


John McGuirk, Giving Officer for Coachella Valley, is set to retire; job opportunity announced
After nearly two and a half years of dedicated service with IECF, John McGuirk, Giving Officer for the Coachella Valley, is set to retire this spring. He and his husband, Richard, will embark on an exciting new chapter in Bournemouth, England. Brie Griset Smith, Chief...
IECF Launches New Initiative to Elevate Student Voices and Advance Educational Equity
IECF is proud to announce a new initiative aimed at advancing educational equity in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, with a focus on amplifying youth voices. Supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Gates Foundation, this two-year effort will empower students...
Inland Empire Community Foundation Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is pleased to announce Jesse Melgar as the next Chair of its Board of Directors, where he will become the first openly LGBTQ+ Chair, first Coachella Valley resident, and the first millennial to chair the Board. Melgar will...