Inland Empire Community Foundation

Inland Empire Community Foundation Our Mission: Strengthening Inland Southern California through Philanthropy. We connect donors with the causes they care about.

Established in 1941, the Inland Empire Community Foundation has over $130 million in assets and provides college scholarships and grants to nonprofit organizations across the two-county area. We are your center for charitable investment in your community:

We offer donors a wide variety of options for giving—establishing permanent endowments, creating flexible donor-advised funds, or donating to o

ur general operating fund to bring our initiatives to fruition. We provide wise stewardship of donor funds through a conservative, diversified investment strategy. Each year we award millions of dollars in scholarships and grants to the many educational, humanitarian, and cultural organizations. All contributions to IECF receive the maximum tax advantages afforded by law.

05/29/2026

To the next Governor of California: We have wildfire solutions. Experts across the state have a plan for how to make our communities and natural landscapes safer. Now we need your support.

IECF is a proud partner of the Wildfire Solutions Coalition. With wildfires increasingly impacting our region, CEO Michelle Decker highlights the urgent need to invest in plans that protect our state and strengthen long‑term resilience.

▶️ Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/Fw9VgYkIr3E?si=Rm4VeCyKasXYuWSt

Learn more at https://wildfiresolutionsca.org/fund/

⏳ Time is running out to save! Super Early Bird tickets are just $100, but this special rate ends Sunday, May 31.🌟When w...
05/29/2026

⏳ Time is running out to save! Super Early Bird tickets are just $100, but this special rate ends Sunday, May 31.

🌟When we align our vision and move toward a single north star, we accelerate change across our communities. Join us at the Inland Empire at the IECF Policy and Philanthropy Summit on August 6 at the Riverside Convention Center.

🌟This year’s theme, All Together, demonstrates how our collective focus on place-based philanthropy and policy innovation can strengthen the IE. We are thrilled to welcome Rip Rapson, President & CEO of The Kresge Foundation as our featured keynote speaker.

Secure your spot today and join the conversation to ensure all people and places in our region thrive: https://iecfsummit2026.eventbrite.com 🎟️✨

🌟 Grantee Spotlight: Riverside Educational Enrichment Foundation (REEF) 🌟For 30+ years, REEF has been putting dollars di...
05/28/2026

🌟 Grantee Spotlight: Riverside Educational Enrichment Foundation (REEF) 🌟

For 30+ years, REEF has been putting dollars directly into Riverside classrooms. Funding everything from robotics and ballet folklórico to hands-on science experiments. 🤖🩰📚

Over $2M in teacher grants and student scholarships later, their mission hasn't wavered: spark creativity, support teachers, and change lives, one classroom at a time. 💛

Read more on the blog 👉 https://www.iegives.org/grantee-spotlight-reef/

🚨This Sunday, May 31, is the last day to apply for the 2nd round of financing through the IE Nonprofit Loan Fund, design...
05/28/2026

🚨This Sunday, May 31, is the last day to apply for the 2nd round of financing through the IE Nonprofit Loan Fund, designed especially to help nonprofits manage cash flow, strengthen operations, and expand their work, particularly in underserved and low-income communities.

❓We know you have questions! Here are some resources from Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) that offer a helpful introduction to nonprofit financing and what to expect during the lending process.

➡️Best Practices for Taking on Debt
This video series explores when debt may be the right tool for a nonprofit, what lenders typically look for, different types of lenders, and the overall lifecycle of a loan.

➡️ Important Steps in NFF’s Lending Process
A step-by-step walkthrough of NFF’s lending process, including the initial conversation, underwriting, term sheets, closing, and ongoing loan management.

NFF has worked with nonprofits across the country for decades, and these resources are designed to help organizations better understand financing options, ask informed questions, and feel more prepared as they explore what may be possible for their work.

➡️Start here: www.iegives.org/ienonprofitloanfund

This $5M Fund is a partnership between IECF, the City of Riverside, CA - City Government, San Bernardino County, and the Nonprofit Finance Fund.
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Tune in to this episode of Black Perspectives IE! 🎙️🎧Janice Rooths, Executive Director of Center Against Racism and Trau...
05/28/2026

Tune in to this episode of Black Perspectives IE! 🎙️🎧

Janice Rooths, Executive Director of Center Against Racism and Trauma (CART), joins host Maya Gwynn to discuss the importance of countering racist propaganda, empowering youth, and advancing anti-racism efforts across the Inland Empire.

Rooths shares how CART - Center Against Racism & Trauma works to challenge harmful narratives about Black communities while creating space for education, healing, advocacy, and collective action. From supporting youth leadership to addressing systemic inequities, this conversation highlights the power of truth, community, and resilience.

This impactful conversation at KVCR Public Media is brought to you by the M.E.C.C.A IE Fund at IECF, advancing racial equity and investing in Black-led organizations across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

🎧 Listen now and learn more: https://kvcr.org/news/local-interest/2026-03-12/black-perspectives-ie-janice-rooths

📣Our President and CEO, Michelle Decker, will be speaking at the Annual Ark of Safety Community Resiliency Summit on Thu...
05/27/2026

📣Our President and CEO, Michelle Decker, will be speaking at the Annual Ark of Safety Community Resiliency Summit on Thursday, June 25th! Reserve your free ticket today.

