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A recurring pattern defines Moline Foundation’s giving: large general-support grants move to core civic institutions across the Quad Cities, with Moline Public Library, East Moline Public Library, and the Moline Public Library Foundation among the recipients in recent years. The foundation also backs regional anchors in education, arts, human services, and community development, often with flexible support rather than tightly restricted project dollars. Recent grants include substantial awards to Moline Public Library for general support, to WVIK Quad Cities NPR in Rock Island for general support, and to Black Hawk College for grants and other support. Its portfolio also reaches health and community needs through organizations such as River Bend Food Bank, Friendship Manor, and Mercer County Family Crisis Center. The foundation’s active programs show a second layer of support through scholarships and seasonal community grantmaking, linking institutional giving with direct aid to students and local nonprofits. Across the recent record, the foundation appears to favor established organizations serving the Moline region and the broader Quad Cities area, with grantmaking that is both cyclical and community-centered.
Education is a clear part of the foundation’s profile. It awarded $124,785 to Black Hawk College for grants and other support, and its scholarship programs support students pursuing higher education, trades, certifications, agriculture, culinary arts, education, and related fields. Community information and civic life also appear in the recent record: Moline Public Library received $530,150 for general support, and East Moline Public Library received $53,322 for general support. Human services are another throughline. River Bend Food Bank received $106,832 for general support, while Mercer County Family Crisis Center received $25,000 for general support. Arts and culture are represented as well, with Ballet Quad Cities receiving $51,000 for general support and Quad-city Music Guild receiving $289,422 for general support.
Typical awards are in the mid-thousands: the 25th percentile is $7,500, the median is $8,500, and the 75th percentile is $16,000. The recent grants list also shows a much larger set of institutional awards, indicating a mix of smaller competitive grants and larger recurring support for established partners. The foundation’s philosophy tags point to unrestricted and general operating support, recurring yearly distribution, project- or event-specific grants, emergency one-time crisis support, and capacity-building support. Its scholarship programs accept unsolicited applications, and the annual community grant season also accepts unsolicited requests. The record includes repeated support for some recipients across multiple years, including the United Way of the Quad Cities Area and Moline Public Library.
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$26.5M
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$1.9M
Most grants fall between $8K and $16K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$16K
JEFF NELSON
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Giving is regional, and most grants land in Illinois, which accounts for 68% of grants. The recent recipient list is concentrated in the Quad Cities area, with frequent awards to Moline, East Moline, Rock Island, and Coal Valley in Illinois, plus Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. Specific examples include Moline Public Library in Moline, WVIK Quad Cities NPR in Rock Island, and River Bend Food Bank in Davenport. All listed grants in the provided recipient country distribution went to U.S. organizations.
The recent record centers on community institutions and nonprofits serving the Quad Cities area: libraries, colleges, food assistance, arts groups, health-related organizations, and family-support agencies. The active-program list also includes scholarships and competitive community grants for local nonprofits and community organizations.
Typical grants are modest relative to the larger awards in the recent list. The 25th percentile is $7,500, the median is $8,500, and the 75th percentile is $16,000.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat support for several recipients across years, including United Way of the Quad Cities Area and Moline Public Library. The philosophy tags also point to recurring or yearly distribution.
The foundation does not fund individuals. Its active programs instead focus on scholarships for eligible students and veterans, plus grants to nonprofits and community organizations.
Yes. The scholarship programs accept unsolicited applications, including from high school students, second-year college students, and eligible military veterans. The annual Giving in Action / Make a Difference grant season also accepts unsolicited requests and opens in the third week of August, closing in the third week of September.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Who can apply: Open to applicants during the annual grant season; the foundation notes it supports those in need and those who help those in need. Specific eligibility details are not provided in the scraped content.
