Certifications and Standards for Nonprofit Foundations
When you donate to any nonprofit, you want to be certain your donation is going to help the cause you care about. As your community foundation, the Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) is nationally accredited by the Council on Foundations. The Council’s rigorous standards require transparency and accountability including all aspects of our legal and […]
What Is An Endowment?
When you visit the Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) website, you will see the term endowment referenced multiple times. Encouraging and inspiring people to give back to the community through endowments is our primary purpose and more than 120 organizations, families and individuals currently have an endowment with MRCF. How is an endowment different from […]
What is a Community Foundation?
When you’re looking for ways to make a positive impact in your community, but aren’t sure where to begin, looking to a community foundation is a great place to start. So, what exactly is a community foundation? A community foundation is a public charity dedicated to improving the lives of area residents in a defined […]
Apply Now for a Scholarship from Moline Regional Community Foundation
Spread the word! The Moline Regional Community Foundation Scholarship process is open! We encourage you to let a high school student, second-year college student, or military vet who has served 180 days apply. We look forward to hearing from our local students and sharing the goodness. Scan the QR code below to create an account […]
Thinking about your future? Scholarships can move you forward!
Exciting news for all high school seniors, first or second year college students, Military Vets with 180 days of service, and those heading to trade school! Whether your passion lies in agriculture, art, baseball, business, culinary arts, economics, music, special education, teaching, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal work, carpentry, electrical work, or any other field, this […]
Teaching Giving
In a few weeks, the new Junior Achievement Inspiration Center in Moline will open its door to area educators and students. This beautiful, modern facility will annually host more than 8,000 area youth as they apply their classroom financial literacy and career exploration in a real-life simulated setting. While these students are learning about important […]
Illinois Gives
As you may have heard or can ascertain from the name, the new and groundbreaking “Illinois Gives” legislation will be a game changer for Illinois-based nonprofits. Effective January 1, 2025, any Illinois taxpayer making a financial gift to an endowed fund at an accredited community foundation will be eligible for an additional 25% Illinois tax […]
You May Never Know
Whether it is the family who receives needed services from a nonprofit designated by the donor, or a student awarded a scholarship, many of our donors never meet the recipients of the giving. This humble anonymity and faith amaze me. Faith in our area nonprofits, in creating a better community for all, and in a […]
The Best Way To Predict The Future
While visiting with students and donors during the scholarship awards reception, I realized that I may have missed a great opportunity to share Abraham Lincoln’s sage advice: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Listening and watching this congenial and authentic connection between generations reminded me how hope is one of […]
Partnering for a Better Tomorrow
The National Philanthropic Trust notes: “more than 30% of US adults formally volunteered last year. Additionally, $499.33 Billion was donated to nonprofits, with individuals comprising the majority (64%), or $319.3 Billion.” Giving is deeply personal. You take action by volunteering and financially supporting the causes and nonprofit organizations you genuinely care about. Finding your purpose […]