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Est.

1953

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Moline Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits in its community through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $1.4 million in grants paid to 106 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO RECEIVE CHARITABLE GIFTS AND PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE CITIZENS OF EASTERN IOWA AND WESTERN ILLINOIS.
Total Funding Given
$1.4M
2025
Grantees funded
106
Multi-year grantees
61%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jeff Nelson
Board Member
L
Laura Sivertsen
Board Member
S
Scott Lohman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MOLINE FOUNDATION?
No. MOLINE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MOLINE FOUNDATION give?
MOLINE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MOLINE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MOLINE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MOLINE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, MOLINE FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MOLINE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, MOLINE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include QUAD CITIES GOLF CLASSIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC, and QUAD-CITY MUSIC GUILD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MOLINE FOUNDATION?
MOLINE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.