27 Jul 2026

Quad Cities Community Foundation/Operational Grants Awarded to Nine Local Non-Profits

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 27, 2026) — As the needs of our communities continue to evolve, so does the need for strong, resilient non-profit organizations. Behind every successful program or service are the systems, leadership, and infrastructure that make meaningful impact possible.

23 Jul 2026

Quad Cities Community Foundation and John Deere launch Board Connections Series

By Melanie Jones

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 23, 2026) — Across the Quad Cities, non-profit organizations are searching for skilled, engaged board members while many community professionals are looking for meaningful ways to contribute their expertise. Bridging that gap is essential to building stronger organizations, developing future civic leaders, and ensuring the non-profit sector has the leadership it needs to meet the region's most pressing challenges.

13 Jul 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Activates Disaster Recovery Fund Following Widespread Flooding and Storm Damage

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 13, 2025) — In response to the severe weather events and the resulting emergency declaration in Scott County, the Quad Cities Community Foundation activated its Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund on Friday, July 11, in order to support response and recovery needs in the region.

Donations to the fund are now being accepted at QCCommunityFoundation.org.

01 Jul 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Event Will Highlight Women in Philanthropy

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 1, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation is welcoming award-winning author Lois Buntz to lead a donor-focused event on the power of women in philanthropy. The free talk will be held at the Community Foundation on Thursday, July 17, 5:30-6:30PM.

04 Apr 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Launches Training Program to Strengthen Non-Profit Boards

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 4, 2025) — The 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 non-profit board members and leaders.

10 Jan 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Awards $300,000 to Local Nonprofit

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 10, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has awarded a $300,000 Transformative Grant — the largest single grant award it funds each year — to Tapestry Farms.

16 Nov 2024

Quad Cities Community Foundation Launches Two New Cohort Programs to Support Non-Profit Sector and Regional Community

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 16, 2024) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the launch of two cohort-based programs that will support the growth and development of local non-profits. Beginning in January 2025, nearly 100 non-profit professionals and volunteers — made up of teams from dozens of non-profits—will participate in the programs, gaining valuable knowledge and creating networks that will support the development of non-profits across the region.

17 Oct 2024

Tree-Planting to Mark Launch of New River Vision

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 17, 2024) — The public is invited to a tree planting event to kick off the Clean River Advisory Council’s (C-RAC) Mississippi River Equity Vision and a bright, equitable future for river communities.

Trees will be planted at two locations. The primary event and program will be held at 19406 Loud Thunder Road, Illinois City, Illinois, and Rock Island.

17 Sep 2024

Over $550,000 in Grants Awarded to Local Non-Profits

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 17, 2024) — Twenty-nine local nonprofits are receiving $550,386

through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Operations and Program Grants.

15 Aug 2024

Funding Opportunity for Milan Area Non-Profits

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 15, 2024) — Every year, the Grant W Brissman and Virginia M Brissman Foundation awards grants for projects and organizations that improve the quality of life in the Village of Milan, Illinois. The Brissman Foundation is a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

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