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Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa  ·  EIN 421526614  ·  Private foundation

Based in Dubuque, Iowa, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque has awarded $34.2M across 1,182 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Dubuque Initiatives Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$113.2M
Total assets
1,182
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque funds

Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care.

EducationHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Dubuque Initiatives Inc
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Dubuque, IA$1.4M2023
Crescent Community Health Center
HEALTH
Dubuque, IA$1.3M2024
City of Cascade
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Cascade, IA$975K2024
City of Cascade
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Cascade, IA$400K2019
Crescent Community Health Center
HEALTH
Dubuque, IA$368K2019
Holy Family Catholic Schools - Wahlert High School
Educational
Dubuque, IA$344K2017
Loras College
Educational
Dubuque, IA$342K2017
Crescent Community Health Center
HEALTH
Dubuque, IA$293K2023
Dubuque Community School District
EDUCATION
Dubuque, IA$280K2023
Crescent Community Health Center
HEALTH
Dubuque, IA$271K2022
Dubuque Community School District
EDUCATION
Dubuque, IA$266K2022
Holy Family Catholic Schools
EDUCATION
Dubuque, IA$253K2023
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Dubuque, IA$245K2022
Dubuque Rescue Mission
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Dubuque, IA$240K2022
Holy Family Catholic Schools
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Dubuque, IA$234K2022

Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.7M
2019$4.6M
2020$5.4M
2022$4.9M
2023$6.6M
2024$8.0M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at dbqfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

Does Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque fund?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Dubuque Initiatives Inc, Crescent Community Health Center, City of Cascade. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque give in grants?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque reported $6.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.2M over 1,182 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque located?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is based in Dubuque, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421526614.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.