Community foundation · EIN 33-0748536
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Riverside, CA
Inland Empire Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Riverside, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $29.9M in grants paid across 754 grants, with $156M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Oregon Food Bank, San Antonio Food Bank and Desert Scholarship Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Inland Empire Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Inland Empire Community Foundation monitors its grants to ensure that funds awarded are used for the purposes specified in the grant proposal submitted through: A) Award letter - Grantees receive an award letter specifying the performance period for the grant, typically one year. The award letter delineates the objectives that the grant is supporting as specified in the proposal, alerts the grantee to review and sign the grant agreement, and informs the grantee of the deadline of the final report. B) Grant agreement - Grantees are required to sign the grant agreement before any funds are disbursed. The grant agreement explicitly describes the following: 1. Section 1: Use of Grant Funds Grant funds must be expended within the grant period, for the purpose and objectives described in the grant proposal. Grant funds may not be expended for any other purpose without prior written approval by Inland Empire Community Foundation. If the organization encounters significant difficulties in making use of the funds as specified in the proposal, or if the grant funds cannot be spent within the grant period, grantee must notify Inland Empire Community Foundation in writing promptly. Requests for variances or extensions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If a request is denied, unused funds must be immediately refunded to the Foundation. 2. Section 4: Final Report and Records The Grantee will submit the Grant Evaluation report per the deadline set forth in the award letter. This report
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Strengthening the Inland Empire through Philanthropy. (See Schedule O for additional information)
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | Health and Human Services | $5,000,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio, TX | Health and Human Services | $5,000,000 |
| Desert Scholarship Foundation | Boise, ID | Scholarship | $1,024,958 |
| JobWorks Education and Training Systems | Fort Wayne, IN | Civic Benefit | $746,646 |
| Inland Empire Labor Institute | Colton, CA | Community organizing/Building | $723,274 |
| UC Regents UC Riverside | Riverside, CA | Scholarship | $598,630 |
| Blu Educational Foundation | San Bernardino, CA | Education | $506,800 |
| SeaShare | Bainbridge Island, WA | Health and Human Services | $500,000 |
| Feeding the Gulf Coast | Theodore, AL | Health and Human Services | $499,261 |
| People's Collective for Environmental Justice | Grand Terrace, CA | Community organizing/Building | $427,500 |
| Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement | San Bernardino, CA | Education | $401,300 |
| Arts Connection The Arts Council for San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | Arts & Culture | $392,500 |
| Idyllwild Help Center | Idyllwild, CA | Health and Human Services | $345,667 |
| Inland Congregations United For Change | San Bernardino, CA | Advocacy | $322,300 |
| Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Children & Families | $300,000 |
| Huerta del Valle | Ontario, CA | Health and Human Services | $265,000 |
| Millionaire Mind Kids | Apple Valley, CA | Education | $262,500 |
| Warehouse Workers Resource Center | Ontario, CA | Community organizing/Building | $262,500 |
| Center for Employment Training | San Jose, CA | Economic Development | $250,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Health and Human Services | $250,000 |
| Food for People Inc | Eureka, CA | Health and Human Services | $250,000 |
| Loma Linda University | Loma Linda, CA | Scholarship | $250,000 |
| Middle Georgia Community Food Bank | Macon, GA | Health and Human Services | $250,000 |
| Second Harvest of South Georgia Inc | Valdosta, GA | Health and Human Services | $250,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Fort Pierce, FL | Health and Human Services | $250,000 |
The 25 largest of 754 grants listed on the return. 488 grants to individuals ($1.51M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Inland Empire Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Inland Empire Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Inland Empire Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $29,894,900 in grants paid (754 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Inland Empire Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Oregon Food Bank (OR), $5M, San Antonio Food Bank (TX), $5M, Desert Scholarship Foundation (ID), $1.02M, JobWorks Education and Training Systems (IN), $747K and Inland Empire Labor Institute (CA), $723K.