The Rock Island Community Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rock Island Community Foundation is a private foundation in Rock Island, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $232,632 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $21,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$232,632
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $216,321 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $216,321 | 68 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $232,632 | 62 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
The Rock Island Community 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 The Rock Island Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 47 | $201,782 |
| Iowa | 15 | $30,850 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Care Center of Rock Island | Supports family needs | $21,000 |
| Friendship Manor | Support for the elderlyhelps support the elderly | $18,500 |
| Rock Island Parks Department | Offers a wide variety of activities and programs for all ages and includes 27 sites with over 850 acres of parks and green space to the community. | $17,500 |
| Rock Island Library Foundation | Offering wide variety of services and materials to the community | $16,000 |
| YWCA of the Quad Cities | Helping local women and families | $16,000 |
| Niabi Zoo | Supports the community zoo | $13,000 |
| Quad City Botanical Center | Supports improvemnts to the invironment | $12,084 |
| Unity Point Vna | Supports the well-being of the community | $11,523 |
| Rock Island - Milan Education Foundation | Supports education | $7,500 |
| Martin Luther King Community Center | Provides support for at-risk youth | $4,500 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra | Support for charitable programs | $4,500 |
| CF Youth Hope | Support programs for the youth | $4,000 |
| Humility Homes and Services | Helping the homeless by offering housing opportunities and supportive services | $4,000 |
| Youth Service Bureau of Rock Isand County | Serving delinquent teens and low-income families | $3,500 |
| Ballet Quad Cities | Support art programs | $2,500 |
| Bethany for Children & Families | Supports needs of children & families | $2,500 |
| Children's Therapy Center | Helping kids flourish and become as independent as possible | $2,500 |
| Figge Art Museum | Supports art programs | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa | Supports programs for the youth | $2,500 |
| Prairie State Legal Services | Fight to achieve equal justice for people living in poverty across 36 counties in northern and central illinois. | $2,500 |
| Putnam Museum and Science Center | Support for charitable programs | $2,500 |
| Quad City Arts | Support art programs | $2,500 |
| Riverbend Food Bank | General support | $2,500 |
| Safer Foundation | Helps people find employment | $2,500 |
| The Third Place QC Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Alleman Catholic High School | Supports education | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Support assistance to children | $2,000 |
| Every Child(child Abuse Council) | Leads community efforts to eliminate child abuse | $2,000 |
| Heart of Hope Ministries | Supports families in need | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | General support | $2,000 |
| SBC Music Academy | Helping people through music | $2,000 |
| World Relief | Provides services to refugees and immigrants | $2,000 |
| Tapestry Farms | Helps refugees in our community | $1,950 |
| Pregnancy Resourses | Provides women with free pregnancy services | $1,925 |
| Transitions Mental Health Services | General support | $1,800 |
| Steam on Wheels | Provides hand-on educational opportunities to the community | $1,650 |
| Fresh Filmsdreaming | Transforming the lives of underestimated young peoplesupports teen programs in films | $1,500 |
| Jordan Catholic Schools | Supports education | $1,500 |
| Nahant Marsh Education Center | Supports conservation & restoration efforts of the nahant marsh preserve | $1,500 |
| Palomares Social Justice Center | Dedicated to promoting human potential and community development | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Rowe
- Christopher Mandle
- Kelly McLaughlin
- Debbie Schwiebert
- Mike Darrow
- Carlos H Jimenez
- Eric Rowell
- Ann Austin
- Carolyn Krueger
- Mike Oberhaus
Questions people ask
Does The Rock Island Community Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rock Island Community Foundation give?
$232,632 in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Rock Island Community Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Rowe (Exec-Director), Christopher Mandle (President), Kelly McLaughlin (Director) and Debbie Schwiebert (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Rock Island Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and environment and conservation.