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We Rely on You
The Backwater Gamblers provide FREE waterski shows to the Quad Cities. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and none of the members receive pay to perform. The Backwater Gamblers rely solely on the financial support and funding from the Quad City community through grants, our sponsors, and our fans to perform our ski shows.
Find out more about the ways you can help support us:
Grant Thank Yous
The Backwater Gamblers would like to extend a very special thank you to the following organizations for their generous grants to the Backwater Gamblers to continue to help improve our ski shows and site:
| Organization | Grant Received for | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dick's Sporting Goods Youth Sports Program | Ski equipment | 2024 |
| Back 2 Business (B2B) | COVID-19 Relief | 2022 |
| ARPA | Tourism - site improvements | 2022 |
| Moline Foundation | New triple rig (hull & motors) | 2022 |
| Regional Development Authority | New triple rig (hull & motors) | 2022 |
| Carver Foundation | New triple rig (hull & motors) | 2022 |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation -Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund | COVID-19 Relief | 2021 |
| Regional Development Authority | New bleachers | 2018 |
| Rock Island Community Foundation | New skis | 2015 |
| Davenport Jaycees | New bleachers | 2014 |
| Community Foundation of the Great River Bend | New wetsuits | 2013 |
| Moline Foundation | Additional bleachers | 2012 |
| Community Foundation of Great River Bend | New safety boat | 2011 |
| Rock Island Community Foundation | Additional bleachers | 2010 |
