The stories below? You make them possible through your gifts to the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Take a look at the impact people like you are having on our Quad Cities region.
Our communities cannot function without the nonprofit, business, and government sectors working together in meaningful ways. Philanthropy can help organizations adapt and respond to emerging needs, but charitable giving alone cannot sustain every essential service or replace public investment. We need cooperation, shared responsibility, and investment today.
Read MoreApplications for Quad Cities Community Foundation scholarships are now open for 2027. Thanks to generous donors, students can apply for 60 scholarships totaling more than $900,000 in financial support to pursue education.
Read MoreThrough the Harris Center’s Strong Board Governance Series, Jenny D. Schnauber gained the knowledge, confidence, and relationships to join the Family Resources board. Read how the program is preparing our region’s next generation of community leaders.
Read MoreThe Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation has awarded $120,000 to support creative arts across Mercer County, Illinois. The funding includes 14 project grants helping local organizations bring arts experiences to students, residents, and visitors throughout the county.
Read MoreThe Quad Cities Community Foundation’s mission is to transform the region through the generosity of donors. And that’s exactly what’s been happening for more than 60 years. The mission is only possible because of the visionary donors, dedicated nonprofits, and amazing individuals who make the Quad Cities region shine.
Read MoreEvery year, the Community Foundation’s Celebration of Generosity lifts up philanthropy in the region and the donors that make it possible.
Read MoreAs you plan your year-end giving, remember the meaningful impact your generosity creates in our community. A gift in honor of someone special is a wonderful way to share that impact. Every contribution you make brings hope and opportunity to those who need it most. With 2027 approaching, here are a few helpful reminders.
Read MoreThe inaugural Quad Cities Board Connections event, sponsored by John Deere and held at John Deere World Headquarters, brought together 186 people. Attendees included representatives from 70 nonprofit organizations and 30 corporate employers.
Read MoreProceeds from a weekly BINGO night have helped LULAC Council 10 build an endowment at the Quad Cities Community Foundation. The endowment recently reached a goal that will sustain the scholarship program for future years to come.
Read MoreAt Tower Trust & Investment Company, President Cody Allen and his team see financial planning as a way to help people think through how they want to live, care for their families, support causes they value, and ultimately leave a meaningful legacy.
Read MoreThirty-six local nonprofits will receive more than $500,000 through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s 2026 Operations and Program Grants, providing support for organizations working across the region to address community needs and create opportunities for residents.
Read MoreApplications for the 2026 Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation grants are now open. Organizations serving the Village of Milan, Illinois can apply for up to $15,000 to support work in areas such as youth development, community development, cultural activities, and the relief of suffering for underprivileged people.
Read MoreThirty years ago, Jane and Clem Werner established the Community Foundation's first scholarship fund. Today, their scholarship has supported 139 students and inspired many others to open scholarships, including their children.
Read MoreJayna Gallagher has joined the Quad Cities Community Foundation as affiliate manager, bringing with her a background in nonprofit community engagement and a passion for helping local communities thrive. She’s excited to support the Community Foundation’s affiliate communities and the people working every day to make them stronger.
Read MoreAfter 25 years of student-focused programming, Fresh Films is pursuing its most ambitious project yet in the construction of Rock Line Studios in downtown Rock Island. Rock Line Studios will feature two industry-standard soundstages, youth training facilities, and production support space designed to attract major film and television productions to the Quad Cities.
Read MoreAs organizations across the Quad Cities prepare for leadership transitions, the Community Foundation is helping build a pipeline of engaged board members. See how businesses, professionals, and nonprofits are coming together to strengthen our region's future.
Read MoreThe Community Foundation's Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants invest in the people, planning, technology, and organizational development that position nonprofits for long-term success. This year, the donor-supported grant program awarded $147,600 to nine nonprofit organizations across the region.
Read MoreQC River Connections Grants represent a growing effort to support nonprofits working to improve river health, expand access to nature, strengthen neighborhoods, and deepen community connections to the Mississippi River. A total of $300,000 is available for local projects, with applications opening August 1.
Read MoreA donor advised fund is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to give. Anne Calder, president of philanthropy at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, sat down to talk about why so many donors choose donor advised funds, and why working with a local community foundation makes all the difference.
Read MoreThe Community Foundation is launching Quad Cities Board Connections, a networking series supported by corporate sponsors and designed to connect nonprofit organizations with professionals interested in serving on nonprofit boards, committees, and advisory groups. The first session is sponsored by John Deere.
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