A legacy of conservation and community

Spanning 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.

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Will Van Camp
How the Charitable Act can help transform philanthropy

The 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.

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Will Van Camp
Investing for good

Is 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.

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Will Van Camp
Community Foundation welcomes Michaela Gryzlo

Michaela 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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Relationships built on trust

Trust-based philanthropy is a giving and grantmaking philosophy built on relationships. By building mutual trust, donors and nonprofits collaborate to radically center and support the needs of their community.

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Will Van Camp