The Community Foundation of the Great River Bend is a public charity that serves thousands of people who share a common concern – improving the quality of life in our region. Individuals, families and organizations can create permanent charitable funds to help meet the challenges of changing times. 

We go beyond simply making grants that advance charitable activities, we stimulate resources to address those needs and help our region prepare for the future. The Community Foundation serves an array of needs including: the arts, community development, education, the environment, health and human services, and youth and social services.

The Community Foundation serves the following counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois: