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In the Quad Cities, the rising cost of childcare is among the most pressing challenges facing working families. But community nonprofits are stepping up to respond—and leading the way is Project NOW, a grant recipient of the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
Read MoreThanks to advocacy on the part of the Quad Cities Community Foundation and community foundations across the state, a proposal to eliminate the longstanding Endow Iowa Tax Credit Program has been avoided
Read MoreFor Olivia Dorothy, co-chair of the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC), environmental advocacy isn’t just about protecting nature—it’s about recognizing that people are part of it.
Read MoreA partnership between the Community Foundation and AFP-QC has sparked powerful, challenging, and hopeful conversations about overhead, sustainability, and what it means to do good in our community.
Read MoreSpanning 1,621 acres, Loud Thunder is the largest forest preserve in Rock Island County, Illinois, and a cherished natural haven for residents and visitors alike. The roots of the natural area extend back to 1944 and philanthropy is helping it grow today.
Read MoreWhen investment portfolios fluctuate, the effects inevitably reach the nonprofit sector. In those moments, steady, long-term philanthropic commitment is essential.
Read MoreThe Quad Cities Community Foundation is welcoming award-winning author Lois Buntz to lead a workshop on the power of women in philanthropy. The free workshop will be held at the Community Foundation on Thursday, July 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Read MoreThe Charitable Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation recently reintroduced in Congress, proposes a major incentive to encourage Americans to support nonprofits. By allowing all taxpayers to once again deduct a portion of their charitable giving, the policy aims to revitalize a culture of generosity and philanthropy.
Read MoreThe Quad Cities Community Foundation celebrated the recipients of $754,894 in scholarship awards at an annual reception. The awards are made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation.
Read MoreTeens for Tomorrow youth philanthropy program has now awarded $37,500 to 12 local nonprofits.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation scholarship recipient Landen Freeman on the questions that shape us.
Read MoreThe Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of $754,894 in scholarship awards. The awards are made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation.
Read MoreAnn Berger joined the Quad Cities Community Foundation in March 2025 as the new grantmaking specialist. She immediately jumped into action with a role that will involve working with local nonprofits, students, and regional partners to advance the mission of the Community Foundation.
Read MoreDozens of local families and businesses are growing their giving and making a permanent impact in the Quad Cities region through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s private foundation services.
Read MoreDavenport North High School graduate and University of Iowa student Landen Freeman will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Quad Cities Community Foundation scholarship award reception.
Read MoreIn the heart of Milan, Illinois, a quiet but powerful force for good has been changing lives for over a decade—the Milan Christian Food Pantry.
Read MoreAt the Community Foundation, we don’t just talk about legacy—we help donors make it a reality.
Read MoreThe Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence has announced the launch of its new Board Governance Series, a dynamic and flexible training opportunity designed to empower current, new, and aspiring nonprofit board members and leaders.
Read MoreIs it possible to make smart, profitable investments for future growth while supporting the needs of the community today? At the Quad Cities Community Foundation, the answer is yes.
Read MoreMichaela Gryzlo joined the Quad Cities Community Foundation staff this spring as the new administrative assistant. As the new “face” of the Community Foundation, Gryzlo will be the first welcome for anyone calling and visiting the office and a point of contact connecting donors to the services they need.
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