By Ivan Fernandez | L.A. Taco
August 3, 2026
Photo Credit: IAMGIFTED Foundation
San Bernardino and Riverside counties, aka the Inland Empire, have their share of challenges. A percentage of the population across the region is particularly vulnerable for the usual reasons; job insecurity, food insecurity, housing insecurity, etc. Thankfully, the IE has a sizable share of nonprofits ready to assist vulnerable and diverse people in two counties to help them overcome any number of insecurities and help them succeed.
Here are 20 nonprofits in the region serving a combined population of nearly 5 million residents with a variety of services.
Many of the nonprofits in the region collaborate collectively and/or are funded through partner associations, such as the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) and its specific funding programs (note: as mentioned above, the IE Taco is funded by the CIELO Fund, a grants program of the IECF). Others work independently or are partners in other coalitions, such as the Inland Empire Community Collaborative.
