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Dubuque foundations

There are 64 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Dubuque metro area. Combined, these Dubuque metro foundations employ 87 people, earn more than $62 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $423 million.
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Types of foundations in Dubuque

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
45
 
$19,254,361
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
11
 
$38,446,274
Community foundations
 
8
 
$38,446,274
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
2
 
$0
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Dubuque foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
41
1-10
 
3
11-25
 
0
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Dubuque

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
30
$250k to $1M
 
7
$1M to $5M
 
9
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Dubuque

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1-20 of 64

Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque grows philanthropy to improve life in Northeast Iowa by serving donors, strengthening nonprofits and leading collaborative initiatives to address community needs.
Revenue
$29.1m
Assets
$165.4m
Employees
39
EIN
42-1526614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legacy Ministry Services

Legacy Ministry Services assists Christians with biblical stewardship through estate planning, planned giving, fund management, and corporate governance support.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$24.2m
Employees
5
EIN
31-1782614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sisters of the Presentation

Sisters of the Presentation care for retired and infirm members; Hennessy Charitable Trust provides financial support for their mission.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$82.2m
Employees
0
EIN
42-6547826
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Finley Health Foundation

Finley Health Foundation raises funds to maintain, develop, and extend healthcare services at Finley Hospital and Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$20.8m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1286953
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michael E Portzen and Sara A Portzen Family Foundation

The Michael E Portzen and Sara A Portzen Family Foundation provides funding for excellence, church needs, and campus upgrades.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
0
EIN
45-4523314
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Butler Children's Garden Foundation

The Butler Children's Garden Foundation is a private nonprofit organization located in Dubuque, IA. Its purpose is to purchase property in the area to establish a children's garden.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
0
EIN
88-3501281
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Butler Family Foundation

The Butler Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium (Dubuque County Historical Society) and made 64 grants last year.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$37.9m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1429940
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dyersville Area Foundation For The Future

Daffi is a nonprofit that grants long-term benefits to Dyersville while improving the quality of life through collaboration and community leadership.
Revenue
$899.4k
Assets
$862.7k
Employees
37
EIN
42-1323377
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ay Mcdonald Charitable Foundation

The Ay Mcdonald Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Dubuque, IA. Grantees include National Mississippi River Museum and made 66 grants last year. Trustees are Scott A Knapp, Chad A Huntington, Michael D Sullivan.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
0
EIN
42-6119514
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States

United Way connects people and resources to advance community health, education, and income; grants funds to area nonprofits.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
5
EIN
42-0761060
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation

The Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Dubuque, IA that made 69 grants last year. The majority of their grants go to support private education with other grantees including St Francis Xavier Church.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-3663610
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James B and Melita A Mcdonough Foundation

The James B and Melita A Mcdonough Foundation is a foundation that makes grants to organizations that focus on youth mentoring, food trailer washing station, food vouchers, vision care and glasses, and victim support.
Revenue
$766.2k
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
0
EIN
48-1296843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartland Charitable Trust

Heartland Charitable Trust provides grants to charitable organizations through donor-advised funds gathered from individual contributors. Located in Dubuque, IA.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
0
EIN
42-6549922
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation

The Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation is a private foundation based in Dubuque, Iowa, that provides grants to various organizations, including Riverview Center.
Revenue
$942.6k
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
0
EIN
45-4145438
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Driftless Theatre Company

Driftless Theatre Company is a private foundation in Guttenberg, IA that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2371401
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Pumpkin Commonwealth

The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth is an organization that promotes growing giant fruits through standards, competitions, resources, and recognition.
Revenue
$115.4k
Assets
$33.6k
Employees
0
EIN
20-5515728
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emlynn Faith Community Foundation

Emlynn Faith Community Foundation is a community foundation in Dubuque, IA that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2763345
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Longshadow Foundation

The Longshadow Foundation is a private foundation located in Dubuque, IA that primarily funds charitable organizations. Grantees have included Holy Family Catholic Schools and others, and the foundation made two grants last year.
Revenue
$33.5k
Assets
$447.8k
Employees
0
EIN
26-1448202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hartig Charitable Foundation 1015003512

Private foundation in Dubuque, IA funds charitable and educational purposes, including Imagine The Possibilities, among others. Six grants made last year.
Revenue
$145.4k
Assets
$132.3k
Employees
0
EIN
39-6767185
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dubuque Temple Association

The Dubuque Temple Association is a private foundation located in Dubuque, IA. Its purpose is to maintain and operate a historic building that generates rental income. The income is used to support the use of the temple as a home for masonic activities.
Revenue
$136.7k
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
42-0399450
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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