About Hubbell-Waterman Fndn C/O Lane & Waterman Llp
The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation concentrates its giving locally and exclusively to a single charitable event organization. All recorded grants (totaling $2.63M) were made to the Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable for general operating support, indicating a preference for funding event-driven community philanthropy in the Quad Cities/Davenport area. The foundation appears to underwrite fundraising infrastructure rather than multiple direct-service nonprofits.
Focus Areas
General operating support for regional charitable fundraising events (golf tournaments)Support for Quad Cities / Davenport-based community philanthropyCapacity funding for event organizers that raise funds for local causes
Highly concentrated: very few grants, all to a single recurring grantee; large-dollar contributions aimed at sustaining an event-based fundraising organization rather than many small or diversified grants.
Funding Style
general operating supportunrestricted/core support
About Hubbell-Waterman Fndn C/O Lane & Waterman Llp
Hubbell-waterman Fndn C/o Lane & Waterman LLP gives through a narrow local lens, but with a mix of capital, operating, and program support across the Quad Cities. Its active programs include capital campaign and acquisition grants, general operating and operational support, and competitive annual grants in culture and the arts, education, and social welfare. The foundation’s largest recorded recent grant went to Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable, a recurring recipient that received $852,000 in 2025 after $844,500 in 2024 and $929,200 in 2023. That same pattern shows up elsewhere in the portfolio: Putnam Museum and Sciences Center received $140,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025, while several other community organizations appear in multiple grant years.
The foundation also backs local institutions tied to civic life and service delivery, including YWCA of the Quad Cities, Two Rivers YMCA Inc, Vera French Community Mental Health Center, and Iowa Legal Aid. Its giving is built around nonprofit operating capacity and local community infrastructure rather than individual awards or program-related investments. Across the recent grant list, all grants went to U.S. recipients.
What Hubbell-Waterman Fndn C/O Lane & Waterman Llp Funds
Within culture and the arts, the foundation supports established local institutions and event-based philanthropy. Putnam Museum and Sciences Center received $140,000 in 2025 for general operating support, and Quad City Music Academy received $50,000 in 2023 for general operating support.
Education-related support appears in both institutional and youth-serving forms. YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley received $120,000 in 2024 for general operating support, while Scott County Family Y received $120,000 in 2023 for general operating support. The program taxonomy also points to pre-K–12 education, after-school and summer programs, creative learning initiatives, and student and family mental health.
In social welfare, the foundation funds community organizations that work on housing security, food and nutrition, immigrant and refugee support, and physical and mental health. Iowa Legal Aid received $60,000 in 2025 for general operating support, and River Bend Food Reservoir received $52,500 in 2024 for general operating support.
How Hubbell-Waterman Fndn C/O Lane & Waterman Llp Gives
Typical grants cluster around a modest operating-support band, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $20,000, and a p75 of $40,500. The recent grant list also shows a long upper tail, driven by a small number of much larger awards tied to recurring local partners and event philanthropy. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including 2023 through 2025, which indicates repeated support rather than one-off giving. The foundation is structured as a private foundation making grants, not individuals or program-related investments. It also accepts unsolicited applications through an annual cycle and administers the process with the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.9M
Total Assets
$38.6M
Total Revenue
$2.3M
Total Expenses
$2.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $41K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$41K
Geographic Reach
Regional4 states funded
About 49% of grants go to recipients in IA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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Where Hubbell-Waterman Fndn C/O Lane & Waterman Llp Makes Grants
Grantmaking is concentrated in the Quad Cities region, especially in Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois. Davenport, Iowa appears frequently among recipients, alongside East Moline, Moline, Bettendorf, and Rock Island. The recipient-country mix is entirely U.S.-based, with 115 grants in the United States. Iowa accounts for 49% of grants by recipient state, while the foundation’s geographic scope remains regional rather than national.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hubbell-Waterman Fndn C/O Lane & Waterman Llp
What kinds of grants does Hubbell-waterman Fndn C/o Lane & Waterman LLP make?
It funds capital campaign and acquisition grants, general program and operational grants, and annual competitive grants. The active program descriptions place its work in culture and the arts, pre-K–12 education, and social welfare, with support that can include capital projects, multi-year program grants, and general operating support.
Can organizations apply directly?
Yes. The active program listings say multiple grant programs accept unsolicited applications, and the annual application cycle is administered in partnership with the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
What is the typical grant size?
The typical grant-size distribution is p25 at $10,000, median at $20,000, and p75 at $40,500. The recent grant history also includes much larger awards, especially for recurring local partners and event-related support.
Where does the foundation give?
Its grantmaking is regional, centered on Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois. Recipients in Davenport, East Moline, Moline, Bettendorf, and Rock Island appear in the recent grants list, and 49% of grants go to recipients in Iowa.
Does the foundation support recurring grantees?
