How to apply
Application available online at www.dayfoundation.org Contact: Doris Victor Day Foundation Inc, 1800 3rd Avenue Suite 302, Rock Island, Il, 3097882300 Deadlines: May 1st annually Restrictions: Restricted to illinois and iowa quad cities area. No religious programs.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 93 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA of the Quad CitiesRock Island, IL | Capital campaign,alan's house youth shelter, diapers, and female headed households nutrition | $154K |
| Spring Forward Learning CenterMoline, IL | Sustained support for out of school time learning | $85K |
| Christian CareRock Island, IL | Emergency shelters & martha's house, essential direct services, bathroom vents | $57K |
| Salvation Army Family Service CenteDavenport, IA | Shelters doors closing, bus tokens | $37K |
| The Third Place Qc IncRock Island, IL | Meeting qc basic needs, transportation for supportive services and essential resources | $34K |
| Transitions Mental Health RehabilitRock Island, IL | Psychiatric services program, child centered play therapy | $32K |
| Ia Abortion Access FundCedar Rapids, IA | Abortion funding and development | $30K |
| Community Health Care IncDavenport, IA | Ensuring continued oral health for rock island vulnerable children | $25K |
| Friendship ManorRock Island, IL | Charitable care needs for seniors, hvac replacement study | $19K |
| Tapestry FarmsDavenport, IA | Strengthening support for refugee empowerment in quad cities, meeting refugee immediate needs during shut down | $18K |
| School Health Link IncRock Island, IL | Operating support | $15K |
| Family ResourcesDavenport, IA | Emergency shelter operation, emergency supplies for violence survivors | $13K |
| Heart of Hope MinistriesRock Island, IL | Strengthening west end rock island direct service provision, increased community needs | $12K |
| Humility Homes and ServicesDavenport, IA | Affordable housing program multi option navigation, neighbors in need of er support | $11K |
| Nest CafeRock Island, IL | Not just feeding, nourishing | $10K |
| WvikRock Island, IL | Operational support | $10K |
| Martin Luther King CenterRock Island, IL | Mlk center operating support | $10K |
| Akwaaba QcSilvis, IL | General operating support | $10K |
| Humble DwellingsEldridge, IA | Beds for new beginnings | $10K |
| Bethany for Children FamiliesMoline, IL | Elevator emergency request, therapeutic rec program | $7,750 |
| Prairie States Legal ServicesRockford, IL | 2025 general operating expenses for psls moline | $7,500 |
| Rock Island County Children's AdvocRock Island, IL | Reducing trauma for abused children | $7,500 |
| All Saints Lutheran ChurchDavenport, IA | Food pantry/clothing closet | $7,500 |
| One EightyDavenport, IA | Develop residential recovery program | $7,500 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchRock Island, IL | No empty shelves - meeting the growing food insecurity need in rock island | $7,500 |
| Testimonies of HopeDavenport, IA | Argrow's house emergencies, food pantry | $6,900 |
| Child Abuse CouncilMoline, IL | Prevention education programming | $6,000 |
| St Anthony ChurchDavenport, IA | Basic needs for vulnerable quad citizens through mcanthony window program; hand up program/meal site | $5,700 |
| Quad Cities Community FoundationBettendorf, IA | Hunger fund/riverbend food bank, multi-gen comm builders | $5,250 |
| Project NowRock Island, IL | Food for those in need | $5,054 |
| Ballet Quad CitiesRock Island, IL | Rock island school district ballet enrichments | $5,000 |
| Cafe on VineDavenport, IA | Daily readiness program | $5,000 |
| Children's Therapy CenterRock Island, IL | 100 therapy units for children living in rock island whose families are unable to afford the cost | $5,000 |
| Nahant MarshDavenport, IA | Protecting qc's essential natural resources | $5,000 |
| Rocky Resource RoomRock Island, IL | Rihs rocky resource room | $5,000 |
| Safer FoundationDavenport, IA | Employment services program | $5,000 |
| Soles for Children IncEast Moline, IL | 10th annual coats & shoes giveaway | $5,000 |
| Western Illinois University FoundatMacomb, IL | Degree attainment assistance | $5,000 |
| Milan Christian Food PantryMilan, IL | Hygiene supplies | $4,500 |
| Christ Umc of the Quad CitiesEast Moline, IL | East moline & silvis food pantry | $4,000 |
| Quad City ArtsRock Island, IL | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Black Hawk College FoundationMoline, IL | Adult education ged testing fees | $3,600 |
| Rock Island Parks FoundationRock Island, IL | Adaptive & special recreation program for supplies & equipment | $3,500 |
| Western Illinois University FoundatMoline, IL | Wqpt youth education & outreach services | $3,500 |
| Livwell CaresDavenport, IA | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Sbc Music Arts AcademyRock Island, IL | Learning through music & art | $3,500 |
| Church of Peace UccRock Island, IL | Food pantry | $3,500 |
| The Community Resource Learning CenMoline, IL | Community resource & learning center | $3,500 |
| Hand in HandBettendorf, IA | Emergency plumbing at people with purpose clubhouse | $3,471 |
| Qc Botanical CenterRock Island, IL | Supporting growth through operations | $2,959 |
| Project RenewalDavenport, IA | Lawn mower | $2,550 |
| The Project of the Quad CitiesMoline, IL | Er rental assistance for iowans living with hiv | $2,500 |
| Putnam MuseumDavenport, IA | Mlk center oral history partnership | $2,350 |
| Friends of Hauberg Civic CenterRock Island, IL | Plant/art based educ/steam prog using hauberg carriage house & gardens | $2,000 |
| Genesius Theatre FoundationRock Island, IL | Directors for 2026 season | $2,000 |
| Qc Symphony OrchestraDavenport, IA | Qcso music education access programs | $2,000 |
| Marriage Family CounselingRock Island, IL | Spanish family therapy | $2,000 |
| Backwater GamblersRock Island, IL | Safety radios | $1,800 |
| AswasincDavenport, IA | Youth summit conference | $1,750 |
| Immanuel Grace MinistriesCarbon Cliff, IL | Chili winter wonders, winter chili project | $1,650 |
By state: Illinois 57 · Iowa 35 · Georgia 1
About this foundation
Doris & Victor Day Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Rock Island, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1965. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Doris & Victor Day Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application available online at www.dayfoundation.org Deadlines: May 1st annually.
How much does Doris & Victor Day Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $810K across 93 grants, a median of $3,500.
Where does Doris & Victor Day Foundation Inc give?
Illinois (57 grants), Iowa (35 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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