Mission
Our mission is to support nonprofits to collectively advocate in making the region more equitable, diverse and just, through capacity building strategies and collaboration.
Vision
The vision of the IE Community Collaborative is to create a region that is more equitable, diverse, and just through innovative, resource rich, and sustainable nonprofits.
Purpose
To maintain and expand a successful collaboration. To showcase the learning, innovations, and the strength of nonprofits in the IE, and to create a legacy for nonprofits.
6th Annual Thrive Nonprofit Conference
The 6th IECC Annual Thrive Nonprofit Conference returns as a space to reconnect with peers across the region and focus on practical ideas that can strengthen nonprofit work moving forward.
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Grant Bulletin Highlights
Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. H. Foundation invites applications for social justice litigation
The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation is offering grants for specific legal cases that address social justice issues, improve conditions for disadvantaged groups, and establish important legal precedents. LOIs accepted from June 1 to June 15, 2025.Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Donations
The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation is dedicated to improving quality of life and nourishing our communities. They support Health & Wellness, Education, Hunger Relief, Team Sports & Youth Development, and Disaster Relief. Thousands of nonprofits get donations every year. Application Deadline: Ongoing
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Noteworthy Events
Explore our community events calendar, featuring events from local nonprofits and organizations across the Inland Empire. From workshops and trainings to community gatherings and advocacy events, this is your go‑to place to see what’s happening. Have an event to share? Anyone can sign up for a free account and add their own events to the calendar.
Events
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Mom’s Wellness Group – Mamás y Bebés
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2026 National Innovative Communities Conference (NICC)
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Cornerstone Programs & Services
Monthly Grant Bulletin
The IECC Grant Bulletin Search is envisioned to be a resource for nonprofit organizations serving the Inland Empire. Each month IECC provides a comprehensive list of new grant opportunities to benefit nonprofits in the Inland Empire. The Grant Bulletin Search includes Federal, State, Local, Corporate, and Private Foundation grants. Grants are updated on a monthly basis. Please see funding organization for more details on grant funding opportunities.
Inland Empire Children’s Cabinet
The IE Children’s Cabinet is focused on drafting policy solutions in four core areas: Basic Needs, Childcare, Youth Education, and Health & Wellness. All of these pillars and age groups are encapsulated by the understanding that the policy solutions recommended by this body will be rooted in advocacy and equity.
Capacity Building Academy
During a nine-month period, participants in the Capacity Building Academy (CBA) attend monthly sustainability planning workshops. Each workshop will help your organization learn how to not only be sustainable but to be effective. From strategic financing to nonprofit governance our annual CBA program will help your organization thrive!
Navidad En El Barrio Holiday Food Drive
Each December, IECC, supporting organizations, and community members put together the Holiday Food Drive. We typically assemble over 1,000 baskets of food for local families in San Bernardino County who are low-income and food insecure. For over 4 years, and more than a MILLION dollars a year worth of food, the IECC Holiday Food Drive has helped make the holidays a little brighter for families in need.
IECC Thrive Conference
Every year IECC hosts the IECC Thrive Conference. Bringing together leaders and innovators in the world of nonprofits, the Thrive Conference gives these professionals a space to give thought provoking lectures on using various techniques and technologies to make nonprofits more equitable and inclusive while advocating for unity and policy within our organizations.
A SpeciAL THANK YOU TO
IECC Funders
Thank you to all of our funders who believe in the mission and vision to lift the Inland Empire region to our full potential.
