Inland Empire Community Foundation
Annual Giving
$29.7M+4% YoY
Grants
268
Median Grant
$20K
Organizations Funded
413
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The mission of the Inland Empire Community Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve; strengthening the Inland Empire through philanthropy
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Black Equity Fund grants up to $100,000 for Black-led and Black-serving organizations; Community Impact Fund grants up to $20,000 for general operating costs; Build Coachella Valley Fund supports social, environmental, and economic resilience; CIELO Fund supports Latino community with grants up to $15,000
How to Apply
The grant application process is online. A login and password are required and can be established at the beginning of the process. Applications open during specific grant cycles throughout the year. Community Impact Fund applications open September 2, 2025 with technical assistance session on September 11, and applications due September 28, 2025. Maximum request is $20,000.
Does Not Fund
Only provides grants to nonprofit, public benefit organizations with evidence of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3); Must serve residents of Riverside and San Bernardino County
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$29.7M
Grants
268
Median
$20K
States
19
$28.6M
Grants
313
Median
$25K
States
16
$24.2M
Grants
203
Median
$20K
States
14
Grant Size Distribution
$20K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$67K
75th Pctile
$5.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $67K.
Largest Recent Grants
$5.0M
2024
San Antonio Food Bank
TX · Health and Human Services
$5.0M
2024
Oregon Food Bank
OR · Health and Human Services
$1.4M
2024
Individual Grants (Aggregated)
Individual assistance program
$1.0M
2024
Desert Scholarship Foundation
ID · Scholarship
$747K
2024
JobWorks Education and Training Systems
IN · Civic Benefit
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.