Deadline: Grant season opens the third week in August and closes the third week of September each year.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROOTED WI INC | MADISON, WI | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WORLD RELIEF QUAD CITIES | MOLINE, IL | $200,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VISIT MERCO | ALEDO, IL | $170,425 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WVIK QUAD CITIES NPR | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDSHIP MANOR | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $42,580 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAL COMMUNITY SERVICES | MOLINE, IL | $39,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARC OF THE QUAD CITIES AREA | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $38,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH FOUNDATION | MOLINE, IL | $35,767 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COMMUNITY CEN | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $33,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIVING LANDS & WATERS | EAST MOLINE, IL | $28,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RIVER BEND FOOD BANK | DAVENPORT, IA | $27,949 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALTERNATIVES FOR THE OLDER ADULT | MOLINE, IL | $26,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BETHANY FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES | MOLINE, IL | $26,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BIRDIES FOR CHARITY | EAST MOLINE, IL | $24,330 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PROSPERITY CONSULTING ALLIANCE LLC | ALEDO, IL | $18,125 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY | MOLINE, IL | $16,600 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S THERAPY CENTER OF THE QU | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $15,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY QUAD CITIES | DAVENPORT, IA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIGGE ART MUSEUM | DAVENPORT, IA | $14,600 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FAMILY OUTREACH COMMUNITY CENTER | STRONGHURST, IL | $14,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | ALEDO, IL | $14,378 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE QUAD CITIES | MOLINE, IL | $14,340 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF ROCK ISLAND | MOLINE, IL | $14,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EVERYCHILD | MOLINE, IL | $12,700 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMILITY HOMES & SERVICES INC | DAVENPORT, IA | $12,460 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES | BETTENDORF, IA | $12,250 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WQPT | MOLINE, IL | $12,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOLINE PARKS & RECREATION | MOLINE, IL | $11,730 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GERMAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER AND | DAVENPORT, IA | $11,660 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN IOWA AND WES | BETTENDORF, IA | $11,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOLINE-COAL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOLINE, IL | $11,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIRST TEE QUAD CITIES | MOLINE, IL | $11,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TAPESTRY FARMS | DAVENPORT, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| QUAD CITY BOTANICAL CENTER | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MISSISSIP | MOLINE, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SPRING FORWARD | MOLINE, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HENDERSON COUNTY RURAL HEALTH CENTE | OQUAWKA, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COVENANT CHURCH OF NAPLES | NAPLES, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RIVER CENTER | DAVENPORT, IA | $9,589 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROCKRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | TAYLOR RIDGE, IL | $9,471 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TWO RIVERS YMCA | MOLINE, IL | $9,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE THIRD PLACE QC INC | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $8,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS OF THE MIS | DAVENPORT, IA | $8,250 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| REBUILDING TOGETHER HENRY COUNTY NF | GENESEO, IL | $7,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NAHANT MARSH EDUCATION CENTER | DAVENPORT, IA | $7,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEST CAFE | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $7,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HAND IN HAND | BETTENDORF, IA | $6,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SHERRARD SCHOOL DISTRICT UNIT 200 | SHERRARD, IL | $6,421 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SCHOLASTIC INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $6,342 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHRISTIAN CARE | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $6,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
ROOTED WI INC
$250,000GENERAL SUPPORT
VISIT MERCO
$170,425GENERAL SUPPORT
SAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
$39,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARC OF THE QUAD CITIES AREA
$38,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH FOUNDATION
$35,767GENERAL SUPPORT
LIVING LANDS & WATERS
$28,500GENERAL SUPPORT
ALTERNATIVES FOR THE OLDER ADULT
$26,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PROSPERITY CONSULTING ALLIANCE LLC
$18,125GENERAL SUPPORT
MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
$16,600GENERAL SUPPORT
CHILDREN'S THERAPY CENTER OF THE QU
$15,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FAMILY OUTREACH COMMUNITY CENTER
$14,500GENERAL SUPPORT
MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$14,378GENERAL SUPPORT
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE QUAD CITIES
$14,340GENERAL SUPPORT
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF ROCK ISLAND
$14,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HUMILITY HOMES & SERVICES INC
$12,460GENERAL SUPPORT
MOLINE PARKS & RECREATION
$11,730GENERAL SUPPORT
MOLINE-COAL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$11,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FIRST TEE QUAD CITIES
$11,500GENERAL SUPPORT
QUAD CITY BOTANICAL CENTER
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HENDERSON COUNTY RURAL HEALTH CENTE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COVENANT CHURCH OF NAPLES
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RIVER CENTER
$9,589GENERAL SUPPORT
ROCKRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
$9,471GENERAL SUPPORT
THE THIRD PLACE QC INC
$8,500GENERAL SUPPORT
REBUILDING TOGETHER HENRY COUNTY NF
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
NEST CAFE
$7,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SHERRARD SCHOOL DISTRICT UNIT 200
$6,421GENERAL SUPPORT
SCHOLASTIC INC
$6,342GENERAL SUPPORT
CHRISTIAN CARE
$6,000GENERAL SUPPORT
