goals. Here’s why: Attorneys, CPAs, and wealth managers are experts in many aspects of financial and estate planning, and their work is essential in helping you develop and implement strategies through legal documentation, tax filings, and other technical guidance. Not all advisors, however, are experts in charitable giving.  IECF, by comparison, brings to the table specialized knowledge about charitable giving strategies, local nonprofit needs, philanthropic tools that may be best suited for your particular situation, and the types of assets you might [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At IECF, we are honored to work with many individuals, families, and businesses who support the causes that matter most to them and help make our entire community a better place to live. In many cases, trusted professional advisors, including attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, are helping donors make important decisions about taxes, investments, estate planning, and family wealth. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of this is wonderful! There’s one more step, however, that is often overlooked: <strong>Connecting the dots.</strong> If you are a donor or fund holder at IECF, or plan to establish a fund in the near future, please consider introducing your advisors to the IECF team. A simple </span><a href="https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/charity/an-essential-guide-to-tax-smart-charitable-giving"><span style="font-weight: 400;">introduction</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> can make a tremendous difference in ultimately achieving your charitable goals. <strong>Here’s why:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Attorneys, CPAs, and wealth managers are experts in many aspects of financial and estate planning, and their work is essential in helping you develop and implement strategies through legal documentation, tax filings, and other technical guidance. Not all advisors, however, are experts in charitable giving. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">IECF, by comparison, brings to the table specialized knowledge about charitable giving strategies, local nonprofit needs, philanthropic tools that may be best suited for your particular situation, and the types of assets you might consider giving to achieve your goals.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">IECF certainly does not offer legal, tax, or financial advice, but we absolutely stay current on legal, tax, and charitable developments. In turn, we can keep you and your advisors informed about which trends to watch. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you establish a fund at IECF as part of your charitable plan, our team will handle the paperwork and administration to create and manage that fund. This is often a relief to your advisors, not to mention a relief to you! </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Importantly, collaborative conversations among donors, advisors, and IECF are not only for ultra-high-net-worth families. Even relatively straightforward charitable plans can benefit from collaboration between your advisors and IECF. In many cases, donors discover giving opportunities they might not otherwise have considered. What’s more, many advisors appreciate having philanthropic specialists available to help explore charitable strategies that benefit both the donor and the causes they care about.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So what can you do? <strong>We invite and encourage you to take the lead!</strong> A simple email introducing each of your advisors to the IECF team is often all that is required to open the door to better communication and stronger planning. IECF is always happy to join a conversation with you and your advisors, but a baseline introduction is the most critical part.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When professionals work together, the result is often a more coordinated and impactful charitable plan. By connecting your advisors with IECF, you help create a team that can support both your financial goals and your desire to make a lasting difference. We look forward to hearing from you—and meeting your advisors! Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place. </span></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:04:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A recent Los Angeles Times article raises concerns about the future of wildfire prevention funding in California. While the state has made significant investments in wildfire resilience in recent years, many of the funding sources supporting that work are expected to decline or expire in the years ahead. According to the article, California could see a substantial reduction in funding available for wildfire prevention and resilience projects over the next several years. Experts warn that the shift could affect efforts already underway to reduce wildfire risk through forest management, fuel reduction, prescribed fire, and other proven strategies. As California prepares to elect its next governor, questions about the future of wildfire prevention funding are becoming increasingly urgent. The issue is the focus of a new video from the Wildfire Solutions Coalition, which features voices from across California discussing what is needed to make communities and natural landscapes safer. In the video, IECF President and CEO Michelle Decker shared this message for future state leaders: &#8220;The average California voter really wants to solve this, and they vote with their wallets. They approve bond measures that invest billions of dollars in wildfire resilience. That&#8217;s a profound public trust. Not every electorate in the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="isSelectedEnd"><a href="https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-05-29/california-wildfire-prevention-funding-at-risk">A recent <em>Los Angeles Times </em>article </a>raises concerns about the future of wildfire prevention funding in California. While the state has made significant investments in wildfire resilience in recent years, <strong>many of the funding sources supporting that work are expected to decline or expire in the years ahead.