Looser-flake Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8397881
Foundation Overview
Based in Moline, IL, Looser-flake Charitable Foundation has awarded 150 grants totaling $3,516,641 to organizations in Illinois, Iowa and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median award of $12,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
18 of 46 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
91% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Aledo (50%), Sherrard (10%), New Boston (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 30% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (63%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Looser-flake Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Keithsburg | $5,200 | Keithsburg, IL, US | Riverfront Performance | 2024 |
| Augustana College | $10,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | 2024 Installment-looser | 2024 |
| Aledo Main Street Inc | $1,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Creative Arts Grant | 2024 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $75,000 | Aledo, IL, US | 2024 Backbone Support & | 2024 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Bringing Students To Qcso | 2024 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $5,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Admin Grant For Creative | 2024 |
| Mercer County Health Department | $55,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Mental Health Action | 2024 |
| Mercer Csd #404 | $55,840 | Joy, IL, US | Mercer Co Student & Staff | 2024 |
| Mercer Csd #404 | $11,662 | Joy, IL, US | 3d Art Program, Instruments | 2024 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $47,000 | Sherrard, IL, US | 2024 Future Ready Education | 2024 |
| Village Of Viola | $5,000 | Viola, IL, US | Portable Stage | 2024 |
| Ballet Quad Cities | $2,547 | Rock Island, IL, US | In School Performances | 2024 |
| City Of New Boston | $13,320 | New Boston, IL, US | New Performance Stage At | 2024 |
| City Of Aledo | $5,126 | Aledo, IL, US | Storytelling In Downtown | 2024 |
| Creativets-new Boston Chapter | $4,605 | Nashville, TN, US | Healing Thru The Arts | 2024 |
| Mercer County Family Ymca | $5,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Outdoor Stage Venue For | 2024 |
| Eliza Township | $15,227 | New Boston, IL, US | Sound/lighting For Eliza | 2024 |
| Aledo Civic Center Authority | $4,674 | Aledo, IL, US | Mercer Co Art Collective | 2024 |
| Mercer County Historical Society | $6,379 | Aledo, IL, US | Storytelling Via Tours, | 2024 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $10,196 | Sherrard, IL, US | Orchestra Equipt, Lighting, | 2024 |
| United Cusd #304 | $10,000 | Monmouth, IL, US | Drumline & Commission | 2024 |
| Mercer Co Board Of Supervisors | $10,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Broadband Technology & | 2024 |
| Aledo Park District | $50,000 | Aledo, IL, US | 2024 Grant For Aledo Pool | 2024 |
| City Of Keithsburg | $5,200 | Keithsburg, IL, US | Riverfront Performance | 2024 |
| Augustana College | $10,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | 2024 Installment-looser | 2024 |
| Aledo Main Street Inc | $1,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Creative Arts Grant | 2024 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $75,000 | Aledo, IL, US | 2024 Backbone Support & | 2024 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Bringing Students To Qcso | 2024 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $5,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Admin Grant For Creative | 2024 |
| Mercer County Health Department | $55,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Mental Health Action | 2024 |
| Mercer Csd #404 | $55,840 | Joy, IL, US | Mercer Co Student & Staff | 2024 |
| Mercer Csd #404 | $11,662 | Joy, IL, US | 3d Art Program, Instruments | 2024 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $47,000 | Sherrard, IL, US | 2024 Future Ready Education | 2024 |
| Village Of Viola | $5,000 | Viola, IL, US | Portable Stage | 2024 |
| Ballet Quad Cities | $2,547 | Rock Island, IL, US | In School Performances | 2024 |
| City Of New Boston | $13,320 | New Boston, IL, US | New Performance Stage At | 2024 |
| City Of Aledo | $5,126 | Aledo, IL, US | Storytelling In Downtown | 2024 |
| Creativets-new Boston Chapter | $4,605 | Nashville, TN, US | Healing Thru The Arts | 2024 |
| Mercer County Family Ymca | $5,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Outdoor Stage Venue For | 2024 |
| Eliza Township | $15,227 | New Boston, IL, US | Sound/lighting For Eliza | 2024 |
| Aledo Civic Center Authority | $4,674 | Aledo, IL, US | Mercer Co Art Collective | 2024 |
| Mercer County Historical Society | $6,379 | Aledo, IL, US | Storytelling Via Tours, | 2024 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $10,196 | Sherrard, IL, US | Orchestra Equipt, Lighting, | 2024 |
| United Cusd #304 | $10,000 | Monmouth, IL, US | Drumline & Commission | 2024 |
| Mercer Co Board Of Supervisors | $10,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Broadband Technology & | 2024 |
| Aledo Park District | $50,000 | Aledo, IL, US | 2024 Grant For Aledo Pool | 2024 |
| City Of Keithsburg | $30,000 | Keithsburg, IL, US | Riverfront Performance | 2023 |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation | $25,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Grants W/in Char Purpose Of | 2023 |
| Augustana College | $10,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | 2023 Installment-looser | 2023 |
| Aledo Main Street Inc | $6,700 | Aledo, IL, US | Mercer County Art | 2023 |
| Community Projects For Aledo Inc | $2,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Mercer Co Comm Band-upgrade | 2023 |
| Community Projects Of Aledo Inc | $10,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Lighting & Sound-central | 2023 |
| Limitless Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Production Of Film About | 2023 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $75,000 | Aledo, IL, US | 2023 Backbone Support & | 2023 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Bringing Education Programs | 2023 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $5,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Admin Grant For Creative | 2023 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $5,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Sponsor Of Aledo Rhubard | 2023 |
