The Inland Empire is home to more than 4.7 million people—larger than 25 U.S. states—yet faces some of the deepest gaps in educational attainment and economic mobility in California. GIA brings together education, nonprofit, business, and government partners to change that.


Your gift supports:

  • College access and affordability initiatives, like Cash for College and IEsuccess.org

  • Regional programs that guide first-generation, low-income, and returning adult students toward degrees and credentials of value

  • Policy and research efforts that drive systemic change in our region’s education and workforce systems

  • Cross-sector collaboration through Action Network Teams and regional convenings

  • A shared goal: 70% postsecondary attainment for working-age adults in the Inland Empire by 2035

Make an Impact

Your donation is an investment in students, families, and communities striving for a better future. Together, we can reduce barriers, improve outcomes, and help ensure that every student in the Inland Empire has the opportunity to succeed.

Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service, making all contributions tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: 85-1010439