Hubbell-Waterman Fndn
Preselected recipients only
Hubbell-Waterman Fndn is a private foundation in Davenport, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $852,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$852,000
- Assets$45.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
38% 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 | $2.0 million | 40 | $42.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 40 | $45.1 million |
How to apply
Hubbell-Waterman Fndn 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hubbell-Waterman Fndn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $1.3 million |
| Iowa | 20 | $601,478 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable | General operating | $852,000 |
| Putnam Museum and Sciences Center | General operating | $140,000 |
| Two Rivers YMCA Inc | General operating | $75,000 |
| Vera French Community Mental Health Center | General operating | $75,000 |
| YWCA | General operating | $65,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | General operating | $60,000 |
| Together Making A Better Community | General operating | $50,000 |
| World Relief Quad Cities | General operating | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Davenport Public Library | General operating | $37,500 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association | General operating | $25,000 |
| Spring Forward Learning Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Deanery School of Music | General operating | $25,000 |
| Akwaaba QC | General operating | $20,000 |
| Argrow's House | General operating | $20,000 |
| Ballet Quad Cities | General operating | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley | General operating | $20,000 |
| Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities | General operating | $20,000 |
| Everychild | General operating | $20,000 |
| Friends of East Moline Public Library | General operating | $20,000 |
| Hand in Hand | General operating | $20,000 |
| Nahant Marsh Education Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Quad Cities Open Network | General operating | $20,000 |
| River Bend Food Reservoir | General operating | $20,000 |
| Steam on Wheels | General operating | $17,616 |
| West End Alano Club | General operating | $15,900 |
| Community Health Care | General operating | $15,000 |
| Narratives QC Inc NFP | General operating | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating | $15,000 |
| Azubuike African American Council for the Arts | General operating | $10,000 |
| Opera Quad Cities | General operating | $10,000 |
| Tapestry Farms | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cafe on Vine | General operating | $8,000 |
| Transitions Mental Health Services | General operating | $6,000 |
| University of Iowa | General operating | $5,078 |
| Leclaire Community Library | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nest Cafe (Nourish Everyone) | General operating | $5,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Literacy Connection | General operating | $5,000 |
| Christ United Methodist Church | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- C Dana Waterman III
- Robert VP Waterman Jr
- David W Lundy Jr
- Christopher M Berglund
- Sari W Blum
- Meghan W Baker
- Lynn W Blum
- Leslie W Bryan
- Melissa B Jack
- Peter LL Lundy
- Courtney B Stiefel
- Jennifer W Waterman
- Larned A Waterman Jr
Questions people ask
Does Hubbell-Waterman Fndn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hubbell-Waterman Fndn give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Hubbell-Waterman Fndn?
Its 2024 filing lists C Dana Waterman III (Trustee/Secretary), Robert VP Waterman Jr (Trustee/Board Chair), David W Lundy Jr (Trustee/Board Vice Chair/Gov Committee) and Christopher M Berglund (Trustee/Treasurer/Finance Committee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Hubbell-Waterman Fndn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.