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeated awards to several organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, including Putnam Museum and Sciences Center, Two Rivers YMCA Inc, Vera French Community Mental Health Center, and World Relief Quad Cities.
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Recent Grants
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
Recipient
Location
Amount
Year
Purpose
QUAD CITIES GOLF CLASSIC CHARITABLE
EAST MOLINE, IL
$852,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCES CENTER
DAVENPORT, IA
$140,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
VERA FRENCH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
DAVENPORT, IA
$75,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
TWO RIVERS YMCA INC
MOLINE, IL
$75,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
YWCA
ROCK ISLAND, IL
$65,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
IOWA LEGAL AID
DAVENPORT, IA
$60,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
TOGETHER MAKING A BETTER COMMUNITY
DAVENPORT, IA
$50,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
WORLD RELIEF QUAD CITIES
MOLINE, IL
$50,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
FRIENDS OF THE DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
DAVENPORT, IA
$37,500
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
SPRING FORWARD LEARNING CENTER
MOLINE, IL
$25,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
THE CENTER
DAVENPORT, IA
$25,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
QUAD CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
DAVENPORT, IA
$25,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
THE DEANERY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
DAVENPORT, IA
$25,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
AKWAABA QC
MOLINE, IL
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
CHILDREN'S THERAPY CENTER OF THE QUAD CITIES
ROCK ISLAND, IL
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
EVERYCHILD
MOLINE, IL
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
NAHANT MARSH EDUCATION CENTER
DAVENPORT, IA
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
MOLINE, IL
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
ARGROW'S HOUSE
DAVENPORT, IA
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
FRIENDS OF EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
EAST MOLINE, IL
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
QUAD CITIES OPEN NETWORK
MOLINE, IL
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
HAND IN HAND
BETTENDORF, IA
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
BALLET QUAD CITIES
ROCK ISLAND, IL
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
RIVER BEND FOOD RESERVOIR
DAVENPORT, IA
$20,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
STEAM ON WHEELS
ROCK ISLAND, IL
$17,616
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
WEST END ALANO CLUB
DAVENPORT, IA
$15,900
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
DAVENPORT, IA
$15,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
SALVATION ARMY
DAVENPORT, IA
$15,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
NARRATIVES QC INC NFP
ROCK ISLAND, IL
$15,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
OPERA QUAD CITIES
MOLINE, IL
$10,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
AZUBUIKE AFRICAN AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
DAVENPORT, IA
$10,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
TAPESTRY FARMS
DAVENPORT, IA
$10,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
CAFE ON VINE
DAVENPORT, IA
$8,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
ROCK ISLAND, IL
$6,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
IOWA CITY, IA
$5,078
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
THE LITERACY CONNECTION
ELGIN, IL
$5,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
LECLAIRE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
LECLAIRE, IA
$5,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN
MOLINE, IL
$5,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
NEST CAFE (NOURISH EVERYONE)
ROCK ISLAND, IL
$5,000
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
EAST MOLINE, IL
$2,500
2025
GENERAL OPERATING
QUAD CITIES GOLF CLASSIC CHARITABLE
EAST MOLINE, IL
$844,500
2024
GENERAL OPERATING
PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCES CENTER
DAVENPORT, IA
$140,000
2024
GENERAL OPERATING
YMCA OF THE IOWA MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
DAVENPORT, IA
$120,000
2024
GENERAL OPERATING
TWO RIVERS YMCA INC
MOLINE, IL
$75,000
2024
GENERAL OPERATING
VERA FRENCH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
DAVENPORT, IA
$75,000
2024
GENERAL OPERATING
YWCA OF THE QUAD CITIES
ROCK ISLAND, IL
$65,000
2024
GENERAL OPERATING
QUAD CITIES OPEN NETWORK
MOLINE, IL
$55,000
2024
GENERAL OPERATING
RIVER BEND FOOD RESERVOIR
DAVENPORT, IA
$52,500
2024
GENERAL OPERATING
EMPOWERING ABILITIES
DAVENPORT, IA
$50,000
2024
GENERAL OPERATING
WORLD RELIEF QUAD CITIES
MOLINE, IL
$50,000
2024
GENERAL OPERATING
QUAD CITIES GOLF CLASSIC CHARITABLE
$852,000
EAST MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCES CENTER
$140,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
VERA FRENCH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
$75,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
TWO RIVERS YMCA INC
$75,000
MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
YWCA
$65,000
ROCK ISLAND, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
IOWA LEGAL AID
$60,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
TOGETHER MAKING A BETTER COMMUNITY
$50,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
WORLD RELIEF QUAD CITIES
$50,000
MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
FRIENDS OF THE DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
$37,500
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
SPRING FORWARD LEARNING CENTER
$25,000
MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
THE CENTER
$25,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
QUAD CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
