Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IA EIN: 42-6122716 Website

The Quad Cities Community Foundation is a public charity and community foundation based in Bettendorf, Iowa. Formerly known as the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend, the organization has operated since 1964 and has been tax-exempt since February 1999. The foundation serves as a trusted intermediary connecting donors with charitable causes in the Quad Cities region and beyond.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$209.7M

+13.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$7.5M

-9.6% YoY

Grant Count

263

+6.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

-15.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: To transform the region through the generosity of donors.

The foundation positions itself as the trusted place where generous people in the Quad Cities make gifts to support their community, specific organizations, and causes important to them. The organization works with donors to listen to their charitable goals and help them meet their hopes and dreams through strategic giving.

Primary Focus Areas:

Education
Human Services
Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Arts and Culture
Early Childhood Education
Environment
Housing
Workforce Development
Cradle-to-Career Development
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Economic Development
Mississippi River conservation and iconic natural assets

The foundation addresses community needs through both responsive grantmaking (reviewing applications twice yearly through a committee of board and community members) and proactive strategic grantmaking that identifies larger-scale projects and partnerships addressing regional priorities.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation awards grants primarily in:

Rock Island County, Illinois
Scott County, Iowa
Surrounding counties through Geographic Affiliate Funds and Community Funds
Also serves residents in Florida according to grantmaking focus areas

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $3.5M (54%)

Iowa $2.6M (41%)

Missouri $109K (2%)

Minnesota $60K (1%)

Ohio $56K (1%)

Virginia $48K (1%)

District of Columbia $18K (0%)

Massachusetts $7K (0%)

+13 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Iowa Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New York Ohio Oklahoma Tennessee Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $209,702,570
Total Revenue: $25,302,425
Total Expenses: $12,353,577

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $185,000,000
Total Revenue: $14,800,000
Total Expenses: $12,500,000

Additional Details:

Total Liabilities (2023): $1,710,000
The foundation operates a donor-advised fund

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$209,702,570	$184,908,606	$162,286,975
Revenue	$25,302,425	$14,846,043	$12,042,072
Expenses	$12,353,577	$12,507,962	$11,171,015
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$11,415,961	$5,753,792	$5,096,449
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bethany for Children & Families ($95,000), Ballet Quad Cities ($73,662), Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley ($52,634).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AT STILL UNIVERSITY - DEVELOPMENT OFFICE KIRKSVILLE, MO	SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL STUDENTS	$27,000
ABUNDANT LIFE RANCHERS DAVENPORT, IA	MISSION SUPPORT	$5,750
AKWAABA QC MOLINE, IL	MISSISSIPPI RIVER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING	$32,462
ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ALBANY, IL	MISSION SUPPORT	$8,500
ALDRIDGE EARLY LEARNING CENTER EAST MOLINE, IL	CHILDCARE FEE DISCOUNTS	$10,000
ALLEMAN HIGH SCHOOL ROCK ISLAND, IL	CHROMEBOOKS/SOFTWARE, SCHOLARSHIPS, MISSION SUPPORT	$26,399
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE QCA MOLINE, IL	MISSION SUPPORT, HURRICANE RELIEF	$19,020
ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL DAVENPORT, IA	MISSION SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS	$11,202
ASWAS (A SYSTEM WITHIN A SYSTEM) DAVENPORT, IA	OPERATING SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES	$36,376
AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY MINNEAPOLIS, MN	SCHOLARSHIP TO THE STEP UP PROGRAM	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

President and CEO: Michelle Payne

Development Contact: Kelly Thompson, LMSW, Vice President of Development

Staff: The foundation employs 23 staff members (as of 2024).

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN ANDERSON	VICE BOARD CHAIR	5	—
DEB ANSELM	BOARD MEMBER	5	—
SURESH BALAKRISHNAN	BOARD MEMBER	5	—
ELIZABETH CERVANTES	BOARD MEMBER	5	—
ESMERALDA KIZER	FORMER BOARD MEMBER	5	—
GERALD JONES	BOARD MEMBER	5	—
LANCE LESLIE	BOARD MEMBER	5	—
JANET MASAMOTO	BOARD MEMBER	5	—
JEAN MORAN	FORMER PAST BOARD CHAIR	5	—
KENT PILCHER	BOARD CHAIR	5	—
MARK SCHWIEBERT	BOARD MEMBER	5	—
CRISTY TACKETT-HUNT	SECRETARY	5	—
THOMAS THOMS	BOARD TREASURER	5	—
SCOTT TINSMAN	BOARD MEMBER	5	—
LADRINA WILSON	2ND VICE BOARD CHAIR	5	—
SUSAN HAFKEMEYER	PRESIDENT & CEO	39	$234,929
PAUL TOMKINS	VP OF FINANCE	39	$123,780
ANNE CALDER	VP OF DEVELOPMENT	40	$129,488
KELLY THOMPSON	VP OF GRANTMAKING & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES	40	$118,147

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has recently awarded significant grants addressing regional priorities:

Quad Cities Community Foundation awards $315,000 in Mississippi River grants

Awarded $315,000 in Mississippi River grants, reflecting the foundation's focus on iconic natural assets

Quad Cities Community Foundation awards $315,000 in Mississippi River grants

Distributed $629,000 in grants to local nonprofits

Quad Cities Community Foundation Give Out $629,000 in New Grants | Quad CitiesQuadCities.com

Awarded a $300,000 Transformation Grant to support transformative nonprofit work in the region

Quad Cities Community Foundation: $629,000 In Grants Awarded to Local NFPs

The foundation continues to identify and address current and emerging community issues through partnerships with nonprofits and community leaders, with a focus on preparing for the future of the Quad Cities region.

Quad Cities Community Foundation awards $315,000 in Mississippi River grants

Contact Information

Mailing Address: 852 Middle Road, Suite 100 Bettendorf, Iowa 52722

Phone: (563) 326-2840

Fax: (563) 326-2870

Email: info@QCCommunityFoundation.org

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Website: qccommunityfoundation.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Quad Cities Community Foundation fund?

**Mission:** To transform the region through the generosity of donors. The foundation positions itself as the trusted place where generous people in the Quad Cities make gifts to support their community, specific organizations, and causes important to them. The organization works with donors to listen to their charitable goals and help them meet their hopes and dreams through strategic giving. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy and Voluntarism • Arts and Culture

How do I apply for a grant from Quad Cities Community Foundation?

The foundation awards grants and scholarships to people and organizations residing primarily in Rock Island County, Illinois, and Scott County, Iowa. Through its network of Geographic Affiliate Funds and Community Funds, it also serves surrounding counties. **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,050–$601,869 • 41 live grant opportunities available **Recent Grant Activity:** • Awarded $315,000 in Mississippi River grants • Awarded $629,000 in grants to local nonprofits • Awarded $3…

Where does Quad Cities Community Foundation make grants?

The foundation awards grants primarily in: • Rock Island County, Illinois • Scott County, Iowa • Surrounding counties through Geographic Affiliate Funds and Community Funds • Also serves residents in Florida according to grantmaking focus areas

What size grants does Quad Cities Community Foundation award?

In 2024, Quad Cities Community Foundation awarded 263 grants totaling $7.5M — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Quad Cities Community Foundation's EIN?

Quad Cities Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6122716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.