Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Field of Interest Funds.
Donor Name: Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF)
State: California
County: Riverside County (CA), San Bernardino County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The mission of the Inland Empire Community Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the communities they serve. This is accomplished through building permanent endowments, making prudent grants for charitable causes, being a catalyst to solve community concerns and strengthening nonprofit organizations.
Field of Interest funds are restricted to a specific program area or geographic area. Those restrictions are made by the fund donors. The size of the grants varies based on the asset size of each fund. When a field of interest fund benefits a specific community, a local advisory committee may be asked to review grant proposals and make funding recommendations.
The current Field of Interest funds are:
- Irene S. Rockwell Fund – Benefits the residents of the city of Perris. Maximum grant per organization is $5,000.
- Seraphim Fund – Aids women and children, including the economically disadvantaged, victims of domestic abuse, and those suffering from physical or mental illness or substance abuse. Maximum grant per organization is $10,000.
- Fred and Eva V. Stebler Fund – Provides funds for the treatment and care of indigent children in Riverside County, with a strong emphasis on children with special needs. Maximum grant per organization is $10,000.
- James Bernard and Mildred Jordan Tucker Fund – Benefits wheelchair users (ADA compliance projects are eligible). Maximum grant per organization is $10,000.
Grant making Objectives
- Maximize resources and efficiency through collaboration.
- Promote values of personal responsibility and self-sufficiency.
- Increase community involvement and volunteerism.
- Support early intervention and prevention of social problems.
Funding Priorities
Organizations must:
- Have its mission, goals and programming address the critical needs of individuals and communities most impacted by racial, gender and economic inequity due to their race, income level, gender, religion, immigration status, disability, age, sexual orientation or zip code;
- Provide programs, services and core activities that are culturally and linguistically responsive to the needs of those served;
- Demonstrate strong, community-based boards and sound financial practices.
- Collaborate or partner with other non-profit entities resulting in greater community impact and positive outcomes that improve, enhance, and enrich the quality of life in the two-county area, as appropriate.
Preference is given to projects that:
- are perceived as a high need in the community being served.
- fill a gap in service.
- benefit a large number of residents.
- enhance collaboration and/or make the delivery of services more effective and efficient.
- have clear objectives and can document successful outcomes.
- expand successful programs to serve additional residents or new geographic areas
- serve remote areas or areas that have received little Community Foundation funding.
Grant Period
The grant period is for one year, starting July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit, public benefit corporations with evidence of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and not classified as a private foundation. Public agencies (in limited circumstances) may apply.
- Nonprofit organizations that can document on-going operations in Riverside and/or San Bernardino Counties and have nonprofit status per above for at least three years.
- Past grantees must be in good standing, and have fulfilled all previous grant obligations.
For more information, visit IECF.
