The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its first-ever Funders Forum, bringing together representatives from local nonprofits and foundations in southern Riverside County. This event aimed to bridge the gap between organizations seeking funding and...
On March 13, 2024, IECF’s President and CEO, Michelle Decker, and Associate Director of Policy and Community Engagement, Graciela Moran, took a quick trip to Sacramento. They met with our region’s legislators to champion the needs of the Inland Empire at the...
IECF is excited to announce that the Riverside City Council passed a motion on March 12 to create the Riverside Nonprofit Resilience Fund! The revolving loan fund is designed to help nonprofits with their growth using low- to no-cost loans with terms that allow for...
“Fostering Thriving Communities” was the theme of Southern California Edison’s 2024 Black History Month event, where the Black Equity Initiative of the Inland Empire (BEI-IE) was a Community Partnership honoree! Dina Walker, Executive Director of BLU Educational...
Jose A. Marquez, a name synonymous with relationship-building and a deep understanding of our communities, is closing the door on his chapter at the Inland Empire Community Foundation as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement. But within the walls of our Foundation...