The Inland Empire Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily to religious and community-focused initiatives. Its mission centers on general support for various charities, including churches and community organizations, reflecting a commitment to human services and local arts and culture. The foundation predominantly serves organizations in California, with a focus on enhancing community welfare through grants to nonprofits such as Above and Beyond Ministries and Standing Stone Ministries. Overall, it aims to foster community development and support cultural initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A California-based community or faith-based nonprofit with established local presence and prior relationships into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Located in California and operating in the same counties the foundation has supported.
- • Organization type aligns with prior grantees (churches, community ministries, local human services).
- • Established local reputation and existing relationships with board members or recurring grantees.
- • Requests for general operating support or broad, unrestricted funding.
Geography
Recent giving is entirely concentrated in California; the foundation's observed grants in the latest year all went to organizations in a single state.
Recipient Variety
The prior year showed a broader set of recipients (about 11 distinct grantees), but the latest year narrowed to three recipients with two returning grantees, indicating moderate variety overall but recent concentration.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings state it funds only preselected organizations, there is no public website or submission route, and only one new recipient appeared in the latest year, so entry for unfamiliar applicants appears unlikely without nomination or a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