</strong></p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">According to the article, California could see a substantial reduction in funding available for<a href="https://www.iegives.org/iecf-regional-priority-plan-rpp/"> wildfire prevention and resilience projects</a> over the next several years. <strong>Experts warn that the shift could affect efforts already underway to reduce wildfire risk</strong> through forest management, fuel reduction, prescribed fire, and other proven strategies.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">As California prepares to elect its next governor, questions about the future of wildfire prevention funding are becoming increasingly urgent.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw9VgYkIr3E&amp;t=96s"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-28654 alignleft" src="https://www.iegives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/md-wildfire.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="250" /></a>The issue is the focus of a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw9VgYkIr3E&amp;t=96s">new video from the Wildfire Solutions Coalition</a>, which features voices from across California discussing what is needed to make communities and natural landscapes safer.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">In the video, <a href="https://www.iegives.org/">IECF</a> President and CEO Michelle Decker shared this message for future state leaders:</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd">&#8220;The average California voter really wants to solve this, and they vote with their wallets. They approve bond measures that invest billions of dollars in wildfire resilience. That&#8217;s a profound public trust. Not every electorate in the country or the world is prepared to do that. It&#8217;s incumbent on state leaders to treat that trust with respect and make sure that we can demonstrate to the voters that we&#8217;re making progress and show to the world that progress is possible.&#8221;</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>For the Inland Empire, there is much at stake.</strong> Continued investment in wildfire resilience helps protect lives, homes, infrastructure, watersheds, and the landscapes that define our region.</p>
<p>We encourage you to read the <em>Los Angeles Times</em> article and watch the <a href="https://wildfiresolutionsca.org/">Wildfire Solutions Coalition</a> video to learn more about the funding challenges ahead and the solutions already being put into practice across California.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California (CRIISC) is currently presenting Out in the IE, a powerful exhibition celebrating the stories, history, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community across Inland Southern California. Through personal narratives, photography, archival materials, and community voices, the exhibition highlights the importance of visibility, inclusion, and empowerment throughout the Inland Empire. As part of our partnership with CRIISC, the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is proud to support awareness and engagement around this meaningful exhibition and the work of the Out in the IE LGBTQ+ Empowerment Fund, which helps strengthen and uplift LGBTQ+ organizations, initiatives, and community leadership throughout the region. We encourage everyone to visit the exhibition and experience these important stories firsthand. For more information about the exhibition, visiting hours, and upcoming programs, please visit CRIISC’s website. To learn more about the Out in the IE LGBTQ+ Empowerment Fund and ways to support LGBTQ+ empowerment across the Inland Empire, please visit Out in the IE LGBTQ+ Empowerment Fund.   Stay up-to-date on all the good work we&#8217;re doing through the power of philanthropy. Subscribe to our eNewsletter, Philanthropy Matters, today. &#160;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-28608 alignleft" src="https://www.iegives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/out-in-the-ie-sq.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="560" srcset="https://www.iegives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/out-in-the-ie-sq.jpg 560w, https://www.iegives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/out-in-the-ie-sq-480x480.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw" /><strong>The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California (CRIISC) is currently presenting Out in the IE</strong>, a powerful exhibition celebrating the stories, history, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community across Inland Southern California.</p>
<p>Through personal narratives, photography, archival materials, and community voices, the exhibition highlights the importance of visibility, inclusion, and empowerment throughout the Inland Empire.</p>