$25,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
THE DEANERY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
$25,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
AKWAABA QC
$20,000
MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
CHILDREN'S THERAPY CENTER OF THE QUAD CITIES
$20,000
ROCK ISLAND, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
EVERYCHILD
$20,000
MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
NAHANT MARSH EDUCATION CENTER
$20,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
$20,000
MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
ARGROW'S HOUSE
$20,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
FRIENDS OF EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
$20,000
EAST MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
QUAD CITIES OPEN NETWORK
$20,000
MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
HAND IN HAND
$20,000
BETTENDORF, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
BALLET QUAD CITIES
$20,000
ROCK ISLAND, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
RIVER BEND FOOD RESERVOIR
$20,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
STEAM ON WHEELS
$17,616
ROCK ISLAND, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
WEST END ALANO CLUB
$15,900
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
$15,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
SALVATION ARMY
$15,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
NARRATIVES QC INC NFP
$15,000
ROCK ISLAND, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
OPERA QUAD CITIES
$10,000
MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
AZUBUIKE AFRICAN AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
$10,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
TAPESTRY FARMS
$10,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
CAFE ON VINE
$8,000
DAVENPORT, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
$6,000
ROCK ISLAND, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
$5,078
IOWA CITY, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
THE LITERACY CONNECTION
$5,000
ELGIN, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
LECLAIRE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
$5,000
LECLAIRE, IA2025
GENERAL OPERATING
SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN
$5,000
MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
NEST CAFE (NOURISH EVERYONE)
$5,000
ROCK ISLAND, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$2,500
EAST MOLINE, IL2025
GENERAL OPERATING
QUAD CITIES GOLF CLASSIC CHARITABLE
$844,500
EAST MOLINE, IL2024
GENERAL OPERATING
PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCES CENTER
$140,000
DAVENPORT, IA2024
GENERAL OPERATING
YMCA OF THE IOWA MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
$120,000
DAVENPORT, IA2024
GENERAL OPERATING
TWO RIVERS YMCA INC
$75,000
MOLINE, IL2024
GENERAL OPERATING
VERA FRENCH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
$75,000
DAVENPORT, IA2024
GENERAL OPERATING
YWCA OF THE QUAD CITIES
$65,000
ROCK ISLAND, IL2024
GENERAL OPERATING
QUAD CITIES OPEN NETWORK
$55,000
MOLINE, IL2024
GENERAL OPERATING
RIVER BEND FOOD RESERVOIR
$52,500
DAVENPORT, IA2024
GENERAL OPERATING
EMPOWERING ABILITIES
$50,000
DAVENPORT, IA2024
GENERAL OPERATING
WORLD RELIEF QUAD CITIES
$50,000
MOLINE, IL2024
GENERAL OPERATING
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Hubbell-Waterman Fndn C/O Lane & Waterman Llp that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Aug 15, 2026Award: Varies
Annual Competitive Grants (Culture & the Arts; Education; Social Welfare)
Culture and the artsEducation (pre-K–12)Social welfare
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving residents of Scott County, IA and Rock Island County, IL. The foundation will not fund individuals, individual scholarships/sponsorships, endowments, debt retirement, conferences/travel, grants that further political or religious doctrine, or organizations that discriminate (exceptions only to serve historically disadvantaged groups). Applicants must submit complete applications by the annual deadline. Organizations receiving a grant in the same category for the same period may not apply for another grant in that category for the same time period.
Deadline: Applications open May 15 each year; applications due August 15; trustees meet third week in October; applicants informed by November 15; acknowledgement forms due December 1; grant payments made in January (non-capital grantees may opt to receive payment via Birdies for Charity the following summer).
Capital projectsCulture and the artsEducation+1 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations in the specified counties conducting capital campaigns or acquisitions. Must follow prior-submission requirement for campaigns > $1,000,000.
Deadline: Follows the annual grant timeline: applications open May 15 and are due August 15 (annual cycle). Capital campaigns > $1,000,000 require submission to Quad Cities Contributors Council—timing may follow additional council schedules.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations in the foundation's geographic focus with programs aligned to the foundation's priority areas. Multi-year grants are limited to a maximum of three years.
Deadline: Follow the Foundation's annual cycle (applications open May 15, due August 15; decisions by November 15).
Annual Application Cycle (general process information)
Who can apply: Applicants must register or log into the Quad Cities Community Foundation grant portal. Only complete applications submitted by the annual deadline (August 15) will be placed on the agenda. Applications denied may not be resubmitted until the next cycle. An organization already receiving a grant in the same category for the same time period will not be accepted.
Deadline: Applications open May 15; due August 15. Trustees meet in October; decisions by November 15. Final reports due within 60 days of grant period end for Program/Capital grants; Operational Support reports due within one year. Interim reports required annually for multi-year grants.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
