IEHP Foundation

Dedicated to creating a long-lasting and profound impact throughout the Inland Empire.

IEHP Foundation is on a mission to inspire and ignite the health of our communities. As a placed-based funder, we are committed to supporting, collaborating and convening with local organizations so that ALL individuals in the Inland Empire can live healthier and more joyful lives. IEHP Foundation was established by Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) in July 2022 as a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit to

ensure all in our region have access to Vibrant Health — going beyond traditional healthcare services and reaching the region’s most vulnerable populations.

05/22/2026

Changes are coming to Medi-Cal due to new federal and state polices. We worked with IEHP to ensure our community based organizations are aware of these changes and how they can help their communities keep their healthcare coverage. To learn more visit iehpfoundation.org/news

05/21/2026

IEHP Foundation is honored to be recognized as California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Robert Garcia! 🎉

Thank you, Assemblymember Garcia, for not only honoring the Foundation but all of the incredible partners we work alongside every day. Also, for your continued dedication to improving health and wellness across the Inland Empire.

In total, 15 IE nonprofits were honored today at the State Capitol, including our Champions , and Family Assistance Program.

A big thank you to CalNonprofits for hosting an incredible event that brought together hundreds of nonprofits and state legislators not only to celebrate their work in the community but also to foster meaningful conversations and continued engagement.

05/08/2026

Is a Social Enterprise the Right Fit for your Nonprofit? 🤔

This week, IEHP Foundation partnered with Redefine Alliance for an inspiring IE Vibrant Health forum about exploring employment social enterprises for nonprofits.

During the interactive workshop, explained what makes an Employment Social Enterprise successful and how nonprofits can decide if this model fits their mission and resources.

More than 80 nonprofit leaders joined the workshop to get ready to apply for CA RISE 2.0 program funding. Applications will open in June 2026. 👀

05/07/2026

Introducing the 2026 Vibrant Health Fundraising Cohort! 🎉

Building on the success of the 2025 Inaugural Vibrant Health Fundraising Cohort, IEHP Foundation has selected 20 Inland Empire-based nonprofit organizations for an in-person training and coaching program focused on individual donor cultivation and major gifts fundraising.

Fundraising experts Launa K. Wilson, MSW of LW Consulting and Lisa Wright, founder of Green Parakeet LLC, return to guide the cohort in best practices. Participants will develop practical deliverables, including fundraising calendars and donor pitches.

We look forward to seeing this cohort collaborate and grow in the coming months!

05/06/2026

IEHP Foundation was proud to participate in 6th Annual Mission Conference, “Composing Tomorrow Together.” The event highlighted the impact of collaboration in driving positive change.

IEHP Foundation led an afternoon session featuring discussions with local public health and nonprofit leaders. IEHP Foundation CEO Greg Bradbard facilitated a discussion on current mental and physical health challenges in the Inland Empire and the idea of a shared regional health goal, featuring public health leaders from Riverside and San Bernardino counties—Kim Saruwatari, Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky, Janki Patel, and Lorie Comeaux.

Nonprofit leaders Malek Bendelhoum , Danielle Kilchenstein , Megan Meadors and Anthony White .health discussed the challenges facing their communities and how they are working together to address needs and improve health and wellness across the Inland Empire, moderated by IEHP Foundation Communications and Public Affairs Manager Deanna Hendrick.

We also send a heartfelt congratulations our Champions, and
El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center for receiving the Inspire and Vibrant Health Awards, respectively. Thank you to IEHP for creating such a harmonious space for nonprofit and healthcare leaders to connect and grow together!

04/30/2026

We are thrilled to share our 2025-2026 Igniting Vibrant Health Report! 📣

The report highlights what we accomplished together over this past year and the steps we are taking to help make the Inland Empire a healthier, more vibrant region. Explore the report at IEHPfoundation.org/news

04/28/2026

Uniting nonprofits rooted in resolve!

IEHP Foundation was proud to sponsor and attend 6th Annual Thrive Conference.

The event brought together nonprofit leaders from across the Inland Empire, including members of our Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network. While there were many opportunities to learn and grow, presenters and panelists underscored the critical role that nonprofits play across the region and the state.

Congrats to our friends at IECC for an incredible and inspiring event!

04/24/2026

Celebrating the power of storytelling! 🎉

IEHP Foundation’s Inaugural Storytelling for Fundraising and Advocacy Cohort concluded their training with a powerful storytelling showcase! We heard inspiring client testimonials, personal narratives and stories of transformational change.

During the eight session training, led by Kristen Caloca, CEO of Kairos Impact Strategies, professionals from 20 Inland Empire nonprofit organizations learned communication techniques, including ethical and trauma-informed storytelling and how to identify stories within their agencies for impact.

At their final session, we not only celebrated their hard work but the graduates put their new skills into practice and courageously shared their stories in front of an audience of their cohort peers and special guest coaches from philanthropy, media, public policy and marketing.

Thank you to Michelle Rai, Patricia Watkins, Manny Sandoval, M.A. Sandoval, Denise Berver, Regina Weatherspoon-Bell, Mindy Silva, Arturo Garcia and Maha Rizvi, MPA, for your insightful and meaningful feedback.

We look forward to seeing how these Champions continue to hone their skills and amplify their stories to inspire impact and long-lasting change!

04/14/2026

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03/27/2026

This week, we held our final IE Vibrant Health Forum: Navigating Changes to Medi-Cal at the beautiful campus in Rancho Mirage.

Nearly 50 local nonprofit leaders attended to learn about Medi-Cal eligibility and renewal changes that will help their community members maintain their healthcare coverage.

Thank you to our partners Regional Access Project Foundation (RAP Foundation), and our hosts Eisenhower Health. We also appreciate our speakers: including IEHP Eligibility & Outreach Supervisor Brenda Sanchez, IEHP Foundation Board Member Dr. Conrado Barzaga and RAP Foundation Board Member Aurora Tenorio-Wilson.

If you were unable to attend, you can access event resources and the recording at iehpfoundation.org/events

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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