<p>As part of our partnership with CRIISC, the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is proud to support awareness and engagement around this meaningful exhibition and the work of the <a href="https://www.iegives.org/funds/out-in-the-ie-lgbtq-empowerment-fund/">Out in the IE LGBTQ+ Empowerment Fund</a>, which helps strengthen and uplift LGBTQ+ organizations, initiatives, and community leadership throughout the region.</p>
<p>We encourage everyone to visit the exhibition and experience these important stories firsthand. For more information about the exhibition, visiting hours, and upcoming programs, please visit <a href="https://www.inlandcivilrights.org/exhibitions/">CRIISC’s website</a>.</p>
<p>To learn more about the Out in the IE LGBTQ+ Empowerment Fund and ways to support LGBTQ+ empowerment across the Inland Empire, please visit Out in the IE LGBTQ+ Empowerment Fund.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.inlandcivilrights.org/exhibitions/"> <a href='https://www.inlandcivilrights.org/exhibitions/' class='small-button smallblue' target="_blank">CRIISC</a> </a> <a href='https://www.iegives.org/funds/out-in-the-ie-lgbtq-empowerment-fund/' class='small-button smallblue' target="_blank">OUT IN THE IE LGBTQ+ EMPOWERMENT FUND</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Since 1993, Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) has managed a fund for Riverside Educational Enrichment Foundation (REEF), a revered nonprofit serving the students and teachers of Riverside United School District (RUSD). REEF funding has become a valuable lifeline in the region, providing grants to teachers and scholarships to students. REEF sprang to life in 1993 to benefit the more than 43,000 students in Riverside Unified School District (RUSD). It quickly sparked the community to raise funds from public and private grants, as well as individual and corporate donors. The efforts provided funding for teacher grants in such areas as language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, and the visual and performing arts. The board is all-volunteer, comprising parents, community leaders, educators, and business associates. “REEF is unique in that the dollars do go straight into the classroom,” said Lauri Byers, REEF’s Executive Administrator. “The ideas come from the teachers, and the impact is pretty immediate with the students. We love giving them that leverage to be able to do that in their classrooms.” It’s the drive for creativity that stands out from the standard curriculum. “School districts don&#8217;t really have extra money to provide for those kinds of creative [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since 1993, Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) has managed a fund for <a href="https://www.reef4rusd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Riverside Educational Enrichment Foundation (REEF)</a>, a revered nonprofit serving the students and teachers of <strong>Riverside United School District (RUSD).</strong> REEF funding has become a valuable lifeline in the region, providing grants to teachers and scholarships to students.</p>
<p>REEF sprang to life in <strong>1993</strong> to benefit the more than <strong>43,000 students</strong> in Riverside Unified School District (RUSD). It quickly sparked the community to raise funds from public and private grants, as well as individual and corporate donors. The efforts provided funding for teacher grants in such areas as language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, and the visual and performing arts.</p>
<p>The board is all-volunteer, comprising parents, community leaders, educators, and business associates.</p>
<p>“REEF is unique in that the dollars do go straight into the classroom,”<strong> said Lauri Byers, REEF’s Executive Administrator.</strong> “The ideas come from the teachers, and the impact is pretty immediate with the students. We love giving them that leverage to be able to do that in their classrooms.”</p>
<p>It’s the drive for creativity that stands out from the standard curriculum.</p>
<p>“School districts don&#8217;t really have extra money to provide for those kinds of creative things, so teachers often dip into their own pockets. When the organization started, we wanted to raise some money and give out mini grants to these teachers—something like $1,000 to a classroom or $3,000 to a grade school project. And we’ve been doing it that way ever since.”</p>
<p>More than <strong>30 years later, REEF has grown considerably, granting more than $2 million dollars to the Riverside Unified School District in teaching grants.</strong> The ripple effects of these efforts have elevated the educational experiences of students from elementary school through high school.</p>
<p>Recent distributions from <a href="https://inlandempire.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1263" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Robert H. Gurr and Nancy Gurr Johnston Educational Book Fund</a>, another fund IECF manages, are also expanding opportunities for learning.</p>
<p>“It’s a great fund,” said Lauri Byers, REEF’s executive administrator. “Bob, who is an honorary chair on our board, has been such a huge supporter of REEF for many years. He created an endowment to help middle-school age kids mostly, because that follows along his story about middle school.”</p>
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<p>She adds that Gurr developed a love for engineering, design, and a deep appreciation for cars and airplanes, leading him down the path to his eventual career with Disney.<strong> At 94 years old, Bob Gurr is a legendary Disney Imagineer</strong> <strong>celebrated for developing the ride systems for some of the most iconic attractions in theme park history.</strong> He is famous for his <strong>more than 100 designs</strong> for Disney, ranging from the sleek <strong>Matterhorn Bobsleds</strong> and the <strong>Disneyland Monorail</strong> to the <strong>Autopia cars</strong> and the <strong>OmniMover system.</strong></p>
