Rock Island Community Foundation

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Location: Po Box 3331, Rock Island, 61204 IL

EIN: 36-6163829

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Top descriptors for this funder

17Friendly17Responsive16"Gets" nonprofits and issues13Builds relationships12Positive leader in the field11Insightful10Openminded8Culturally sensitive4Gives more than money4Likes site visits

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Rock Island Community Foundation

Aug 28, 2019

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

The Executive Director is very helpful if you have any questions and the grant application is straightforward and easy to fill out.

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Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Aug 20, 2019

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

The Director is very accessible and open to meeting with interested organizations. The application process is straight forward. They really want to help us, help others!

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Aug 13, 2019

Reviewer 9240 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

Applications were pretty easy to fill out. Seems a little redundant when they ask for a budget and then what the money is spent for they seem to be the same to me.

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Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Aug 12, 2019

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

Very supportive of youth in our community and willing to invest in their personal well -being!

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Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Aug 05, 2019

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

This funder is very community minded. They care about the community and fund organizations or programs that need the grant.

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Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Aug 02, 2019

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

The current Executive Director is one of the best around. He has decades of experience in fundraising, so understands life from our perspective. He also knows the community and the organizations, so he is a wonderful resource for the Quad City Area. We love you GR!

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Aug 01, 2019

Reviewer 5833 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

Wonderful community foundation that truly seeks to live up to it's mission of serving, and providing financial resources to impact and improve the City of Rock Island!

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Aug 01, 2019

Reviewer 7783 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

The E.D. is very approachable. The Board Members are very connected people to Rock Island. Don't ask for too much, their awards are generally not real large.

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Friendly, Responsive

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Aug 01, 2019

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

This funder is accessible and approachable. They are keenly aware of our community and its needs. They are a positive advocate for the work of nonprofits in this area. I recommend reaching out to them to see how to partner.

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Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Aug 01, 2019

Reviewer 8900 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

It is best practice to be detailed and give specific uses for the funding request. It is also beneficial to meet with a staff member and personally discuss the intention of the grant request.

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Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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