Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is a public charity based in Dubuque, Iowa, formed in 2001. It works across the Greater Dubuque region to connect generosity with community needs, including through grants, nonprofit capacity-building, and collaborative initiatives.
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque gave $8.0M across 211 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Iowa. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,001,866
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 211
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,924
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $165,360,378
- +9.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (57 of 210, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
- Next open deadline
- March 20, 2027 (Clayton County Foundation for the Future Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 Locust St 195, Dubuque, IA 52001-6835
Phone: (563) 588-2700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
17 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
C & B Better Intiative Grant
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Amount
US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Clayton County Foundation for the Future Grants
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Amount
Up to $2,000 (50% cash match required)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Grant: AccessDubuqueJobs.com Investment
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crescent Community Health Center ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,002 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 868 grants of 1,002 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its service region as seven counties in Eastern Iowa. Its filing identifies work across Dubuque County and the Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Delaware, Jackson, and Jones counties served through affiliate foundations. The 2024 filing data show that 96% of grant dollars went to Iowa recipients, with 1% each to Illinois and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 211 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 57 of 210 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.9M (2022) to $8.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 211 grants totaling $8.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Community Health Center Dubuque, IA | HEALTH | $1,292,499 |
| City of Cascade Cascade, IA | Community Support | $975,000 |
| Dubuque Community School District Dubuque, IA | Education | $208,754 |
| Holy Family Catholic Schools Dubuque, IA | Education | $202,165 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment Dubuque, IA | Community Support | $175,566 |
| University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | Education | $171,339 |
| St Columbkille Catholic Church Dubuque, IA | Education | $165,127 |
| National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Dubuque, IA | Community Support | $138,119 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque Dubuque, IA | Community Support | $137,562 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Dubuque, IA | Community Support | $123,744 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,360,378 | $29,138,395 | $14,239,929 | $8,001,866 | 211 | $12,861,676 |
| 2023 | $150,582,489 | $16,038,286 | $13,290,693 | $6,633,816 | 199 | $3,125,906 |
| 2022 | $132,472,525 | $18,173,016 | $10,565,504 | $4,903,132 | 177 | $2,120,567 |
| 2021 | $145,486,240 | $37,640,315 | $9,775,383 | $5,247,753 | 197 | $13,670,615 |
| 2020 | $113,168,500 | $13,780,937 | $9,474,033 | $5,360,126 | 218 | $3,154,382 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to grow philanthropy to improve life in Northeast Iowa by serving donors, strengthening nonprofits, and leading collaborative initiatives to address community needs. It envisions a vibrant and inclusive Dubuque region where everyone can thrive.
Its website describes grantmaking from endowment payouts, community initiatives, and workshops and training for local leaders. The foundation’s filing lists annual grantmaking programs including Community Impact, Theisen’s More for Your Community, Yappers, Women’s Giving Circle, and Mediacom Arts and Culture. It also says it assists with grantmaking for eight affiliate foundations.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Crescent Community Health Center says it provides “high quality, respectful, affordable, and comprehensive care” to improve community health and well-being. St Mark Youth Enrichment says it cultivates educational and social-emotional growth for youth and families. The University of Dubuque describes itself as a private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary degrees. Other listed grantees include youth-development, arts, historical, educational, and social-service organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 211 grants totaling $8,001,866. Grant amounts ranged from $5,020 to $1,292,499, with a median of $13,500. Its largest reported grants included $1,292,499 to Crescent Community Health Center for health; $975,000 to the City of Cascade for community support; $208,754 to Dubuque Community School District for education; and $202,165 to Holy Family Catholic Schools for education. Other large awards included grants to St Mark Youth Enrichment, the University of Dubuque, St Columbkille Catholic Church, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque, and Dubuque Symphony Orchestra.
The Community Impact Grants are described as annual awards from the foundation’s unrestricted funds, intended to improve policies and practices affecting the Greater Dubuque community. The 2026 program information lists eligible organizations located in and serving Clayton, Clinton, or Dubuque counties. Its application period ran May 1–June 1, 2026, with finalists invited to pitch proposals and recipients selected following presentations in August. Those dates have passed.
The foundation’s 2026 Community Impact Grant guidelines say applicants should show how a program improves the lives of people in Northeast Iowa. The guidelines identify possible areas of support such as responsive and innovative programs, work empowering vulnerable people, nonprofit capacity-building, promising seed projects, responses to community issues, and collaboration among organizations.
Other listed annual programs include the Community Foundation of Jackson County Grants, for Jackson County, and the Anamosa Community Foundation & Cultivate Anamosa Grant, for projects specifically for Anamosa. Their listed 2026 application deadlines—September 30 and August 31, respectively—have passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris Corken as board chair, Jane Mueller as vice chair, Natalie Hoffmann as treasurer, and Terry Friedman as secretary. It also lists Nicole Brehm, Michael Doyle, Nancy Dunkel, Jordan Fullan, Jim Gantz, and Nic Hockenberry as directors.
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is led by Nancy Van Milligen, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Van Milligen
President & CEO
President & CEO → President & CEO - See Sch J, 2021
President & CEO - See Sch J → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$209K (2020) → $255K (2024)
Chris Corken
Board Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abhay Rawal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Syke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Theisen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Gantz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Strand
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dunkel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kahler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariann Kurtz Weber
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Doyle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nic Hockenberry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Brehm
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Weston
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon McCoy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Fullan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Thompkins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Adams
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $134K (2024)
Mary Jo Jean-Francois
Vice President of Impact
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Jane Mueller
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Hoffmann
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Friedman
Secretary
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Chad Chandlee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Hoefer (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Teri Zuccaro (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Roberta Earles (2021–2023) — Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications
- Former: Danielle Moore (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Manternach (2020–2022) — COO
- Former: Liang Chee Wee (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jane Hasek (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Keith Kramer (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Willging (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Donohue (2021) — Director
- Former: Nicole Salazar (2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Kane (2020) — Director
- Former: Darryl Mozena (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $255K, to Nancy Van Milligen (President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
How much does Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque give each year?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque gave $8.0M across 211 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 199 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's median grant in 2024 was $13,500, and its average grant was $37,924, across 211 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque that year got $18K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque give grants?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque gives mostly in Iowa: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dubuque, IA (83 grants), Guttenberg, IA (7 grants), Maquoketa, IA (7 grants) and Dewitt, IA (7 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 211 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (171 grants), "Education" (28 grants) and "Health" (12 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's largest 2024 grantees include Crescent Community Health Center ($1,292,499), City of Cascade ($975,000) and Dubuque Community School District ($208,754), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque reported $165.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29.1M.
What does Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to grow philanthropy to improve life in Northeast Iowa by serving donors, strengthening nonprofits, and leading collaborative initiatives to address community needs. It envisions a vibrant and inclusive Dubuque region where everyone can thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's EIN?
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1526614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-foundation-of-greater-dubuque-morg_a46209cc3c334d97a863194fbf94edb4
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