News and Stories

As part of our commitment to helping our community understand all the ways they can work with us, we created this short and sweet video to show you what we mean when we say, “Generosity lives here.”

Sue Hafkemeyer will be the next president and CEO of the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Joining the Community Foundation from the MercyOne Dubuque Foundation, Hafkemeyer brings decades of nonprofit leadership experience, a track record of fundraising success, and a passion for collaboration.

“In my work as a leadership and diversity consultant across the Quad Cities, I see more organizations stepping up every day to make commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Yet for all their earnest desire to advance these issues within their spheres of influence, I also see that they don’t always know where to begin.”

The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, now administered in partnership with the Quad Cities Community Foundation, recently announced $1.2 million in new one-time and multi-year grants to 43 local nonprofits.

Hunt and Diane Harris recently converted their two private foundations into a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation. Read how the move will enhance their giving, relieving them of administrative burdens and allowing them to focus on what matters most—their philanthropic goals.

“There was a time I could barely whisper. Now, I can yell. I’m using that voice to ask you to listen to and uplift the voices of the young people in your life.”

Community members have reached out to ask what they can do to support refugees who have been displaced due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We have compiled a list of respected, reputable national and international nonprofits who are aiding in relief efforts.

The Community Foundation is committed to connection and knowledge-sharing as guiding principles for a more vibrant, inclusive community.

Donors made more than $19 million in new gifts through the Quad Cities Community Foundation last year, the second-highest total in the organization’s 57-year history.

Since moving to the Quad Cities with his family in 2005, Steve Gottcent has never stopped learning about the place he calls home. As the Community Foundation's newest team member, he's ready to dive even deeper into what's happening in our community.

The Quad Cities Community Foundation has surpassed $100 million in all-time grants, a major milestone in the organization’s 57-year history.

“All of the Community Foundation’s work—from the funds and gifts we facilitate to our grantmaking programs, our scholarships, and beyond—represents an investment in the future of the Quad Cities region.”

Anne Calder, vice president of development at the Community Foundation, recommends four steps for keeping your estate plans on track.

This past year, Deb and Dean Mathias partnered with the Community Foundation to establish the Deb and Dean Mathias Endowment for Bicycle and Pedestrian-friendly Communities, which will provide grants for multi-use paved recreation trails and trail bridge infrastructure in the bi-state region.

Kaleigh Trammell may originally hail from Springfield, Missouri, but there’s something about joining the Quad Cities Community Foundation that feels like coming home. In this Q&A, she shares what excites her about her new role as grantmaking specialist.

The Quad Cities Community Foundation announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors. The new members bring diverse perspectives and expertise to support the Community Foundation in its mission of transforming the region through the generosity of donors.

“This morning, I invite you to consider a few resolutions that are worthwhile but achievable.” Randy Moore, board chairperson and interim president and CEO, invites you to learn more about your community—and your Community Foundation—this year.