<p>“He wanted to pay it forward, and this endowment has become a great support for middle-school kids,” Byers said. The annual grants are used to provide books and periodicals for RUSD students in grades 7 and 8, sparking interest in practical careers ranging from automotive and aircraft industries to theatrical and themed entertainment.</p>
<p>Through the years, REEF&#8217;s role has also expanded to include other types of grants and scholarships, which have become a valued lifeline.</p>
<p>The <strong>Bonnie G. Polis Teaching Enrichment Grants</strong>, for instance—named after one of the organization’s founding members and distributed annually. Elsewhere, <strong>Earthwatch Fellowships</strong> are a mix of designated funds from private donors and other REEF funds, allowing teachers worldwide to attend scientific expeditions and return to share their experience with their students.</p>
<p>“You’ll find grants that go to everything from arts and crafts to science and gardening,” she added noting showcases located in lobbies featuring displays of where grant money is distributed.</p>
<p>“One standout is <strong>Ms. Victoria Bella of John W. North High School, who directs ballet folklorico and makes a lot of her own costumes, sewing them for her students,</strong>” Byers said. “She puts a lot of detail and work into those. We funded the shoes for those students, helping out in a way that completes the outfit.”</p>
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<p>To that end, oftentimes, REEF works right alongside teachers who put in their own efforts, helping them finish it off.</p>
<p>Another noteworthy teacher, <strong>Ms. Amanda Orantes, a 6th grade Dual Language Immersion (DLI) teacher at Jefferson Elementary, received funds to instruct about ancient Egyptian burial rituals.</strong></p>
<p>“She wanted to teach them about mummies and mummification,” Byers explained. “She wanted apples, baking soda, salt, and just simple things to be able to have the students do hands-on learning. Ultimately, they got to see the results of that from beginning to end.”</p>
<p>Meanwhile <strong>Riverside STEM Academy</strong> students, under the instruction of <strong>Ms. Tracy Lawrence, recently took part in designing robotics and using software to manipulate what they do.</strong></p>
<p>“We got to showcase that at our annual event called the Best Event Ever in March,” Byers said.</p>
<p>When asked what she loves most about working with the organization, Byers shared: “I love seeing the results. <strong>We have not wavered one bit from our mission because we really do see the impact and the difference it makes in the students and teachers in these school communities.”</strong></p>
<p>This story originally appeared in the <a href="https://www.sbsun.com/2026/05/15/riverside-unified-teachers-and-students-get-extra-support-from-recent-grants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Press Enterprise</a>, May, 2026.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for IECF’s 2026 Policy &#38; Philanthropy Summit: All Together Tickets are now available at the Super Early Bird rate for the 2026 Policy &#38; Philanthropy Summit: All Together, August 6 at the Riverside Convention Center! The Inland Empire’s rapid growth brings tremendous opportunity, but it also introduces systemic pressures like rising housing costs, strained infrastructure, and the risk of leaving communities behind. Meeting these challenges effectively relies on collaborative solutions and a shared regional strategy, calling us to move forward…All Together. This year, Rip Rapson, President &#38; CEO of The Kresge Foundation, joins as the keynote speaker. Rapson is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading voices in philanthropy and urban policy, helping shape national conversations around equitable development, climate resilience, public investment, and the future of American communities. His perspective has influenced work in cities and regions across the country, and we are excited to bring that conversation to the Summit. Want to receive updates about this event? Follow us on social media and sign up for notifications: &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;</p>
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<h3><strong>Join us for IECF’s 2026 Policy &amp; Philanthropy Summit: All Together</strong></h3>
<p><em>Tickets are now available at the Super Early Bird rate for the 2026 Policy &amp; Philanthropy Summit: All Together, August 6 at the Riverside Convention Center!</em></p>
<p class="last-child"><strong>The Inland Empire’s rapid growth brings tremendous opportunity, but it also introduces systemic pressures </strong>like rising housing costs, strained infrastructure, and the risk of leaving communities behind. Meeting these challenges effectively relies on collaborative solutions and a shared regional strategy, <strong>calling us to move forward…All Together.</strong></p>
<p><strong>This year, Rip Rapson, President &amp; CEO of The Kresge Foundation, joins as the keynote speaker.</strong> Rapson is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading voices in philanthropy and urban policy, helping shape national conversations around equitable development, climate resilience, public investment, and the future of American communities. His perspective has influenced work in cities and regions across the country, and we are excited to bring that conversation to the Summit.</p>
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