Community improvement

McCarthy-Bush Foundation

The foundation supports organizations involved with education, health, human services, and religion.

Heerema (Bruce & Sandy) Charitable Foundation

Giving primarily for Christian organizations and schools.

Knapp (William C.) Charitable Foundation

Giving primarily for community development; some giving also for education, health associations, and federated giving programs.

Clarinda Foundation

The Clarinda Foundation envisions a successful locale made up of safe, thriving, and diverse people, supported by a strong and active charitable sector that is essential to our quality of life and motivates public involvement through philanthropy. 

Stanley Group Charitable Foundation

The foundation supports organizations involved with education and community development.

Klauer Foundation Trust

Giving to higher education scholarship funds, the arts, and health and human services.

Green (Ralph & Sylvia G.) Charitable Foundation

Giving for the arts, education, the environment, and human services.

Forster (James W. and Ella B.) Charitable Trust

To give primarily for community improvement.

U. S. Bancorp Foundation, Inc.

The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, employment, housing, youth development, human services, and community development.

Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

The Community Foundation awards grants in the areas of Health and Human Services; Education; Neighborhoods and Community Development; the Environment; Children, Youth, and Families; and Arts and Culture.