🌟Organized by Resilient Communities, the Annual Ark of Safety Community Resiliency Summit is a powerful convening focused on strengthening our collective ability to prepare, respond, and thrive—together. This year’s summit brings together trusted voices and local leaders committed to building practical, people-centered strategies that advance safety, equity, and resilience across our communities.

Throughout the day, participants will engage in dynamic workshops, interactive panel discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities designed to move ideas into action. Hear real-world insights from a diverse lineup of speakers, exchange solutions with peers, and leave equipped with tools, relationships, and inspiration to help ensure our communities are supported—before, during, and after times of crisis. 🦾

🎟️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ark-of-safety-community-resiliency-summit-in-person-tickets-1982460598015?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌟This Memorial Day, we join the nation in honoring service members who have given their lives while in uniform. For gene...
05/25/2026

🌟This Memorial Day, we join the nation in honoring service members who have given their lives while in uniform. For generations of families, this holiday is one of enduring pride, keeping alive the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

🫡If you're looking for a meaningful way to support military families and veterans, please consider a gift to the IE FRieNDS of Veterans Fund. These resources stay in our region, anchoring trusted organizations that offer dependable stability for local veterans and the families who stand by them.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏽Join us in remembering. You can support the fund at
https://www.iegives.org/funds/friends-of-veterans-fund/

📸: Veterans Supplemental Support Network, an IECF grantee
https://www.iegives.org/grantee-spotlight-veterans-supplemental-support-network/

What becomes possible when regional changemakers move toward a single north star? 🌟 Join us to find out on August 6 at t...
05/22/2026

What becomes possible when regional changemakers move toward a single north star? 🌟 Join us to find out on August 6 at the Riverside Convention Center.

We are delighted to once again bring the IE together for the IECF Policy and Philanthropy Summit, where we take stock of our region and reflect on our wins. The summit has also become an important place where we share our vulnerabilities, expand our partnerships, and make bold plans for our future. ✨

📈We know that when we act as a single, coordinated region, we accomplish great things. This year’s theme is All Together – reflecting a belief that in these difficult times of policy and funding shifts, our shared commitment to stewardship for a thriving region can hold us All Together. Our commitment to place-based philanthropy and policy innovation—driven by our own experience here in the IE—stands out in California. With you, we will continue to ask how regional, state, and national systems serve the people of the Inland Empire. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏽

📢We are thrilled to welcome Rip Rapson, President and CEO of The Kresge Foundation, as this year's featured keynote speaker. His deep experience with place-based philanthropy and landmark community partnerships offers a compelling example of how we can navigate complex moments and lift up our communities. Our region’s future depends on this kind of alignment and partnership.

🌟Be a part of the conversation to ensure all people and places in the Inland Empire thrive, no exception.

🎟️ Super Early Bird tickets are available now at the discounted rate of $100, but sales end May 31! Secure your spot today! https://iecfsummit2026.eventbrite.com

🌟 Grantee Spotlight: The Blessing Center 🌟For more than 40 years, The Blessing Center has supported families across the ...
05/22/2026

🌟 Grantee Spotlight: The Blessing Center 🌟

For more than 40 years, The Blessing Center has supported families across the Inland Valley with compassion, stability, and life-changing resources. Through a recent grant from the Inland Empire Community Foundation Community Impact Fund, the organization is expanding support for women and children through Hannah’s House of Hope.

From transitional housing to parenting classes, financial literacy, leadership development, and self-empowerment programs, Hannah’s House of Hope is helping mothers build stable, independent futures for themselves and their children. 💜

With plans to expand Hannah’s Village and increase housing capacity fourfold, The Blessing Center continues to invest in long-term solutions for families across the Inland Empire.

🚨Find out whether the IE Nonprofit Loan Fund could help move your organization forward? These resources from Nonprofit F...
05/21/2026

🚨Find out whether the IE Nonprofit Loan Fund could help move your organization forward? These resources from Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) offer a helpful introduction to nonprofit financing and what to expect during the lending process. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2026.

➡️Best Practices for Taking on Debt
This video series explores when debt may be the right tool for a nonprofit, what lenders typically look for, different types of lenders, and the overall lifecycle of a loan.

➡️ Important Steps in NFF’s Lending Process
A step-by-step walkthrough of NFF’s lending process, including the initial conversation, underwriting, term sheets, closing, and ongoing loan management.

NFF has worked with nonprofits across the country for decades, and these resources are designed to help organizations better understand financing options, ask informed questions, and feel more prepared as they explore what may be possible for their work.

➡️Start here: www.iegives.org/ienonprofitloanfund

This $5M Fund is a partnership between IECF, the City of Riverside, CA - City Government, San Bernardino County, and the Nonprofit Finance Fund.

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3700 Sixth Street, Suite 200
Riverside, CA
92501

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+19512417777

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