W Gerard & Colleen A Huiskamp Foundation
Accepts applications
W Gerard & Colleen A Huiskamp Foundation is a private foundation in Davenport, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $113,020 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $22,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$113,020
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $94,490 the year before.
17% 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 | $87,938 | 40 | $832,443 |
| 2024 | $94,490 | 44 | $939,856 |
| 2025 | $113,020 | 43 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | W Gerard Huiskamp 1205 E River Drive, Davenport, IA 52803 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 558-6073 |
| What to submit | Name of organization, tax id number, address, purpose for the grant, nature of the organization requesting grant, amount requested. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted throughout the year |
| Restrictions | Grants limited to those organizations in the davenport- moline-rock island- ia-il msa; cedar rapids, ia msa; nashville-davidison-murfreesboro-franklin, tn msa; and boston-cambridge-quincy, ma-nh msa. |
What W Gerard & Colleen A Huiskamp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 29 | $98,020 |
| Iowa | 9 | $9,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Island American Legion Post 200 | Funding for youth baseball | $22,000 |
| Join Hands - ESL - Thomas Terry Com | After school prog for poor urban are | $16,000 |
| Alleman High School | To general fund | $14,000 |
| Jordan Catholic School | For school's scholarship fund | $8,000 |
| Jordan Catholic School | For fund drive | $5,000 |
| Jordan Catholic School | To fund school's general fund | $5,000 |
| Two Rivers Ymca-Rock Island Library | Capital campaign for building | $5,000 |
| Every Child | New building fund | $5,000 |
| St Joan of Arc Catholic School | For general fund | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | General parish fund | $3,900 |
| Alleman High School | To fund valedictorian fund | $3,000 |
| Alleman High School | Baseball field maintenance | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart Food Pantry Sacred Heart Church | Food pantry in rock island | $2,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Funding of jesuit catholic universit | $2,000 |
| Trotter House | Aid to new single mothers | $2,000 |
| Diocese of Peoria Co Sacred HRT CH Diocese of Peoria | Peoria diocese appeal fund | $1,100 |
| Assumption High School | For general fund | $1,000 |
| Milan Christian Food Pantry | For general fund | $1,000 |
| St Cecelia Academy | For general fund | $1,000 |
| Xavier High School | For general fund | $1,000 |
| St John Vianney Church | For general parish fund | $800 |
| Children's Therapy Center | For general fund | $600 |
| Christian Care Center | For general fund | $600 |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland | For general fund | $600 |
| Metropolitan Youth Group Co MLK CT | Youth development program for minori | $600 |
| United Way of the Quad Cities | Support charitable activities | $600 |
| Augustana College | For women's softball team | $500 |
| Every Child | Funding for abused children | $500 |
| Women's Choice Center | Medical/counseling services for wome | $500 |
| Friends of Iowa Public TV | Support of public tv programming | $300 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities | For newman college fund | $300 |
| Salvation Army | Assistance for needy | $300 |
| Society for Propagation of the Fait | Care for impoverished people | $300 |
| Youth Hope | For general fund | $300 |
| Franciscan Missions Co Sacred Heart | For aid to ukrainian people | $250 |
| Junior Board of Rock Island | Support of quad cities charities | $250 |
| St John Vianney Church | Church offering at christmas | $200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Disease research | $200 |
| Assumption High School | For wrestling team | $100 |
| Thanksgiving Food Baskets | Holiday food baskets for the poor | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- W Gerard Huiskamp
- Heidi Huiskamp-Collins
- John Robert Huiskamp
- James Gerard Huiskamp
- Heather Anne Kemp
- James Hendrik Huiskamp
Questions people ask
Does W Gerard & Colleen A Huiskamp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted throughout the year.
How much does W Gerard & Colleen A Huiskamp Foundation give?
$113,020 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs W Gerard & Colleen A Huiskamp Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Gerard Huiskamp (President/Se), Heidi Huiskamp-Collins (Director), John Robert Huiskamp (Director) and James Gerard Huiskamp (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does W Gerard & Colleen A Huiskamp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.