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SERVICE AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT . . . Page 5

LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES$�50,000 Challenge to Nonprofit Organizations . . . Page 6Quad Cities Community Vitality Scan . . . . . . . . Page 7

DONOR SPOTLIGHTS Hunt and Diane Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8Dennis and Lynn Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page �0

SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHTSHovey and Maggie Tinsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page �2Craig A . “Corky” Kress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page �4

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHTSHELP Legal Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page �6Christian Friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page �8

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHTCommunity Foundation of Van Buren County . . . . . Page 20

ABOUT US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22

FINANCIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2�

BOARD MEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24

STAFF MEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GREAT RIVER BEND

A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

EXPRESS YOURSELF

Express Yourself, at the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend

The Community Foundation’s mission is to better our community by connecting people who care with causes that matter. We carry out your expression of concern for the community in which you live, and we work to support the causes important to you. Whether your interests lie in the arts, education, or caring for the less fortunate, the Community Foundation is an instrument for you to express your philanthropic goals and desires.

Donors, through their funds at the Community Foundation, allow artists like Vicki Reich of the Quad City Metro Arts program to express herself, using her talent to help make the community a more colorful and diverse place to live. We listen to the intentions of our donors and assist them in creating charitable funds that reflect their personal interests. By establishing a fund at the Community Foundation, you are linked to the accomplishments of the organizations you support.

With grants from the Foundation’s Community Impact Fund, we work with volunteers to direct dollars where they are needed most. One third of our $32 million endowment is used to respond to unmet community needs as they arise and vary from year to year. In 2006, the many donors to the Community Impact Fund played a role in helping more than 100 not-for-profit organizations carry out their programs and services.

The Community Foundation continues its focus of making larger, more strategic grants to strengthen communities located in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. To encourage building endowment, the Foundation issued a $150,000 Challenge Matching Program to area organizations. The Challenge proved to be a success and more than $550,000 has been added to endowment funds at the Foundation for the benefit of local organizations.

Your Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life across a broad spectrum of needs and opportunities. We look forward to 2008 as a year of continued growth and success, and we thank all of our friends and supporters who share our passion for giving back.

Sincerely,

Richard G. Kleine Susan S. Skora Board Chair President and CEO

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. At the Community Foundation, we go beyond simply making grants that advance charitable activities, we stimulate resources to address pressing issues

and help our region prepare for the future. The Community Foundation supports an array of needs including: arts and culture; community development; education; the environment; health and human services; and youth and social services. The Community Foundation is proud to partner with 11 affiliate community foundations to serve 17 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

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Community Foundation of Cedar CountyCommunity Foundation of Des Moines CountyCommunity Foundation of Louisa CountyCommunity Foundation of North Lee County

Community Foundation of Van Buren CountyCommunity Foundation of Washington CountyDeWitt Area Community FoundationFulton Association for Community Enrichment (FACE)

Geneseo Is For Tomorrow (GIFT)Morrison Area Community FoundationRiver Bluff Community Foundation

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In June 2006, the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend, United Way of the Quad Cities Area, the Quad City Health Initiative, The Amy Helpenstell Foundation and The Moline Foundation agreed to sponsor the first Quad Cities Quality of Life Report.

The purpose of this report is to gather information on community assets and needs, and to assist organizations in identifying funding priorities,

developing strategies and allocating resources to enhance

the overall quality of life in our community. To accomplish this, Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC), Omaha, NE, was hired to conduct the research study.

“Our strategic plan includes being a part of this first-ever quality of life report,” said Dick Kleine, Community Foundation board chair. “We need accurate information on the Quad Cities’ assets and needs to ensure that our grantmaking efforts are making the greatest impact in the communities we serve.”

The Community Vitality Scan measures the quality of life of Quad-City Area residents as they relate to seven focus areas including: Economy and Employment; Health and Society; Environment and Resources; Education and Learning; Arts, Culture and Recreation; Neighborhoods, Housing and Safety; and Belonging and Leadership. Data was collected in the form of a household telephone survey of 800 respondents (400 in Scott County, Iowa, and 400 in Rock Island County, Ill), a written survey completed by 400 community leaders, seven focus groups on the focus areas listed above and a review of existing data from many sources. The scan highlighted common concerns for developing our youth, controlling crime, supporting strong families and maintaining cultural opportunities.

