The money will bolster scholarships for veterans and nursing students at the College of the Desert.
The money will also expand the programming of the Palm Springs Historical Society.
Jane Lykken Hoff Spent her life donating to charitable organizations that led causes through arts, culture, education and environmental protection.
Since its founding, the Inland Empire Community Foundation has awarded $213 million in grants and scholarships.
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Washington, D.C. based incubator for social entrepreneurs, Halcyon Incubator, has selected seven ventures to move into the newly renovated Halcyon House in September for its inaugural class of fellows.