What kinds of organizations does Moline Foundation support most often?

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.

What is the typical grant size?

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.

Does the foundation fund the same organizations more than once?

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.

Can individuals apply for funding?

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.

Are there open application opportunities?

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.

Moline Foundation

Name: Moline Foundation — grants, 990 financials & funding data
Creator: Kindora

ActiveCommunity Improvement

MOLINE, ILWebsite3097363800

About Moline Foundation

Improve the quality of life of our community through intentional and purposeful generosity.

Focus Areas

EducationHuman ServicesCommunity DevelopmentArts & CultureConservation & EnvironmentScholarships

Who They Fund

local community memberschildren and youthhouseholds/families needing housing supportcommunity-based nonprofits/agencies

Funding Style

unrestricted/general operating supportrecurring/yearly distribution

About Moline Foundation

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.

What Moline Foundation Funds

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.

How Moline Foundation Gives

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.

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$1.4M

Total Assets

$26.5M

Total Revenue

$2.3M

Total Expenses

$1.9M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $8K and $16K, with a median of $9K.

25th Percentile

$8K

Median

$9K

75th Percentile

$16K

Geographic Reach

Regional3 states funded

Funding intensity

Low

High

Headquarters

Leadership

JEFF NELSON

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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

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Does the foundation fund the same organizations more than once?

Can individuals apply for funding?

Are there open application opportunities?

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