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The Project of the Quad Cities

The project of the quad cities, inc mission is to enhance the quality of life in our communities and reduce health disparities by providing a full spectrum of …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About The Project of the Quad Cities

The Project of the Quad Cities is a community development organization based in MOLINE, United States. Annual revenue: $9.7 million. EIN: 421358032.

Founded
Headquarters
Moline, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S80Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

The project of the quad cities, inc mission is to enhance the quality of life in our communities and reduce health disparities by providing a full spectrum of services including advocacy, care, testing, education, counseling, referrals and other health care services for individuals who are living with, affected by, or at risk of contracting hiv, sti and aids. The project of the quad cities, inc's goals are: 1) to provide prevention services to those are risk of contracting hiv/sti/aids, 2) to provide educational messages concerning hiv/sti/aids that are culturally competent and sensitive, 3) to provide a full spectrum of hiv/sti/aids services for all, 4) to advocate for equality in the provision of health care services on behalf of those living with and affected by hiv/sti/aids, 5) to work collaboratively with federal, state and other community based agencies, 6) to empower those we serve.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.42%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Project of the Quad Cities has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 23,818 community development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Project of the Quad Cities is a registered community development nonprofit based in Moline, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 421358032. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Project of the Quad Cities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421358032. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

The Project of the Quad Cities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

The Project of the Quad Cities is located in Moline, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Project of the Quad Cities has $11M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Project of the Quad Cities is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Project of the Quad Cities. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Project of the Quad Cities holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Project of the Quad Cities is a community development organization based in MOLINE, United States. Annual revenue: $9.7 million. EIN: 421358032. The Project of the Quad Cities is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $11M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to The Project of the Quad Cities are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Project of the Quad Cities is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421358032, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
55

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

CA
Caitlin W••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The Project of the Quad Cities encourages HIV testing and awareness for women - KWQC
Mar 2026
www.kwqc.com
Form filed
$11.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
The Penguin Project of the Quad Cities empowers young artists with special needs - KWQC
Oct 2025
www.kwqc.com
‘HIV is not a death sentence’: The Project of The Quad Cities helping erase the stigma around HIV/AIDS - KWQC
Feb 2025
www.kwqc.com
The Project of The Quad Cities helping erase the stigma around HIV/AIDS - KWQC
Feb 2025
www.kwqc.com
Form filed
$11.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Documentary on the history of HIV/AIDS in the Quad Cities premieres at Figge Art Museum - WQAD
Nov 2023
www.wqad.com
Form filed
$9.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
First Day Project needs your help collecting school supplies for Quad Cities kids - WQAD
Jul 2022
www.wqad.com
Dr. Louis Katz honored by Project of the Quad-Cities - The Quad-City Times
Feb 2021
qctimes.com
Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
'Talking Art' With Dino Hayz And Jeff Coussens - WVIK, Quad Cities NPR
Feb 2018
www.wvik.org

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 42 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1986
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Project of the Quad Cities

What is The Project of the Quad Cities?
The Project of the Quad Cities is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Moline, United States. The Project of the Quad Cities is a community development organization based in MOLINE, United States. Annual revenue: $9.7 million. EIN: 421358032.
When was The Project of the Quad Cities founded?
The Project of the Quad Cities was founded in 1986.
Who leads The Project of the Quad Cities?
Caitlin Wells serves as CEO.
Where is The Project of the Quad Cities located?
Headquartered in Moline, IL, United States.
What is The Project of the Quad Cities's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Project of the Quad Cities trustworthy?
The Project of the Quad Cities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Project of the Quad Cities's registration number?
IRS EIN: 421358032.
What is The Project of the Quad Cities's website?
http://www.tpqc.org