The Task Force and Steering Committee that was formed to guide the Community Vitality Scan will continue to work on a monitoring process focused on the seven scan areas. An annual follow-up will gauge the progress of our community’s efforts to improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

The 2007 Community Vitality Scan Full Report and Executive Summary can be found by visiting www.cfgrb.org.

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• Alternatives for the Older Adult

• Bettendorf Parks & Recreation

• Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation

• CASI - Tributes for Dignity

• Catholic Endowment of Bettendorf

• Catterwole Memorial Library (West Point)

• Churches United of the Quad City Area

• DeWitt Opera House Theatre

• Edgerton Women’s Health Center

• Family Resources, Inc .

• Figge Art Museum

• Geneseo Park District Foundation

• Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois

• Grace Lutheran Church, DeWitt

• HELP Legal Assitance

• Junior Achievement Free

Enterprise Foundation

• Marriage & Family Counseling

• St . Mary’s Catholic Church, West Point

• Midwest Writing Center

• Pleasant Valley Schools Education Foundation

• Scattergood Friends School

• Schmaling Memorial Public Library

• Scott County Library System Foundation

• Sterling Rock Falls YMCA

• Two Rivers YMCA

• Villa Montessori

• Quad City Arts

• United Way of the Quad Cities Area

• Vera French

• Rock Island High School Class of �956

Organizations who received the $5,000 match:

The Quality of Life Report |2007 Quad Cities Community Vitality Scan

Shaping the future of local nonprofit organizations | $�50,000 Challenge Matching Program

The Community Foundation of the Great River Bend is committed to building the future of nonprofit organizations located in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Through initiatives such as the $150,000 Challenge Matching Program, the Foundation continues to assist in the health and sustainability of local programs and services.

The Challenge was designed to motivate charitable organizations to prepare for their future by building or establishing an endowment fund. This program matched gifts to an organization’s endowment at the Community Foundation on a one for two basis. Participating organizations had to raise $10,000 in new gifts toward their endowment fund before the Foundation would match it with $5,000.

Edgerton Women’s Health Center, Davenport, Iowa, was one of the organizations that worked

diligently to meet the match. They raised nearly $10,500 in new gifts and plan to continue working on additional gift commitments.

“The Foundation’s creative approach to building endowment really fired up our organization,” said Tom Fedje, Edgerton Women’s Health Center president. “We are delighted to be a part of the Community Foundation.”

The Community Foundation reports more than 21 new organization endowments were established because of this Challenge and more than $550,000 has been added to endowment funds at the Foundation, benefiting nonprofits serving our communities. We are happy to congratulate the organizations that undertook this challenge and to thank all of the generous and thoughtful donors whose philanthropic leadership made this Challenge Match a success.

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World travelers, successful business owners and champions of philanthropy, Hunt and Diane Harris have contributed to the sustainability of many local nonprofit organizations. The Hunt and Diane Harris Family Foundation has provided many years of vital grant support to charitable organizations serving the Quad-City community.

The Harrises believe in family philanthropy and have named their daughter Jennifer, Boston, MA, and their son and daughter- in-law, Molly and Alex, Naperville, Ill, as members of their Family Foundation’s board of directors. Each is given four percent of the year’s grants to distribute within the communities in which they live.

“It is very rewarding having our whole family involved in the governance of our Foundation,” said Hunt. “They have taken part in identifying needs in their own communities and have had the opportunity to understand our wishes for the Foundation.”

Hunt and Diane feel strongly about discussing their charitable goals with Alex, Molly and Jennifer during their lifetime. Diane says that talking today about the issues she and Hunt are passionate about will help guide them in leading the Foundation in the future. The Harrises are teaching the next generation the importance of effective board governance, something they know well.

Hunt and Diane have spent most of their adult lives volunteering and serving on local boards of directors. Hunt is currently the board chair

of both the United Way of the Quad Cities Area and the i wireless Center, and is chairman of the Contributor’s Council. Diane is currently the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend’s First Vice Chair, a Two Rivers YMCA trustee, and an executive board member of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association. Hunt and Diane say that governance training has been done, and done well in the community but on a sporadic basis. They recognized the need for ongoing board training and understood that not all nonprofits could afford this activity. Hunt and Diane recently gave more than $100,000 to United Way for the purpose of establishing the Harris

Family Fund for Board Excellence at the Community Foundation. The earnings will be used to underwrite training, which is organized and sponsored by United Way. This permanent fund will provide annual training sessions and workshops for nonprofit board members now and for years to come.

