Jaycees of the Quad Cities

What Jaycees of the Quad Cities does

Jaycees of the Quad Cities is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit civic organization and a local chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI), headquartered at 2940 Brady Street in Davenport, Iowa. The organization serves young professionals aged 21-40 in the Quad Cities region, offering structured programming for personal development, professional networking, leadership experience through event committees and board roles, and community service. It is among the oldest Jaycees chapters in Iowa (80+ years of operation) and the only remaining Jaycees chapter in the Quad Cities market, anchoring both a legacy brand and a consolidated local footprint.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of member-paid and event-driven streams. Individual membership is sold at $40 per year via the Glueup registration portal with payments processed through Zeffy; the chapter's event hall is rented for private functions such as showers, birthdays, reunions, and community meetings; the annual Wedding Expo (operating since 1985) hosts over 100 vendors; and the Wine & Chocolate Experience (third annual in 2026) operates as a community fundraiser featuring wine vendors, local wineries, chocolates, live music, silent auction, and entertainment. Proceeds flow into community impact projects including Jaycees Santa Shopping, Back-to-School support, CASI Thanksgiving Lunch, multi-year grants to local nonprofits, and a $2,000 Community Service Scholarship administered by the Foundation.

Operational infrastructure is intentionally lightweight: a Wix-hosted website, Glueup membership platform, Zeffy payments, and social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok. The organization is volunteer-led with an elected board of directors (President, Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, and five VPs covering PR & Marketing, Management, Community Development, Individual Development, and Membership) and reports a headcount of 11-50. A separate 501(c)(3) entity, the Davenport Jaycees Foundation (founded 1993), governs charitable distributions, community funding requests, and the scholarship program. No AI, machine learning, or proprietary data assets are evident; the operating model is relationship-led and event-anchored rather than technology-led.

Name

Jaycees of the Quad Cities

Legal name

Jaycees of the Quad Cities

Website

https://jayceesqc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jaycees of the Quad Cities is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit civic organization and Junior Chamber International chapter in Davenport, Iowa, serving young professionals aged 21-40 with personal and professional development, networking, and community service programs funded through membership dues and annual events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic & Community Organization

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Civic nonprofit organization
• Young professionals networking
• Community development programs
• Leadership development training
• Fundraising event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Davenport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $40 per member, collected via credit card through Zeffy payment platform.
2. Hall Rental: Rental of event hall space at 2940 Brady Street for private events including baby showers, birthday parties, family reunions, and community meetings. Revenue generated through rental fees.
3. Wedding Expo: Annual wedding event originally titled Bridal Expo, began in 1985. Over 100 vendors participate. Proceeds support Jaycees mission and community programs.
4. Wine & Chocolate Experience: Annual fundraising event featuring wine vendors, local wineries, chocolates, live music, silent auction, and slot machine activity. Proceeds support community programs including CASI Thanksgiving Lunch, Jaycee Santa Shopping, and organizations addressing homelessness and food insecurity.
5. Community Donations and Fundraising: Revenue raised through various fundraising events and member contributions, distributed back to the community in the form of donations to local organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Jaycees of the Quad Cities is a 501(c)(4) civic nonprofit organization that provides individual membership ($40/year) for young professionals aged 21-40, hosts large annual fundraising events (Wedding Expo, Wine & Chocolate Experience, Jaycees Awards Banquet), rents out its event hall at 2940 Brady Street in Davenport, and channels proceeds to community programs and donations through the affiliated Davenport Jaycees Foundation (501(c)(3)).

