Grant Funders in Dubuque, IA
Bespoke Grants indexes 16 grant-making foundations headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa — together $52.7M in recent annual giving. Their giving most often supports health care, youth development, education and faith-based (christian). Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Dubuque nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Dubuque
Ranked by annual giving. Each links to a full profile — giving history, grant recipients, focus areas, and how to apply.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loras College | $25.4M | 2023 |
| 2 | Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque | $6.4M | 2024 |
| 3 | Believers Stewardship Services Inc | $3.1M | 2024 |
| 4 | Hennessy Charitable Trust | $3.0M | 2024 |
| 5 | The Butler Family Foundation | $2.8M | 2023 |
| 6 | Dubuque Racing Association Ltd | $2.7M | 2024 |
| 7 | Heartland Charitable Trust | $1.7M | 2023 |
| 8 | Finley Health Foundation Inc | $1.6M | 2024 |
| 9 | Dupaco Community Credit Union | $1.1M | 2024 |
| 10 | Dubuque Mercy Health Foundation | $1.1M | 2024 |
| 11 | United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-states | $854K | 2025 |
| 12 | Perrin Foundation Inc | $726K | 2025 |
| 13 | Ay Mcdonald Charitable Foundation | $567K | 2024 |
| 14 | Luther Manor Foundation | $560K | 2017 |
| 15 | Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors | $550K | 2025 |
| 16 | The Finley Hospital | $526K | 2024 |
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