“Most boards don’t fully understand their governing responsibilities,” said Hunt. “Even the best boards need improvement.”

The Harrises have sponsored two training workshops by Board Source, and they were

well received by the nonprofit community. These sessions addressed specific topics pertinent to board members’ roles and responsibilities, and offered insight as to how board members can be not only donors who support their organization’s programs, but also leaders who help build capacity.

“Our hope is that other people will decide to contribute to this effort,” said Hunt. “The more money we have, the more training opportunities we can provide to the community.”

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had so many fortunate opportunities in my life and with these privileges comes a responsibility to use our resources to help improve the lives of others.”

After Kimberly’s suggestion, Dennis and Lynn starting thinking about whether opening an Acorn Fund was all they could do. The Quinn’s realized their children were getting old enough to understand the opportunity their family had to give back to the community, and it motivated them to do more. The Lynn and Dennis Quinn Charitable Family Foundation Fund was established to involve their children in the giving process and to provide support to area nonprofits.

“Our hope is that the fund continues to grow as we contribute to it every year, and that after my wife and I pass, additional funds will be given to it,” said Dennis. “We want our children to have a hand in growing the fund and directing its contributions.”

The Quinn’s plan to visit organizations that are of charitable interest. Dennis believes Kimberly’s site visit experience in T4T proved to be a worthwhile activity and it will enhance his family’s understanding of potential grant recipients.

“I hope my younger sisters will be empowered by our site visits and the opportunity we have to help these organizations,” said Kimberly. “I want them to be more aware of our community’s needs and know that people of all ages have a role to play in helping others.”

Kimberly is now a junior at Emory University, Atlanta, GA, and majors in African Studies and minors in Community Building and Social Change and Global Health, Culture and Society.

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Kimberly Quinn began to realize the positive impact she could make in her community after becoming involved in a youth philanthropy program called Teens for Tomorrow (T4T). A program of the Community Foundation, T4T is part of a nationwide trend that involves youth in identifying needs and addressing emerging issues. In our community, T4T distributes annual grants totaling $5,000 to area nonprofit organizations after the youth evaluate grant requests and learn various agencies’ missions.

“Before conducting site visits to organizations that applied for our grant, I was unaware poverty, homelessness, abuse, violence and unemployment issues exist to the degree they do in our community,” Kimberly said. “Teens for Tomorrow gave me an understanding of local issues and the opportunity to support organizations that work toward solutions.”

Kimberly was eager to learn as much as she could about philanthropy and about the Community Foundation, so she began working as an intern for the organization. For two summers Kimberly held an array of job responsibilities and familiarized herself with the Foundation’s mission. In the fall of 2006 Kimberly asked her parents, Dennis and Lynn Quinn, to consider opening an Acorn Fund at the Community Foundation as a Christmas gift to her and her sisters, Stephanie, 16, and Marissa, 11.

“My parents taught me that with privilege comes responsibility,” Kimberly said. “I have

From Left to Right: Kimberly, Lynn, Dennis, Stephanie and Marissa Quinn.

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“We believe everyone should have access to a post-secondary education,” said Maggie Tinsman. “Students need the opportunity to receive a two-year or four-year college degree.”

For Hovey and Maggie Tinsman, education has always been a central part of their lives. Placing importance on their own education, and that of their children, has been crucial to the achievements of all their family members.

After graduating from Princeton University in 1953, Hovey received a commission into the Unites States Navy Officers Candidate School (OCS) for three years. He then received his M.B.A. from Northwestern University and established Twin State with his brother, a company that has manufactured liquid fertilizer for more than 49 years. Among his numerous volunteer activities, Hovey was a 10-year member of the Pleasant Valley School Board and a member of St. Luke’s

Hospital and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra boards of directors. He was also one of the community leaders who were instrumental in bringing to fruition the idea of a Family Museum of Art and Science, where children could play and learn.

After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Maggie married Hovey in 1959. While being a stay-at-home mother, she volunteered for the Junior Board of Visiting Nurses and the Junior Board of the Symphony. As their children grew, Maggie furthered her education with a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa. Her interest in helping others with

education led her to establish the first tutoring program at Riverdale Elementary School.

She is also well known for serving 11 years on the Scott County Board of Supervisors and for her 18-year tenure as an Iowa State Senator where, among her many achievements, she championed educational opportunities for all Iowans.

