Doris & Victor Day Foundation Incorporated
The Doris and Victor Day Foundation is a private foundation based in Rock Island, IL that awards grants to nonprofits serving Rock Island and the Quad Cities. The organization's official site provides grant guidelines, a grant portal, lists grants awarded, and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit serving Rock Island/Quad Cities (Illinois/Iowa) offering direct community services—food security, youth development, mental health, housing stability, education, or local arts—seeking operating or modest project/capital support and able to apply via the foundation's online portal.
Good Fit
- • Primary programs or measurable impact in the Rock Island / Quad Cities area.
- • Requests for general operating support, program funding, small capital projects, or community services.
- • Budget and ask sizes consistent with the foundation's typical awards (many grants under $5K, common awards in the low thousands, with occasional larger grants).
- • Ability to complete the online application and meet the May 1 annual deadline.
- • Local collaborations or demonstrated service to vulnerable populations (food, housing, youth, refugees, mental health).
Geography
Grantmaking is regionally focused on the Quad Cities area: roughly 81% of dollars went to Illinois recipients, with additional awards in Iowa and occasional out-of-state grants; the foundation describes a restriction to the Illinois/Iowa Quad Cities area.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient base (90 distinct organizations) across many program types (food pantries, youth services, mental health, housing, arts, education), even though the largest few grantees receive a meaningful share of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence indicates active entry: 36 new grantees were funded in 2023 (about 40%), and the foundation publishes grant guidelines, an online application portal, and a stated annual deadline, making it plausible that unfamiliar applicants can access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
