Quad Cities Community Foundation
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
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
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.
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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
States
Cities
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
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
40 open opportunities from Quad Cities Community Foundation
Bill and Hilda Macomber and Alta Kahl Scholarship Grant
QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Foundation Grants (General Application-Based)
QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Foundation of Van Buren County Grant
QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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 grantsAwarded $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 grantsDistributed $629,000 in grants to local nonprofits
Quad Cities Community Foundation Give Out $629,000 in New Grants | Quad CitiesQuadCities.comAwarded a $300,000 Transformation Grant to support transformative nonprofit work in the region
Quad Cities Community Foundation: $629,000 In Grants Awarded to Local NFPsThe 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 grantsContact 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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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