The mission of the Inland Empire Community Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves by building permanent endowments, making prudent grants for charitable causes, acting as a catalyst to solve community concerns, and strengthening nonprofit organizations.
The grant program focuses on supporting specific program areas or geographic areas as dictated by fund donors. This includes the formation of field of interest funds which are restricted based on these donor specifications. The grants issued under these programs may vary in size depending on each fund’s asset size. For projects benefitting certain communities, local advisory committees may review proposals and recommend funding. An example of such a grant is the Irene S. Rockwell Fund, which specifically benefits residents of the city of Perris.