| Mercer County Health Department | $52,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Mental Health Action | 2023 |
| Mercer County School District | $56,796 | Aledo, IL, US | Jumpstart Stem Grant | 2023 |
| Mercer County School District | $4,500 | Aledo, IL, US | Streaming Equipt At Mercer | 2023 |
| Mercer County School District | $10,000 | Aledo, IL, US | 3-d Art Program At Mercer | 2023 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $52,755 | Sherrard, IL, US | Mental Health Education & | 2023 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $13,364 | Aledo, IL, US | Golden Eagle Music | 2023 |
| Mercer County School District | $7,136 | Aledo, IL, US | Pitched Instruments For K-5 | 2023 |
| City Of Keithsburg | $30,000 | Keithsburg, IL, US | Riverfront Performance | 2023 |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation | $25,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Grants W/in Char Purpose Of | 2023 |
| Augustana College | $10,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | 2023 Installment-looser | 2023 |
| Aledo Main Street Inc | $6,700 | Aledo, IL, US | Mercer County Art | 2023 |
| Community Projects For Aledo Inc | $2,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Mercer Co Comm Band-upgrade | 2023 |
| Community Projects Of Aledo Inc | $10,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Lighting & Sound-central | 2023 |
| Limitless Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Production Of Film About | 2023 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $75,000 | Aledo, IL, US | 2023 Backbone Support & | 2023 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Bringing Education Programs | 2023 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $5,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Admin Grant For Creative | 2023 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $5,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Sponsor Of Aledo Rhubard | 2023 |
| Mercer County Health Department | $52,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Mental Health Action | 2023 |
| Mercer County School District | $56,796 | Aledo, IL, US | Jumpstart Stem Grant | 2023 |
| Mercer County School District | $4,500 | Aledo, IL, US | Streaming Equipt At Mercer | 2023 |
| Mercer County School District | $10,000 | Aledo, IL, US | 3-d Art Program At Mercer | 2023 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $52,755 | Sherrard, IL, US | Mental Health Education & | 2023 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $13,364 | Aledo, IL, US | Golden Eagle Music | 2023 |
| Mercer County School District | $7,136 | Aledo, IL, US | Pitched Instruments For K-5 | 2023 |
| City Of Aledo | $9,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Jaycee Park Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| City Of Keithsburg | $15,000 | Keithsburg, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Keithsburg Kayak Project | 2022 |
| City Of New Boston | $11,500 | New Boston, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Shotwell Park Relocation | 2022 |
| Eliza Township | $7,500 | New Boston, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Concession Stand Repair/rebuild | 2022 |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation | $16,622 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Grant Awarded For Mercer Co Schools Excellence In Education Foundation Endowment | 2022 |
| Mercer County Agricultural Society | $10,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Grundstrom Concrete Roadway Project | 2022 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $54,500 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant To Support 2021 Backbone Support & Challenge | 2022 |
| Mercer County Family Ymca | $60,450 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant To Support Continuing The Dream & New Recreation Equipt | 2022 |
| Mercer County Health Department | $52,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Support Mental Health Action Program | 2022 |
| Mercer County School District | $40,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Ap-dc Expansion Project | 2022 |
| Moline Foundation | $13,574 | Moline, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Challenge Grant For The Sherrard Academic Foundation | 2022 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $40,000 | Sherrard, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Dual Credit & Vocational Education Tuition Assistance | 2022 |
| Village Of Joy | $7,800 | Joy, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Junis Village Park Project | 2022 |
| Village Of Matherville | $18,000 | Matherville, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Enjoy Matherville Lake Project | 2022 |
| Village Of New Windsor | $12,500 | New Windsor, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Baseball Field Upgrades | 2022 |
| Village Of North Henderson | $17,500 | North Henderson, IL, US | Grant Awarded For New Playground Structure | 2022 |
| Village Of Seaton | $7,750 | Seaton, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Seaton Park Beautification | 2022 |
| Village Of Sherrard | $14,500 | Sherrard, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Sherrard Park Project Phase Ii | 2022 |
| Village Of Viola | $8,500 | Viola, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Miles Park Equipment Project | 2022 |
| City Of Aledo | $9,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Jaycee Park Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| City Of Keithsburg | $15,000 | Keithsburg, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Keithsburg Kayak Project | 2022 |
| City Of New Boston | $11,500 | New Boston, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Shotwell Park Relocation | 2022 |
| Eliza Township | $7,500 | New Boston, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Concession Stand Repair/rebuild | 2022 |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation | $16,622 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Grant Awarded For Mercer Co Schools Excellence In Education Foundation Endowment | 2022 |
| Mercer County Agricultural Society | $10,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Grundstrom Concrete Roadway Project | 2022 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $54,500 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant To Support 2021 Backbone Support & Challenge | 2022 |
