Marie Ziegler

Operates as a nonprofit insurance organization that blends life insurance coverage and annuities

Operates charitable fundraising organization for health, education and financial stability of communities

Operates as a non-profit organization committed to providing spiritual, mental, physical development and leadership opportunities

Playcrafters Barn Theatre is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit community theatre company established in 1929. The company is based in Moline, IL. It produces diverse live performances and operates from a renovated dairy barn featuring modern amenities and accessibility improvements. The theatre offers a main stage season with flexible ticket options and encourages community involvement through volunteering, director submissions, special events, and affordable theatre experiences. The company maintains policies on diversity, equity, inclusion, child safety, and harassment, and engages its audience through ticket sales, donations, and communications.

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Quad Cities is a community-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to improving education, financial security, and health for residents in the Quad Cities region. The company is based in Davenport, IA. The organization unites people, organizations, and resources to create opportunities and close gaps, enabling individuals and families to reach their potential regardless of race or zip code. United Way of the Quad Cities partners with over 200 local agencies, businesses, unions, nonprofits, and community leaders to address systemic issues through coordinated initiatives. Key focus areas include education programs such as youth literacy tutoring, community schools efforts, and parent workshops; financial security services like free tax assistance, food drives, and support for families in need; and health initiatives that improve access to mental health services and preventive healthcare. The organization mobilizes volunteers, donor networks, corporate partners, and labor groups to support working families and community solidarity, and provides annual reports and community resources covering addiction support, housing, employment, and crisis assistance.

Operates as a state chartered commercial bank

The Riverboat Development Authority is a nonprofit organization established under the Excursion Boat Gambling Act. The private company is based in Davenport. It serves as the qualified sponsoring organization for the Rhythm City Casino Resort, using income from the casino’s gaming operations to fund community development grants. The organization offers multiple grant programs to support nonprofits, public school districts, and city government departments, including biannual community grants, annual transformational initiatives grants for larger-scale projects addressing regional challenges, and emergency/discretionary grants for urgent needs. The Riverboat Development Authority collaborates with regional partners to address root causes and strengthen community resilience across the Quad Cities area.

Promotes education and developing home communities

Operates as a credit union

Supplies food for pantries and hunger-prevention agencies

Operates as a girl scout organization

Quad Cities Community Foundation is a public, tax-exempt philanthropic organization that manages over 1,000 charitable funds and more than $242 million in assets. The non-profit company is based in Bettendorf, IA. It connects donors—including individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits—with causes important to the community by awarding grants, scholarships, and supporting various initiatives. The foundation offers donor services such as personalized consultations, flexible giving options, estate and planned gifts, corporate philanthropy, tax-efficient strategies, and expert investment management. Its grantmaking supports nonprofits addressing community needs, scholarships for local students, youth philanthropy programs, disaster recovery funds, and nonprofit capacity building. The foundation also fosters community engagement through educational resources, events, networking opportunities, and geographic affiliate funds. It is governed by a volunteer board and managed by professional staff, serving as a resource for donors, advisors, nonprofits, students, and affiliates.