MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2021) — The Moline Foundation Board approved $294,500 in grant funding for 48 area non-profit organizations. The Moline Foundation accepted applications for operating support along with the traditional funding areas of capital and program expenses.
Larry Meeske, Board Chair, stated, “The grantees chosen are committed to addressing our community’s most significant and challenging issues. The Moline Foundation is proud to partner and support non-profits as they improve the lives of our residents.”
The following grants were reviewed and approved by The Moline Foundation Board at their virtual meeting May 19, 2021:
Association of Fundraising Professionals, $2,500
- Annual Operating Support
Argrow’s House of Healing & Hope, $5,000
- Commercial Equipment
Azubuike African American Council for the Arts, $5,000
- Summer Independent Film Project
Bethany for Children and Families, $7,500
- Programing for Illinois Youth
Bix Beiderbecke Museum, $1,500
- Operating Costs
Black Box Theater, $1,500
- Fall 2021 Production Cost
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mississippi Valley, $7,500
- Youth Programs
Camp Kesem — Augustana College, $1,000
- Summer Camp
Child Abuse Council, $2,500
- Prevention Services
Children’s Therapy Center of QC, $7,500
- Operating Costs
Churches United of QC, $10,000
- Deck Replacement
Community Caring Conference, $2,500
- Black History and Cultural Project
Dress for Success, $2,500
- Career Success Center
East Moline Public Library, $25,000
- Capital Campaign Support
Family Museum of Arts and Sciences, $2,000
- Summer Exhibit Support
Figge Arts Museum, $2,500
- Big Picture Programing
First Tee Quad Cities, $10,000
- Highland Springs Clubhouse Classroom
Friends of Hauberg Civic Center, $4,000
- Youth Classroom
Genesius Theater, $2,500
- 2021 Season Production Costs
German American Heritage Center, $1,000
- Kultur Kits
Gigi’s Playhouse, $2,500
- Program Expenses
Gilda’s Club Quad Cities, $5,000
- Educational Programs and Support
Habitat for Humanity, $10,000
- Home Repair Programing
Humility Homes and Services, $10,000
- Rapid Rehousing Programing
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates, $5,000
- Program Support
Living Proof Exhibit, $2,500
- Operating Support
Moline Community Development Corporation, $5,000
- Neighborhood Beautification Projects
Moline Township, $4,500
- Summer Concert Series
Moline High School, $2,500
- Project Graduation
One Eighty, $15,000
- Stable Housing Support
Playcrafters Barn Theater, $4,000
- Roof Replacement
Pregnancy Resources, $5,000
- Operational Support
Quad City Symphony Orchestra, $5,000
- Educational Program
Quad City Music Academy, $5,000
- Building Renovation
Quad Cities Youth Conference, $2,500
- Operating Support
Quad City Conservation Alliance, $2,500
- Pontoon Boat Programing
Rock Island Public Library, $25,000
- Renovation of Tri-City Jewish Center
Skip-A-Long Family Services, $12,500
- Milan Playground Improvements
STEAM on Wheels, $2,000
- Program Support
The Literacy Connection, $1,000
- Summer School Programing
Two Rivers YMCA, $10,000
- Summer Camp Scholarships
USO of Illinois, $2,500
- 2021 Youth Programing
Wilson Middle School, $2,000
- Family Reading Program
WVIK-FM, $5,000
- Program Support
Young Life Moline, $5,000
- Program and Camp Support
Youth Service Bureau of Rock Island County, $10,000
- Operational Support
Youth Hope Christian Friendliness, $10,000
- At-Risk Youth Programs
YWCA of the Quad Cities, $20,000
- Capital Campaign Support
"We are so grateful to The Moline Foundation for their strong investment in the future of our community. The joint YMCA-Library Rock Island facility will give all people equitable access to essential programs and services that will help them build a brighter tomorrow. With the support of The Moline Foundation, and so many in our community, the Two Rivers YMCA and the Rock Island Public Library look forward to building healthy minds and bodies for generations to come." — Denise McAuley, Development Director of Two Rivers Y.
"The YWCA is grateful to have received a grant award from the Moline Foundation for the construction of our new facility. We look forward to serving the entire Quad Cities and could not complete this project without the support of mindful community organizations like the Moline Foundation." — Julie Larson, President & CEO of YWCA.
About The Moline Foundation
The Moline Foundation, founded in 1953, is a community foundation which provides funding to health, human services, education, community development, the arts, and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of Moline and the surrounding area. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts for all citizens in a seven-county region including Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Warren, Henderson, and McDonough Counties in Illinois, and Scott County in Iowa.
