Hospice of Dubuque Foundation
Supporting hospice of dubuque in its mission of providing compassionate care for those with serious and terminal illness and their loved ones.
Hospice of Dubuque Foundation at a glance
In short: Hospice of Dubuque Foundation gave $357K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $119K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $356,860
- +42.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $118,953
- -52.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $106,250
- Total assets
- $22,439,474
- +22.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Hospice of Dubuque Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hospice of Dubuque ($357K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hospice of Dubuque Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $357K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $357K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | Palliative Care Program | $250,000 |
| Hospice of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | Consulting | $106,250 |
| Hospice of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | General Support | $610 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,439,474 | $3,069,718 | $461,142 | $356,860 | 3 | $927,468 |
| 2024 | $18,310,551 | $2,924,742 | $343,268 | $250,600 | 1 | $2,921,814 |
| 2023 | $14,776,030 | $401,635 | $342,943 | $257,996 | 1 | $398,983 |
| 2022 | $14,404,158 | $843,194 | $334,134 | $250,590 | 1 | $728,972 |
| 2021 | $17,231,131 | $882,521 | $130,405 | $50,480 | 1 | $880,383 |
| 2020 | $11,811,327 | $497,927 | $187,353 | $120,500 | 1 | $497,710 |
About Hospice of Dubuque Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hospice of Dubuque Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Dubuque, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $357K. Net investment income was $927K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hospice of Dubuque Foundation is led by Bruce Rehmke, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Rehmke
President & Treasurer
President → Presidenttreasurer, 2022
Presidenttreasurer → President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Freymann
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Ludovissy
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Cody
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sinkey
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Fitzpatrick
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Donovan
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Bill Maiers (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jackie Brehm (2024) — Director of Finance
- Former: Kate Hermsen (2024) — Arnp
- Former: Lavonne Noel (2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Lisa Patterson (2024) — Social Services Director
- Former: Megan Schmitt (2024) — Director of Nursing
- Former: Rose Guler Ludowitz (2024) — Clinical Services Coordinator
- Former: Susan Houselog (2024) — Arnp
- Former: Rita Helle (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Zac Scherrman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Miller (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Charles Schrup III (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Ken Snodgrass (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Martin (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hospice of Dubuque Foundation
How much does Hospice of Dubuque Foundation give each year?
Hospice of Dubuque Foundation gave $357K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $251K across 1 grant.
What is Hospice of Dubuque Foundation's typical grant size?
Hospice of Dubuque Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $106,250, and its average grant was $118,953, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hospice of Dubuque Foundation give grants?
Hospice of Dubuque Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dubuque, IA (3 grants).
Does Hospice of Dubuque Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Hospice of Dubuque Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Hospice of Dubuque Foundation?
Hospice of Dubuque Foundation reported $22.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Hospice of Dubuque Foundation?
Hospice of Dubuque Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Dubuque, IA. It holds $22.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Hospice of Dubuque Foundation's EIN?
Hospice of Dubuque Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1456695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
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