philanthropy Archives - Page 43 of 45

Judy Takano and Teresa Taylor: Educators Turned Changemakers

Dec 15, 2019 | blog, donor stories

With our ever-growing community of donors, IECF strives to make it possible for every contribution and every person driven by a passion for a cause or issue in their community to strengthen the Inland Empire through philanthropy. Here are two individuals who are...

J. Sergio Bohon: From Financial Advisor to Philanthropy Champion

Sep 2, 2019 | blog, pac stories

When professional advisors, such as an estate planning attorney, financial advisor or CPA, partners with IECF, they are helping to grow the region’s long-term assets and philanthropic impact. Specifically, professional advisors play a vital role in referring or...

David and Mary Hjorth: Family Donor Advised Funds

Dec 3, 2018 | blog, donor stories

Dave and Mary Hjorth have always wanted to leave the world a little better than they found it by helping others. With a passion for supporting youth in their community, the Hjorths began making scholarships available to students at Upland High School in 1999. The...

In Memory of Gerald ‘Bummy’ Burstein: A Legacy of Giving

Sep 22, 2018 | blog, donor stories

Gerald “Bummy” Burstein was born deaf in 1926. In spite of a difficult start, Gerald pushed his way through school, eventually teaching at the Minnesota School for the Deaf for over 15 years. He then went on to teach at California School for the Deaf in Riverside for...

Champions of IECF: Frank and Marcia Campbell

Mar 15, 2018 | blog, pac stories

“Champions” of The Community Foundation in 2018 are husband and wife, Frank Campbell, CLU, CLS and Marcia Campbell, CPA. Together, the Campbells were essential in the establishment of a donor-advised fund by one of their joint clients. “I was introduced to IECF early...