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...
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...
