OVERVIEW: The Inland Empire Community Foundation supports equity, economy, education, environment, youth, women and nonprofit capacity building in Southern California.
FUNDING AREAS: Equity, economy, education, environment, youth, women, capacity building
IP TAKE: This is a well-established and powerful community foundation with several ways to get involved. Contact the funder directly to learn about currently open opportunities.
PROFILE: Established in 1941, the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is a community foundation with offices in Palm Desert, Riverside and San Bernardino, California. Charles Brouse, a local banker and civic leader, created the Riverside Foundation, which later became known as The Community Foundation – Serving the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino. IECF has since adopted its current name and manages around 400 funds. The foundation aims to "strengthen the Inland Empire through philanthropy.” It funds local efforts for equity, economy, education, environment, youth, women and nonprofit capacity building.
The Inland Empire Community Foundation has multiple programs and initiatives that involve grantmaking and community support. It has a youth grantmaking program that empowers local youth and a community impact fund to address the organizational capacity of local nonprofits in flexible ways. IECF has been involved with census efforts, sparking local economic growth and emergency preparedness. IECF also responds to urgent and emergency needs when they arise through rapid response funds. There is a women’s giving fund at IECF that supports causes that impact women and children as well.
Grants range between about $1,000 and $100,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving in the financials section of the IECF website. Grantmaking focuses on Riverside and San Bernardino counties in Southern California, an area that covers more than 27,000 square miles. There are 52 cities and towns here, as well as rural and unincorporated areas, that are part of IECF’s focus. Past local grantees include Child Advocates of San Bernardino County, HIV + Aging Research Project Palm Springs and Young Idyllwild.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for some funds at certain times of the year. Each grant program and initiative have its own unique set of guidelines and deadlines. Direct general questions to the staff at info@iegives.org or 951-241-7777.
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