In 1999, a group of community leaders began meeting to explore the feasibility of a community foundation in Dubuque, Iowa. After completing the research, the group was convinced that the community leadership and nonprofit support a community foundation provides was important to Dubuque’s future. The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque was incorporated in October of 2001 and went public in October of 2002. An office was opened in the Dubuque Building on February 1, 2003 and the President/CEO was named.
Join us for a discussion on the role of immigration in our region.Alex Baum will explore the relationship between immigrants and the economic success of local Midwestern communities.The event will...more
Join us for a discussion on the role of immigration in our region.Alex Baum will explore the relationship between immigrants and the economic success of local Midwestern communities.The event will...more
Grant payments from endowment funds hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will top a record $5.3 million in 2025.Endowment funds are started by individuals, families and nonprofit...more
Grant payments from endowment funds hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will top a record $5.3 million in 2025.Endowment funds are started by individuals, families and nonprofit...more
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will receive $75,000 in grant funding to train 40 medical interpreters.The interpreters will provide translation services during medical appointments for...more
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will receive $75,000 in grant funding to train 40 medical interpreters.The interpreters will provide translation services during medical appointments for...more
"When it comes to charitable giving in Dubuque and connecting with those most vulnerable and the issues most in need of addressing, no other organization is the tour de force that is Community...more
The small town of Bellevue, Iowa, is getting a boost from an anonymous donor who grew up in the area.
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque has created the Small-town Dreams Initiative,...more
Nancy Van Milligen is president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.She says it's no coincidence that during this time of the year, we spend a lot of time reflecting on...more
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.