Product overview

Jaycees of the Quad Cities is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit civic organization and Junior Chamber International chapter serving young professionals aged 21-40 in the Quad Cities region. The organization operates a portfolio of event-based products including the Wedding Expo (established 1985, featuring over 100 vendors), Wine & Chocolate Experience (annual fundraiser with wine/chocolate vendors and live entertainment), and Jaycees Awards Banquet (recognizing community and member achievements). Additional offerings include hall rental services, community funding programs, Jaycees Santa Shopping, and Back-to-School initiatives. The Davenport Jaycees Foundation (501(c)(3), founded 1993) supports the organization's charitable work through donations to area nonprofits and a $2,000 community service scholarship for local high school seniors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership Annual individual membership in the Jaycees of the Quad Cities civic chapter for Quad Citizens aged 21-40 seeking community involvement and personal/professional development; includes access to General Membership Meetings, leadership and committee opportunities, and the JCI network. Dues are $40/year, paid by credit card via the Zeffy payment platform through a Glueup registration portal.
• Wedding Expo Annual Wedding Expo featuring over 100 vendors for nearlyweds in eastern Iowa. Originally titled Bridal Expo and continuing as a Quad Cities staple, the event connects wedding vendors with hundreds of engaged couples annually; proceeds support Jaycees mission and community programs.
• Wine & Chocolate Experience Annual fundraising event featuring curated wines from vendors and local wineries, assorted chocolates, live music, a silent auction, and entertainment. Proceeds support community programs including CASI Thanksgiving Lunch, Jaycees Santa Shopping, and organizations addressing homelessness and food insecurity.
• Jaycees Awards Banquet Annual event recognizing outstanding young professionals with external awards (Young Civil Servant, Young Community Leader, Young Educator) and internal awards (Rookie of the Year, Member of the Year, Key Person). The Foundation's high school scholarship winner is recognized and the new board is sworn in.
• Hall Rental Affordable and spacious venue rental at 2940 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa, suitable for small events including baby showers, birthday parties, and family reunions. Includes a downloadable rental contract and various amenities; inquiries are handled via [email protected] with pricing not publicly disclosed.
• Davenport Jaycees Foundation A 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1993 that facilitates the charitable programming of the Jaycees of the Quad Cities, provides financial assistance to address community needs, supports nonprofit organizations in the region, and awards a $2,000 Community Service Scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Rock Island County, IL or Scott County, IA.
• Community Funding Program Program through which the Jaycees of the Quad Cities, as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, raises money via fundraising events and member contributions and redistributes it to the community through donations to local organizations; accepts community funding requests from organizations in need via a Google Form and [email protected].
• Jaycees Santa Shopping Annual holiday program providing shopping assistance for children and seniors in the Quad Cities community, funded by proceeds from Jaycees fundraising events.
• Back-to-School Program Annual impact project providing support to Quad Cities community members during the back-to-school season.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Junior Chamber International (JCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Parent international organization for young professionals. JCI provides resources, training, and networking opportunities at state, national, and international levels. The local Quad Cities chapter operates under JCI Iowa and JCI-USA umbrella organizations, enabling members to participate in leadership development programs and connect with Jaycees chapters worldwide.
• JCI IowacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level organization connecting Iowa Jaycees chapters. Provides state leadership opportunities - the State Director position bridges local chapter initiatives with state-level opportunities and programs.
• JCI USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting local Jaycees chapters across the United States. Provides resources, national programs, and leadership development opportunities for members.
• Davenport Jaycees FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1993 that facilitates the charitable programming of the Jaycees of the Quad Cities. Provides financial assistance to address community needs and supports nonprofit organizations in the region. Meets on first Wednesday of each month.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kiwanis International: Global civic/service organization focused on community service and leadership. Comparable as a parallel civic-membership org with similar community-fundraising and service-program structure.
• Rotary International: Global civic/service organization targeting professionals for community impact. Comparable as a much larger, longer-tenured civic-membership organization pursuing leadership development and community service.
• Lions Clubs International: Large international civic/service club with local chapters. Comparable as an analogous local-chapter civic organization that runs fundraising events (e.g., pancake days) and reinvests in community causes.

Emerging players

• Greater Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce: Regional business membership organization in the Quad Cities focused on professional development and networking. Comparable as a regional organization serving young professionals with development and networking programs, though commercially oriented.
• Young Leaders of Northeast Iowa: Regional young-professionals association in Iowa. Comparable as a peer young-professionals networking and leadership-development organization operating in an adjacent Iowa region.

Direct peers

• Cedar Valley Jaycees: Another Iowa-based Jaycees chapter (Brianna Powell previously served as a member there). Directly comparable as a sister Jaycees chapter serving young professionals in a different Iowa metro.
• JCI Iowa: State-level Jaycees organization under which the Quad Cities chapter operates. Directly comparable as the state-level coordination body for the same Jaycees mission and programming.
• JCI USA (Junior Chamber International USA): National umbrella organization of the Jaycees of the Quad Cities. Directly comparable as the parent federation governing all US Jaycees chapters, providing programming, training, and structure.
• Quad Cities Community Foundation: Local community foundation in the Quad Cities administering charitable funds and grants. Comparable as a regional grantmaking institution with overlapping nonprofit beneficiaries in the same geography.

Regional players

• United Way Quad Cities: Regional nonprofit in the same Quad Cities geography raising money to distribute to local nonprofits. Comparable as a regional fundraising-and-distribution nonprofit targeting the same community-impact mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JayceesQC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jaycees-of-the-quad-cities
• TikToktiktok.com/@jayceesqc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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