Updated Oct 30, 2026
Private foundations based in Moline, Illinois
7 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Moline, Illinois, holding $245M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 4 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere Foundationsince 1949 | $37M5 grants · 2024 | $333K | Preselected only | $212M |
| Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundationsince 2002 | $744K61 grants · 2024 | $6,750 | Yes | $6.2M |
| Richard E Phelps Sr Foundationsince 2013 | $492K14 grants · 2025 | $18K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Looser Flake Charitable Foundationnfpsince 2009 | $400K18 grants · 2025 | $14K | Preselected only | $6.0M |
| Rhs Foundationsince 2011 | $342K37 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $1.1M |
| Churchill Family Charitable Foundationsince 2007 | $259K36 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $3.1M |
| McLaughlin Family Foundationsince 1997 | $47K9 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $3.1M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Illinois
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Illinois Arts Council Agency — Organizational GrantsStateIllinois Arts Council Agency | Illinois Arts Council Agency | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Illinois Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateIllinois Humanities | Illinois Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Moline, Illinois?
Our directory lists 7 private grantmaking foundations in Moline, Illinois with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $245M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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