| Mercer County Family Ymca | $60,450 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant To Support Continuing The Dream & New Recreation Equipt | 2022 |
| Mercer County Health Department | $52,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Support Mental Health Action Program | 2022 |
| Mercer County School District | $40,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Ap-dc Expansion Project | 2022 |
| Moline Foundation | $13,574 | Moline, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Challenge Grant For The Sherrard Academic Foundation | 2022 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $40,000 | Sherrard, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Dual Credit & Vocational Education Tuition Assistance | 2022 |
| Village Of Joy | $7,800 | Joy, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Junis Village Park Project | 2022 |
| Village Of Matherville | $18,000 | Matherville, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Enjoy Matherville Lake Project | 2022 |
| Village Of New Windsor | $12,500 | New Windsor, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Baseball Field Upgrades | 2022 |
| Village Of North Henderson | $17,500 | North Henderson, IL, US | Grant Awarded For New Playground Structure | 2022 |
| Village Of Seaton | $7,750 | Seaton, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Seaton Park Beautification | 2022 |
| Village Of Sherrard | $14,500 | Sherrard, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Sherrard Park Project Phase Ii | 2022 |
| Village Of Viola | $8,500 | Viola, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Miles Park Equipment Project | 2022 |
| City Of Aledo | $9,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Jaycee Park Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| City Of Keithsburg | $15,000 | Keithsburg, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Keithsburg Kayak Project | 2022 |
| City Of New Boston | $11,500 | New Boston, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Shotwell Park Relocation | 2022 |
| Eliza Township | $7,500 | New Boston, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Concession Stand Repair/rebuild | 2022 |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation | $16,622 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Grant Awarded For Mercer Co Schools Excellence In Education Foundation Endowment | 2022 |
| Mercer County Agricultural Society | $10,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Grundstrom Concrete Roadway Project | 2022 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $54,500 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant To Support 2021 Backbone Support & Challenge | 2022 |
| Mercer County Family Ymca | $60,450 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant To Support Continuing The Dream & New Recreation Equipt | 2022 |
| Mercer County Health Department | $52,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Support Mental Health Action Program | 2022 |
| Mercer County School District | $40,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Ap-dc Expansion Project | 2022 |
| Moline Foundation | $13,574 | Moline, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Challenge Grant For The Sherrard Academic Foundation | 2022 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $40,000 | Sherrard, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Dual Credit & Vocational Education Tuition Assistance | 2022 |
| Village Of Joy | $7,800 | Joy, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Junis Village Park Project | 2022 |
| Village Of Matherville | $18,000 | Matherville, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Enjoy Matherville Lake Project | 2022 |
| Village Of New Windsor | $12,500 | New Windsor, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Baseball Field Upgrades | 2022 |
| Village Of North Henderson | $17,500 | North Henderson, IL, US | Grant Awarded For New Playground Structure | 2022 |
| Village Of Seaton | $7,750 | Seaton, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Seaton Park Beautification | 2022 |
| Village Of Sherrard | $14,500 | Sherrard, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Sherrard Park Project Phase Ii | 2022 |
| Village Of Viola | $8,500 | Viola, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Miles Park Equipment Project | 2022 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $50,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant To Support 2021 Backbone Support & Challenge | 2021 |
| Mercer County Family Ymca | $50,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant To Support Continuing The Dream Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Mercer County School District | $88,156 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Vocational Modernization Initiative | 2021 |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation | $20,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Contribution To Looser Flake Foundation Fund | 2021 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $96,887 | Sherrard, IL, US | Grant Award For Commitment To Innovation | 2021 |
| Mercer County Health Department | $52,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Support Mental Health Action Program | 2021 |
| Mercer County Better Together | $50,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant To Support Mcbt Community Planning Process | 2020 |
| Mercer County Family Ymca | $50,000 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant To Support Continuing The Dream Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Mercer County School District | $75,456 | Aledo, IL, US | Grant Awarded For Anytime Anyplace Learning Next Steps | 2020 |
| Sherrard Cusd #200 | $125,000 | Sherrard, IL, US | Grant Award For Equity In Education | 2020 |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation | $15,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Contribution To Looser Flake Foundation Fund | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-8397881 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3551 7TH ST QUAD CITY BANK TRUST Moline, IL 61265-6156 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Looser-flake Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/secretary/treasurer | Tracy Brashears |
|---|---|
| Director | Joe Zmuda |
| Director/president/asst Sec | John A Slover |
| Consultant | |
| Investment Manager |
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