The Tinsmans understand that their personal and professional successes are due to the continuing education they have pursued throughout their lives. Their educational experiences also brought them a deeper understanding of the needs of others in their community. Lifetime residents of the Quad Cities, the Tinsmans are deeply involved in community life and in service to others.

“We have really enjoyed living in the Quad Cities,” Hovey said. “It is a wonderful place to raise a family and our experience has been, and continues to be very rewarding.”

Maggie and Hovey are carrying on their commitment to the community and their belief in the value of learning by making education opportunities available for others through their philanthropy. In 2007, they created a scholarship endowment that will help provide access to education to deserving students for generations to come. The Tinsmans involved their children Hovey, III, Bruce and Heidi in the giving process and hope that one day they will follow in their parents’ footsteps and grow the Family Scholarship Fund with their own contributions. “Establishing a scholarship fund at the Community Foundation will enable us to support students of Pleasant Valley High School and encourage them to be the best they can be,” said Hovey.

Through their generosity and leadership, the Tinsmans are demonstrating their commitment to education and their dedication to this community.

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Known for his many talents and varied interests, Corky Kress is best remembered as an avid golfer, an outdoorsman and a successful John Deere executive. He was a fun-loving and outgoing man who always kept himself busy. Whether he was spending time with his wife, Sheryl, and their two children Bryan Kress and Steffany Cartellone, or planning neighborhood father-daughter father-son camping trips, Corky made sure every activity was enjoyable.

“He put himself through college playing the bass electric guitar,” said Sheryl. “He was just an old rock ‘n roll guy that loved to have fun and he could make any place jump.”

Corky also found great pleasure in playing golf. He liked to call himself a ‘student of the game’ because he believed one could always learn how to improve his or her skills. Every year the Kresses hosted a participant of the Hardee’s Classic, now known as the John Deere Classic golf tournament. Corky would take a week of vacation just so he could follow and support the golfer who was staying with them. The Kresses even housed Kenny Perry, a professional golfer who became the tenth man to reach the $20 million mark in PGA Tour career earnings.

Fair-skinned and freckle-faced, Corky spent most of his time outdoors. He was diagnosed with melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer and lost his courageous battle with the disease on July 15, 2005. To honor his life, the Kress family established the Corky Kress Golf Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation.

“Corky wanted to help kids that are like himself,” said Sheryl. “He was involved in many extracurricular activities and because of this, his grades may not have always reflected his true abilities.”

Recipients of the Corky Kress Golf Scholarship Fund must have an average academic record, be a member of the high school golf team and must letter in golf. Since 2006, five scholarships in the amount of $500 have been awarded to deserving students. Establishing this scholarship has helped Sheryl and her children recognize local students for their accomplishments and encourage them

to continue their education.

“It is very rewarding to involve my family in the giving process,” Sheryl said. “We are happy that something good has come out of this tragedy.”

The Corky Kress Golf Classic, an annual fundraising event organized by Kress family and friends, have increased the value of the scholarship fund while celebrating Corky’s love for the game.

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From Left to Right: Sheryl Kress, Steffany Cartellone and Bryan Kress.

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Since 1970, low-income persons living in Clinton and Scott counties and older persons living in Clinton, Scott and Muscatine counties have been turning to HELP Legal Assistance for high quality legal services. HELP is a nonprofit legal aid law firm that serves thousands of individuals who look for professional guidance and representation within the justice system. When planning for its future, HELP turned to the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend for direction.

“The creation of an endowment fund has long been a dream of the organization and its board of directors,” said Janelle Swanberg, HELP executive director. “Our dream became a reality when long-time board member, Patricia Rhodes Cepican, passed away in January 2004 and gave a portion of her estate to HELP.”

Toward the end of Patricia’s life, HELP was going through some very difficult budgetary times, which resulted in the loss of two attorneys. Janelle believes Patricia’s gift was intended to protect the organization from encountering such hardships in the future. In addition, Lane & Waterman LLP, Davenport, Iowa, also contributed to the establishment of the HELP Endowment Fund. The firm made a generous gift to the organization in commemoration of Lane & Waterman’s 150th Anniversary, a portion of which was added to HELP’s endowment.

“The Community Foundation’s process for creating a fund was very appealing to us because of its ease and simplicity,” said Janelle. “We know the endowment will enhance HELP’s ability to provide quality legal services to low-income persons far into the future.”

