Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable
The Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2003 and based in East Moline, Illinois. The organization operates the John Deere Classic, a PGA TOUR sanctioned professional golf tournament, and manages the Birdies for Charity program—a turnkey fundraising initiative that channels tournament proceeds to local and regional charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
-9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.2M
Grant Count
172
Avg Grant Size
$88K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to conduct a PGA TOUR sanctioned professional golf tournament that will:
- Contribute positively to the quality of life in the community
- Contribute to a more inclusive community and attract more diverse populations to the game of golf
- Provide growing annual financial contributions to charity
- Promote volunteerism
The Birdies for Charity program transforms the tournament into a philanthropic force, supporting approximately 480-500 local and regional nonprofits across a wide range of causes, including education, health care, environmental conservation, and youth development.
Grantmaking
Birdies for Charity is a pledge-based fundraising program that raises funds through direct charitable pledges associated with the John Deere Classic and re-grants the funds to targeted local charities. Participating charities incur no administrative fees, ensuring that 100% of all donations directly support them.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa and Illinois, with particular emphasis on the Quad Cities region and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2023-2024):
- Total Assets: $11,370,911 - $12,526,806
- Total Revenues: $26,610,386 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $25,894,581 (2023)
- Total Giving: $15,978,675
- Number of Employees: 8
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,370,911 | $12,526,806 | $4,121,852 |
| Revenue | $33,162,867 | $26,610,386 | $25,360,612 |
| Expenses | $31,289,666 | $25,894,581 | $25,089,945 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,436,740 | $103,285 | $46,603 |
| 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
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Andrew Lehman - Tournament Director, John Deere Classic
Micaela Booth - Birdies for Charity Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAU PERKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN YEGGY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN PEARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHY EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS CRAMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTY GAUSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN HUBER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE HERRELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENISE GARRETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANE NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEIDI PARKHURST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN CALLAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LANCE BARROW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LYNSEY ENGELS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARA DOWNING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE PAREJKO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MO HYDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL RUMLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RIAN WATERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICK ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT LOHMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE WAUER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TED THOMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD GIPPLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD HAJDUK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD HOPKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD ROSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZACH JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICK THUL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW LEHMAN | TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $147,488 |
| AARON TENNANT | CHAIRMAN ELECT | 1 | — |
| ADAM KUNKEL | VICE CHAIR, FINANCE/INFORM | 1 | — |
| KEVIN RAFFERTY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SUE RECTOR | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TATE FEATHERSTONE | VICE CHAIR, PLAYERS/ON-COU | 1 | — |
| WENDY WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIR OPERATIONS | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Birdies for Charity program officially launched its 32nd season with the goal of raising millions of dollars for approximately 480 local charities. Smart Lexus of Quad Cities is providing a 2-year lease on a Lexus as a prize incentive for the program. The program continues to accept new charities into the program through May.
Birdies for Charity begins 32nd season of giving with the John Deere ClassicThe 2024 John Deere Classic generated a record $15.9 million for charity, demonstrating the program's continued growth and impact in the community.
Birdies for Charity begins 32nd season of giving with the John Deere ClassicSubject 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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