Community foundation · EIN 42-6122716
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Bettendorf, IA
Quad Cities Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Bettendorf, IA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $9.05M in grants paid across 467 grants, with $210M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Imagine the Possibilities Inc, Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation and Family Resources Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Quad Cities Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
For committee awarded grants, grantees are required to submit a final report detailing how the funds were spent in the community. donor advised grants are monitored indirectly by staff involvement in the community. for committee awarded scholarships, students must confirm enrollment and provide required information before the award is distributed directly to the university or college. in the case of renewal scholarships, recipients must confirm that they meet the renewal critera before that year's award is distributed.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Quad cities community foundation is a collection of endowments and other charitable funds. 4.5% of the rolling 20 quarter average balance is distributed to nonprofit organizations in our region with a goal of "transforming our region through the generosity of our donors."
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine the Possibilities Inc | Maquoketa, IA | Support for Learning Disabled and Handicapped Children and Adults, Present Or Future Capital Improvement Projects | $601,869 |
| Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation | East Moline, IL | Mission Support, Birdies for Charity | $300,555 |
| Family Resources Inc | Davenport, IA | Mission Support, Domestic Violence Programs, Braking Traffic, Youth and Out of Home Placement, Care Coordination and Survivor Services, Group Violence Intervent | $274,530 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Center Inc | Rock Island, IL | Mission, Projects and Operating Support, Revitalization Initiative | $269,225 |
| United Way Quad Cities | Bettendorf, IA | Mission and Operating Support, Emerging Leaders, Imagination Library, Senior Citizen Programming, Davenport Boxing Club, Educational Data Exchange, Women's Lead | $210,784 |
| Quad Cities Cultural & Educational Supporting Charitable Trust | Bettendorf, IA | Mission Support | $189,800 |
| Humility Homes and Services Inc | Davenport, IA | Mission and Operating Support, Technology Upgrades, Staff Training | $138,779 |
| Tapestry Farms | Davenport, IA | Mission and Program Support, Urban Farm, Food Pantry, and Improvement of Infrastructure | $121,750 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Program Support, Scholarships | $119,943 |
| Pleasant Valley Schools Educational Foundation | Bettendorf, IA | Program Support, Scholarships, Event Support | $109,410 |
| River Bend Food Bank | Davenport, IA | Mission and Operational Support, Backpack Program, Holiday Meals Campaign, Expanding to End Hunger Campaign | $104,950 |
| Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities | Davenport, IA | Mission Support, Housing Construction and Repair Expenses, Handicap Access Installation | $96,588 |
| Bethany for Children & Families | Moline, IL | Operating Support, Child Dental Clinic, Capital Campaign | $95,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Mission Support, Uoi Children's Hospital, Scholarships, Writing Program, Various College Programs and Research Funds | $91,060 |
| YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley | Davenport, IA | Mission Support, Scholarships, Camp Abe Lincoln, Children and Youth Programs | $89,365 |
| St Joan of Arc Foundation | Bettendorf, IA | Mission Support, New School Project | $85,650 |
| Ballet Quad Cities | Rock Island, IL | Mission and Program Support, Capital Campaign | $73,662 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Schools Inc | West Point, IA | Mission Support, Scholarships | $72,100 |
| Project Renewal Inc | Davenport, IA | Mission Support, New Center, Mississippi River Explorers!, Captial Campaign | $64,700 |
| Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | Evanston, IL | Polio Plus, Annual Fund | $63,500 |
| St Anthony Church | Davenport, IA | Mission Support, Capital Projects, Care and Share Program, Mass Support, Mcanthony Window Program | $62,069 |
| Figge Art Museum | Davenport, IA | Mission and Project Support, Lighting, Viewing Screen and Projector | $60,922 |
| Holy Family Parish | Fort Madison, IA | Mission Support | $58,285 |
| Kaaba Shriners | Davenport, IA | Mission Support | $57,300 |
| River Action Inc | Davenport, IA | Mission and Operational Support, 40th Anniversary, Conservation Projects, Upper Mississippi River Conference | $54,700 |
The 25 largest of 467 grants listed on the return. 204 grants to individuals ($643K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Quad Cities Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Quad Cities Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Quad Cities Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $9,054,392 in grants paid (467 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Quad Cities Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Imagine the Possibilities Inc (IA), $602K, Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation (IL), $301K, Family Resources Inc (IA), $275K, Martin Luther King Jr Center Inc (IL), $269K and United Way Quad Cities (IA), $211K.