Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque
Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque is a private foundation based in Dubuque, Iowa. In 2025, it reported 18 grants totaling $181,650, supporting organizations with purposes that included cancer care, dental expansion, scholarships, transportation, and community services.
Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque at a glance
In short: Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque gave $182K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $181,650
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +63.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,092
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,361,287
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1605 Associates Dr Ste 101, Dubuque, IA 52002-2270
Phone: (563) 556-8070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercy Health Services Iowa Corp (DBA Dubuque Mercyone Medical Center) ($54K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 48 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 14% to Wisconsin, 2% to Illinois, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque gives
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2019) to $205K (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Services Iowa Corp (DBA Dubuque Mercyone Medical Center) Dubuque, IA | Cancer Center | $54,286 |
| Crescent Community Health Center Dubuque, IA | Dental Expansion | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, WI | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| Crocus Foundation Dubuque, IA | Scholarships | $7,400 |
| Community Foundation of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | Caregiver Resource Center | $5,000 |
| Duride Dubuque, IA | Provide Affordable Rides for the Community | $5,000 |
| East Dubuque Fire Department East Dubuque, IL | General Operating Support | $3,564 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Dubuque Food Pantry Dubuque, IA | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,361,287 | $206,091 | $203,111 | $181,650 | 18 | $186,502 | $75,872 | $153,949 |
| 2024 | $2,987,018 | $244,056 | $308,571 | $142,886 | 11 | $147,642 | $63,318 | $139,544 |
| 2023 | $2,660,272 | $88,406 | $172,168 | $153,786 | 8 | $157,236 | $60,418 | $126,600 |
| 2022 | $2,473,947 | $164,605 | $137,702 | $105,214 | 7 | $105,214 | $38,310 | $124,738 |
| 2021 | $2,867,052 | $938,796 | $88,613 | $59,832 | 4 | $59,832 | $809,407 | $120,495 |
| 2020 | $2,485,955 | $226,526 | $43,256 | $205,070 | 3 | — | $80,299 | $112,162 |
| 2019 | $2,216,708 | $83,017 | $200,396 | $52,000 | 2 | — | $69,885 | $102,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a cancer center, dental expansion, scholarships, a caregiver resource center, affordable community rides, and general operating support.
Among its grantees, Crescent Community Health Center describes its mission as providing high-quality, respectful, affordable, comprehensive care to improve community health and well-being. DURIDE describes its work as delivering personalized, volunteer-driven transportation services for senior members. The University of Wisconsin–Platteville describes its mission as supporting student organizations and campus activities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $181,650. Grants ranged from $500 to $54,286, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among its largest reported grants were $54,286 to an individual recipient Corp. (DBA Dubuque MercyOne Medical Center) for its cancer center; $50,000 to Crescent Community Health Center for dental expansion; $25,000 to the University of Wisconsin–Platteville for scholarships; and $15,000 to an individual recipient Community College Foundation for scholarships. Other reported awards included $7,400 to Crocus Foundation for scholarships, $5,000 to Community Foundation of Dubuque for a caregiver resource center, and $5,000 to DURIDE to provide affordable community rides. Crescent Community Health Center also received a separate $1,000 grant in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Brad McClimon as chairperson; Ms. Nicole Oishi as executive director; and Ms. Lynee Robson as treasurer. Directors listed were Dr. Christian Menezes, Dr. Erika O'Donnell, Dr. Karen Scott, and Dr. Heidi Townsend. Mr. Adam Susmarski was listed as a former director.
Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque is led by Nicole Oishi, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 5 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicole Oishi
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad McClimon
Chairperson
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Scott
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$800 (2019) → $1K (2025)
Erika O'Donnell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Christian Menezes
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$825 (2024) → $1K (2025)
Heidi Townsend
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$550 (2025)
Adam Susmarski
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$500 (2022) → $275 (2025)
Lynee Robson
Treasurer
Director → CFO, 2024
CFO → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jill Mitchell (2019–2024) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Zach Keeling (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Frederick Isaak (2019–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Christopher Stille (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Gonner (2020–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Brian Silvia (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Todd Sleep (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Tallent (2019–2020) — Executive Director -
- Former: Timothy King (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Chad Nachtman (2019) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Dr Christian Menezes (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque
How much does Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque give each year?
Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque gave $182K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 11 grants.
What is Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque's typical grant size?
Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,092, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque give grants?
Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque gives mostly in Iowa: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dubuque, IA (11 grants).
Does Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque's largest grantees?
Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque's largest 2025 grantees include Mercy Health Services Iowa Corp (DBA Dubuque Mercyone Medical Center) ($54,286), Crescent Community Health Center ($51,000 across 2 grants) and University of Wisconsin - Platteville ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque?
Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $187K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a cancer center, dental expansion, scholarships, a caregiver resource center, affordable community rides, and general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque's EIN?
Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1172640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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