HELP board member, Gary Lane, has been actively involved in the organization for 37 years. He says HELP plans to become more engaged in forming community alliances and developing a solid network of community support. One step the organization took toward achieving this goal was to participate

in the Community Foundation’s $150,000 Challenge Matching Program. HELP received the $5,000 program match by successfully raising $10,000 toward their endowment fund.

“This challenge was a good way for us to get our feet wet and gain experience with this kind of fundraising,” Gary said. “In the past, most of HELP’s fundraising efforts

were primarily focused on securing immediate funding.”

HELP looks forward to growing their endowment to provide a cushion in lean years and to diversify their funding sources. Gary predicts HELP’s endowment will fund an additional staff person in years to come, strengthening the organization’s services to low-income and senior clients.

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For some individuals, going to work is like old habit. For Mark Drake, it is a calling and a way of life. Mark has spent most of his working life providing outreach services to low-income youth and teenagers through a nonprofit organization called Christian Friendliness. Established in 1936, the organization’s purpose is to bring hope to kids, teens and their families. Christian Friendliness offers Bible studies, camp experience, employment training, food, tutoring services and recreational activities.

“When a student enters our facility, our goal is to start them on a new journey,” said Mark, Christian Friendliness executive director since 1988. “We don’t care their motive for coming in, we just care how they leave.”

Mark and his staff focus on meeting the physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual needs of youth living in Rock Island, Milan, Moline, East Moline, Silvis and Carbon Cliff, Ill. Christian Friendliness primarily works with underprivileged youth, but its services are available to the whole community. The organization positions its Centers near low-income neighborhoods and schools, and acts as a safe-haven for children and teens in kindergarten through high school. Mark says Christian Friendliness is unique from other community programs because of its extended night and weekend hours. Its Centers offer activities during non-school hours as an alternative for youth to stay off the streets and out of trouble.

“We pull youth in by offering interesting activities,” said Mark. “We build personal relationships with these kids and show them we care.”

In an effort to provide youth experiences outside of their neighborhoods and housing complexes,

Christian Friendliness opened Camp Summit in 2001. Located near New Windsor, Ill, Camp Summit is home to the organization’s summer camps and enables students to go hiking, walk along nature trails and participate in team-building exercises.

To enhance their community involvement and outreach, Christian Friendliness has begun building a $1 million youth training center. Phase I of this project is complete and Phase II is expected to be completed by September 2007. When in full operation, a youth-run coffee shop and a car detailing shop will enable teens to gain real work experience. Mark says this practice will also allow teens to step beyond their boundaries and learn how to better serve their community.

The Community Foundation supports the work of Christian Friendliness and in 2006, granted the organization $7,500 from its Community Impact Fund. This Fund allows the Foundation the flexibility to respond to unmet needs in the community as they arise and vary from year to year.

“The Community Foundation feels like an extra leg to stand on,” said Mark. “The organization not only supports local nonprofit organizations through grants, but it also encourages endowment building and offers incentives to do so.”

“When a student enters our facility, our goal is to start them on a new journey, we don’t care their motive for coming

in, we just care how they leave .”

Helping broken lives become whole – Christian Friendliness

Mark Drake, executive director and a youth center member enjoy a game of foosball.

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“The word is getting out about our new local foundation and the good work that can be done through it,” said Jon Finney, Community Foundation of Van Buren County (CFVBC) secretary.

Since its inception in 2005, the CFVBC has made 40 grants totaling $105,000 to organizations that support charitable, civic, cultural, health, religious, scientific and educational purposes. Many organizations, including the Van Buren Good Samaritan Center, Keosauqua, Iowa, have received

funding to improve their programs and services. This grant assisted the Center in enhancing the living environment of its special care unit. The Good Shepherd Gardens Renovation project was designed to move from the medical model of long-term care into a more resident-directed and home-like model. Now residents are able to enjoy home-style dining and individually decorated rooms.

“We are extremely grateful to the Community Foundation of Van Buren County for partnering with us in helping to serve our community, our residents and their families,” said Linda Rex, Good

Samaritan Center community services director. “The results of the Good Shepherd Gardens renovation are immediately apparent when entering that wing of the building.”

The CFVBC works to identify needs and address pressing issues in the Villages of Van Buren, Iowa, and the unincorporated areas of the county. The Foundation has been active in pursuing matching grants and securing permanent funding to accomplish this goal.

