Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Moline, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $14,098 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$400,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$14,098
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $408,776 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $388,251 | 18 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $408,776 | 23 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 18 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $397,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Health Department | Mental health action | $55,000 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | General purpose | $51,622 |
| Mercer County Better Together | 2025 backbone support & | $50,000 |
| Aledo Park District | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Mercer CSD #404 | Mercer co student & staff | $47,375 |
| Mercer County Better Together | Admin grant for creative | $30,000 |
| City of New Boston | General purpose | $19,000 |
| Aledo Opera House Inc | General purpose | $18,000 |
| United CUSD 304 | General purpose | $14,697 |
| Mercer County Historical Society | General purpose | $13,500 |
| Mercer County Board of Supervisors | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Augustana College | 2025 installment-looser | $10,000 |
| Eliza Township | General purpose | $7,106 |
| City of Aledo | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Moline Regional Community Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Village of Viola | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Aledo Main Street Inc | Creative arts grant | $3,200 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra | Bringing students to qcso | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Brashears
- James Zmuda
- John A Slover Jr
- Quad Cities Community Foundation
- Quad City Bank & Trust Co
- Trevor Fisk
Questions people ask
Does Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $14,098.
Who runs Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy Brashears (Director/Secretary/Treasurer), James Zmuda (Director), John A Slover Jr (Director/President/Asst Sec) and Quad Cities Community Foundation (Consultant) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.