Over $600,000 in grants awarded to local organizations

Thirty-one local nonprofits are receiving $644,630 through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Operations and Program Grants.

Will Van CampSeptember 15, 2023

A chance to transform our river community

CRAC is now accepting applications for the 2023 QC River Connections Grants to support projects and organizations working to address environmental issues facing the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities area.

Will Van CampSeptember 15, 2023

Daisy Moran named director of the Quad Cities Community Foundation Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Daisy Moran will be taking on a leadership role to support the nonprofit sector as she steps into the position of director of the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

Will Van CampSeptember 6, 2023Center for Nonprofit Excellence

A new vision for the river and the community

The newly formed Clean River Advisory Council (CRAC, pronounced “see-rack”) at the Community Foundation tackles environmental and social challenges collectively. CRAC includes 11 local environmental experts and community river enthusiasts.

Will Van CampAugust 25, 2023

John Anderson joins Community Foundation Board of Directors

John Anderson, CEO of Quad City Bank & Trust, is a Quad Citian, business leader, and philanthropist. Now, his decades of experience will bring a new perspective to the board of directors of the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

Will Van CampAugust 25, 2023

Estate planning for each stage of life

The Quad Cities Community Foundation presents “Estate Planning for Each Stage of Life,” a free presentation by Joyhni Hays on Thursday, September 21 at 5 p.m. Participants of all ages and points in life will learn valuable information about living wills, trusts, taxes, inheritance, digital planning, and much more.

Will Van CampAugust 15, 2023

Support continues to be available for households previously living at 324 Main Street in Davenport

Each household that lived at 324 Main Street in downtown Davenport is now eligible for a total of $3,500 in financial assistance from the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

Will Van CampAugust 15, 2023

Seminar: Estate planning for each stage of life

On Thursday, September 21, at 5:00 p.m. the Quad Cities Community Foundation will host a special presentation offered at no cost to you. Johni Hays, JD, will present Estate Planning for Each Stage of Life.

Will Van CampAugust 10, 2023

Meet new team member Paul Tomkins

After a few months on the job, Paul Tomkins, the newly appointed vice president of finance at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, sat down to talk about his role and how it supports the Community Foundation’s mission.

Will Van CampAugust 9, 2023

Envisioning our future, together

The Quad Cities Community Foundation is creating an intentional and focused plan for what’s to come—and we’re doing it with the help of our community.

Will Van CampAugust 9, 2023

Nonprofits receive capacity building grants totaling more than $140,000

Eight local nonprofits have received a total of $141,836 in Capacity Building Grants to strengthen the systems, structures, cultures, skills, resources, and power that they need to serve their communities.

Will Van CampJuly 24, 2023

Talking generosity with the Shrikhandes

Teens for Tomorrow alumna Maitreyi Shrikhande and her parents, Malavika and Devendra, sat down with us to talk generosity.

Will Van CampJuly 20, 2023

Take the next step: Notify your beneficiaries

Naming a loved one or favorite nonprofit as a beneficiary of retirement plan assets is a heartfelt way to make a future gift with lasting impact. Be sure to go one step further and notify those beneficiaries of the choices you’ve made.

Will Van CampJuly 20, 2023

Beyond the grant

We’ve asked some of our nonprofit partners to share their experiences working with the Community Foundation beyond the realm of grantmaking.

Will Van CampJuly 20, 2023

Strengthening our nonprofit sector through collaboration

Our region’s nonprofits are instrumental in addressing inequity and providing for social needs in the community. They provide recreational opportunities, support healthcare, engage our young people, and offer many other services we all rely on. You likely have a friend, family member, or neighbor who works for a nonprofit organization. In the Quad Cities, nonprofits touch all our lives. Here’s where the Center for Nonprofit Excellence comes in.

Will Van CampJuly 11, 2023

Gifts prepare schoolchildren for first day back

The Quad Cities Community Foundation is encouraging monetary donations to the First Day Fund to directly support students and schools across Scott and Rock Island Counties as they prepare for the new year

Will Van CampJuly 5, 2023

Meet new team members Jenny Kitsis and Dorrie Murphy

As they settle into their new positions, Development Assistant Jenny Kitsis and Accounting Assistant Dorrie Murphy discuss their early time at the Quad Cities Community Foundation and their excitement for the future.

Will Van CampJune 22, 2023

Quad Cities Community Foundation to launch new Center for Nonprofit Excellence

The Quad Cities Community Foundation will launch a new Center for Nonprofit Excellence, a resource dedicated to strengthening the region’s nonprofit sector.

Will Van CampJune 12, 2023

High school students award $38,000 to eight local organizations

The Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Teens for Tomorrow 2023 cohort set a new record for program grantmaking, awarding $38,000 to eight local nonprofits.

Will Van CampJune 11, 2023Teens for Tomorrow