James B & Melita a McDonough
Private foundation · Dubuque, IA · EIN 48-1296843 · reported 2025
90grants reported
$2,500median award
$2,000lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$436Ktotal paid
1states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 5 of its 90 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $8,500 in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family PLATFORM FOR EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN | Dubuque, IA | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation OF Greater Dub TRAINING AND EVIDENCE BASED ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS | Dubuque, IA | $15,000 |
| Dubuque Community Ymcaywca CRISIS SERVICES STAFF PAY FUNDING | Dubuque, IA | $15,000 |
| Iowa Leagl Aid UNDERWRITE COSTS OF LEGAL SERVICES TO WOMEN IN SEVEN-COUNTY AREA | Dubuque, IA | $15,000 |
| Opening Doors CONSOLIDATE CORE PROGRAMS & SERVICES TO 1398 CENTRAL AVE | Dubuque, IA | $15,000 |
| Riverview Center SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS INTERVENTION & PREVENTION SERVICES PROJECT | Dubuque, IA | $15,000 |
| The Power OF Prayer INC INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS IN POWER OF PRAYER CHAPEL | Asbury, IA | $15,000 |
| Community Solutions OF Eastern IA FUNDING FOR HOUSING HELPLINE | Dubuque, IA | $15,000 |
| Camp Corageous REMODEL & REFURBISH 1 OF 3 CABINS | Monticello, IA | $10,000 |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | Dubuque, IA | $10,000 |
| Hills Dales PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | Dubuque, IA | $10,000 |
| ST Mark Youth Enrichment HIRING VETED EDUCATORS AND PROVIDE TRAINING | Dubuque, IA | $10,000 |
| Mindful Minutes PROVIDE ANNUAL BRAIN HEALTH KITS | Dubuque, IA | $10,000 |
| Clarke University | Dubuque, IA | $10,000 |
| Red Basket Project COTS OF LEASING OPERATIONAL SPACE | Dubuque, IA | $9,000 |
| River Bend Foodbank DUBUQUE & JACKSON CO MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES | Dubuque, IA | $7,500 |
| Tri-State Viats IMMIGRANT FOOD AND SUPPLIES | Lamotte, IA | $7,500 |
| Foundation OF Dubuque Public School 1/2 COSTS OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM | Dubuque, IA | $6,500 |
| Duride PROVIDE FREE & HALF-PROCE RIDES TO THOSE RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE | Dubuque, IA | $6,000 |
| Camp Albrecht Acres OF the Midwest UPDATE TO LAURA'S LODGE | Sherrill, IA | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Dream Center STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS FOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 |
| Four Mounds Foundation SUPPORT HEART PROGRAM | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 |
| Grand Opera House NEW BALCONY HANDRAILS | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 |
| Vision TO Learn PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VISION SCREENINGS, EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 |
| ST Vincent DE Paul PROVIDE GIFT CARD AT END OF PROGRAM/CLASSROOM | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 |
| Inspiration Stables INC INDOOR RIDING ARENA | LA Motte, IA | $5,000 |
| Almost Home Dubuque FUNDING TO SUPPLEMENT OPERATING BUDGET | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 |
| Crescent Community Health Center TRANSPORTATION FOR PATIENTS | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Museum OF Art CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS FOR FIRST 6 MONTHS IN. NEW SPACE | Dubuque, IA | $5,000 |
| Friends OF Bellevue State Park FUNDING RENOVATIONS OF BATHROOM, KITCHEN AND BALLROOM | Bellevue, IA | $5,000 |
| Centrally Rooted MAINTAINING POSITIONS FOR 2 AMERICORPS VISTA MEMBERS | Dubuque, IA | $4,000 |
| Oelwein Elementary PTO PROVIDE ROCK CLIMBING WALLS FOR BOTH ELEMENTARY BUILDINGS | Oelwein, IA | $4,000 |
| Four Oaks Family Children's Service PARENT EDUCATION & GFAMILY SUPPORT | Dubuque, IA | $3,500 |
| City OF Sherrill HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PAVILION AND BATHROOM | Sherrill, IA | $3,500 |
| Dubuque Food Pantry PURCHASE EGGS & MILK | Dubuque, IA | $3,000 |
| Jones County Family Council PURCHASE OF VARIOUS SUPPLIES AND RESOURCE DIRECTORY | Anamosa, IA | $3,000 |
| Uinited Way OF Dubuque Are Tri-Stat PURCHASE OF MULTICULTURAL BOOKS | Dubuque, IA | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation OF Greater Dub 2025 BERNARD PLAYGROUND AND RECREATION PROJECT | Dubuque, IA | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation OF Greater Dub DYERSVILLE CAMPAIGN FOR GRADE LEVEL READING | Dubuque, IA | $3,000 |
| Aquin Litle Angels INSTALLATION OF UPDATED PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | Cascade, IA | $3,000 |
| Carnegie Stout Public Library Found SMARTSTITCH S-1501 PURCHASES | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| Dubuque County Historical Society LOW OR NO COST ADMISSIONS FOR THOSE BELOW FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association EXPAND PROGRAMS FOR 2 NURSES AND 1 SOCIAL WORKER TO PROVIDE 354 HOURS FOR BIRTHING SUITES | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts OF Eastern IA Western I PROGRAM DEVELOPMEN`T, SUPPLIES & VOLUNTEER TRAINING | Epworth, IA | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement OF the Heartland FINANCIAL LITERACY CURRICULUM FOR 143 DUBUQUE CO STUDENTS | Dubuquie, IA | $2,500 |
| Lamotte Area Advancement REPLACE CHAIN LINK FENCE AROUND UPDATED MULTI USE COURT | LA Motte, IA | $2,500 |
| Scouting America - NE Iowa Council DESIGN, PRINTING AND FLYER DISTRIBUTION TO PROMOTE RECRUITMENT EVENTS | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| ST Patrick's School - Anamosa NEW INTERCOM SYSTEM | Anamosa, IA | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation OF Jackson CO HIRE COORDINATOR TO WORK WITH 4 SCHOOLS IN JACKSON CO | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| Brain Health Now PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation OF Greater Dub PROVIDE MONTHLY BOOKS TO CHILDREN IN CLAYTON CO SCHOOL DISTRICT | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation OF Greater Dub JONES CO READING PROGRAM | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| Dolly Parton Imagination Library BOOK EACH MONTH FOR REGISTERED PRESCHOOLERS IN JACKSON CO | Maquoketa, IA | $2,500 |
| Dbq and Jackson CO Habitatt for Hum CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CASING, BASE TRIM & INTERIOR DOORS ON PROJECT | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| Dubuque Arts Council SUPPORT COSTS OF COMPENSATING ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| Dubuque County Library HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE DOORS FOR 2 ENTRANCES | Epworth, IA | $2,500 |
| Honor Flight OF Dubuque FUND 2 HONOR FLIGHTS FOR MAY 18TH AND 19TH | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| LA Salle Catholic School PROVIDE UPDATED RESOURCES FOR MATH AND READING | Holy Cross, IA | $2,500 |
| Moms Connect Dubuque EXPAND SERVICES FOR MOMS IN THE PROGRAM | Dubuque, IA | $2,500 |
| Rise Ltd REMODEL OELWEIN DAY HABITATION CENTER | Elkader, IA | $2,500 |
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