The organization received $67,000 from the County Endowment Program established by the Iowa Legislature. Seventy-five percent of these funds will be distributed to nonprofit organizations within Van Buren County, and the remaining 25 percent has been placed in an endowment fund to provide a permanent source of funding for the county. In addition, the Foundation received an Endow Iowa Matching Grant Award authorized by law and awarded by the Iowa Council of Foundations. Nearly $17,000 was granted to the Foundation for the purpose of helping to build the organization’s permanent endowment.

“I have witnessed firsthand what impact a county-wide endowment fund can have on our communities,” said Jon Finney, Foundation secretary. “Two local private foundations have contributed millions of dollars to hundreds of worthy projects in our county.”

Finney believes that much more can be accomplished in Van Buren County with the addition of the Community Foundation. The organization provides flexibility to those wishing to donate to a general cause, a specific cause, or those wanting to establish permanent charitable funds. The Community Foundation of Van Buren County allows any individual, family or agency the opportunity to make a local difference, now and for generations to come.

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Connecting people who care with causes that matter .

The Community Foundation of the Great River Bend, originally named the Davenport Area Foundation, was established in �964 to improve the quality of life in the Quad Cities Area . Today, the Community Foundation focuses on meeting the unmet needs of our community and inspires individuals, families and organizations to leave a legacy . We are a leading resource for charitable giving and believe in helping our donors carry out their philanthropic goals .

Highlights of the YearIn 2006, the Community Foundation:n Awarded $2.1 million in grant and scholarship support. Through donor recommended gifts and through the Foundation’s grant and scholarship programs:

• 107 competitive grants totaling $286,000 were awarded to local charitable organizations serving our citizens and the community.• 102 scholarships totaling $232,000 helped students living in eastern Iowa and western Illinois achieve their educational goals.

n Kicked off its programs for women by hosting the first ever Power of the Purse luncheon. More than150 local women attended this event and had the good fortune of listening to Abigail E. Disney speak about her vision of women’s leadership in philanthropy.

For more information about the programs and services the Community Foundation offers, or to learn how you can leave your legacy, visit www.cfgrb.org. You may also speak with our President/CEO, Susan Skora, by calling 563-326-2840 or emailing susanskora@cfgrb.org.

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Financial Highlights Assets $42,923,000

Grants Paid Childcare 7,000 Community Development 79,730 Cultural Activities 50,890 Education 71,030 Health 8,000 Human Services 69,300 Land Use & Protection 0

Total Community Impact Fund $285,950

Childcare 8,250 Community Development 350,600 Cultural Activities 184,970 Education 369,880 Health 239,180 Human Services 287,630 Land Use & Protection 1,000 Faith-Based 174,040 Scholarship 232,400

Total Donor Advised Funds $1,847,950 Total Grants Paid in 2006 $2,170,000

Gifts Received Donor Advised Endowment 242,900 Scholarship Endowment 834,680 Community Impact Fund 235,540 Friends of the Foundation 95,490 Charitable Giving Funds 1,117,160 Affiliate Funds 820,570 Temporarily Restricted Funds 250,960 Not-For-Profit Endowments 371,240

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PAGE 24Richard G . Kleine ChairDiane B . Harris �st Vice-ChairMichael K . Drymiller 2nd Vice-ChairChris Wahlig TreasurerPete M . Wessels SecretaryJames D . Horstmann Past ChairKatherine A . AndriosJohn T . Blong

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Susan S . Skora President/CEOBarbara J . Melbourne Vice President of DevelopmentKathy Graves Director of FinanceHannah Morrell Director of Business OperationsAli Rorah Director of CommunicationsPat Miller Program AssociateMarcia Meinert Accounting AssociateTammi Burrell Administrative AssistantKrista Helling Teens for Tomorrow Student Director

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The following businesses and individuals have contributed to the production of this publication .

Art ProductionCover Art by Senior Apprentice Vicki Reich, Quad City Arts Metro Art Youth Employment Program in the Arts, 2006

DesignTom Marchese, Marchese Design, Milan, Illinois

PhotographyJeff Cook, Bettendorf, Iowa

John Schultz, Davenport, Iowa

Dennis and Lynn Quinn photo courtesy of Big Ed’s Studio and Gallery, Eldridge, Iowa

Community Foundation of Van Buren County photo courtesy of Villages of Van Buren, Inc .

Printing Courtesy of Modern Woodmen of America, Moline, Illinois

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