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 Field of Interest Funds focus on specific program areas or geographic locations as defined by their donors. These funds may involve local advisory committees for proposal reviews and recommendations in certain communities. Specifically, the James Bernard and Mildred Jordan Tucker Fund, established in 1983, targets aiding disabled individuals reliant on wheelchairs. It supports ADA compliance projects, with an average grant amount of $10,000. The grantmaking objectives underscore enhancing resource utilization and efficiency through partnerships, urging personal accountability and independence, amplifying community engagement and volunteering, and emphasizing early intervention in addressing social challenges.