Ay Mcdonald Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-6119514
Foundation Overview
Based in Dubuque, IA, Ay Mcdonald Charitable Foundation has awarded 421 grants totaling $3,668,458 to organizations in Iowa, Texas and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $300,000, with a median award of $2,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,668,458
Total Assets
$8,577,638
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
60
Median Grant
$2,500
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%
19 of 60 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
83% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Dubuque (82%), Des Moines (4%), Sherrill (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+55%
Strong 55% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (36%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ay Mcdonald Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albia Boosters Club | $1,000 | Albia, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2024 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IA, US | Health | 2024 |
| Asbury Civic And Recreation | $500 | Asbury, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Benefit The Vets | $1,000 | Worthington, IA, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Dubuque | $7,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Elizabethtoncarter County | $1,000 | Elizabethton, TN, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Camp Albrecht Acres | $2,500 | Sherrill, IA, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Centennial Cross Incorporated | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| City Of Shullsburg Wi | $500 | Schullsburg, WI, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Clarke University | $7,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Crescent Community Health Center | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Dickeyville Park Foundation | $25,000 | Dickeyville, WI, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Dubuque Arts Council | $2,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Dubuque Community Emergency Responder Training Facility | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Dubuque Main Street | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | $10,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| East Dubuque Booster Club | $2,500 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Epworth Elementary Parent Teach Organization | $1,000 | Epworth, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | $28,500 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Fountain Of Youth | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Four Oaks | $3,500 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Ginter Thanksgiving | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Grand Opera House | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Grant County Fair | $1,000 | Lancaster, WI, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | $20,230 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Hills & Dales | $56,200 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $120,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Holy Ghost | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Holy Ghostimmaculate Conception Parish | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Hospice Of Dubuque | $2,100 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2024 |
| Inspiring Community | $5,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Iowa College Foundation | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Leadership Texarkana | $750 | Texarkana, TX, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Loras College | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Marys Inn Maternity Home | $4,205 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College (Nicc) | $20,000 | Peosta, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Opening Doors | $7,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2024 |
| Platteville Fire Department Inc | $1,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Riverview Center | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Scouting America | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Special Olympics | $2,000 | Grimes, IA, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| St Columbkille's Elementary School And Parish | $50,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | $7,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Steeple Square | $12,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Story Book Hill | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Two By Two | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| United Way | $50,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Unity Point Health Visiting Nurses Association | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2024 |
| University Of Dubuque | $40,833 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Uw Platteville | $250 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Variety (Children's Charity Of Iowa) | $6,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Wasda Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Water Well Trust | $5,000 | Davidson, NC, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| Ymca-ywca | $300,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Health | 2024 |
| Dubuque Arts Council | $2,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | $9,250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Grand Opera House | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Dubuque Museum Of Art | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| St Columbkille's Elementary School And Parish | $50,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| East Dubuque District Library | $8,333 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College (Nicc) | $20,000 | Peosta, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Uw Platteville | $1,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Two By Two | $10,235 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | $7,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | $28,500 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Iowa College Foundation | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Wasda Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Clarke University | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $110,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Loras College | $1,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Dubuque | $1,100 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2023 |
| Mile Monsters Inc | $500 | Hillsborough, NJ, US | Health | 2023 |
| Vna Jr Board | $600 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2023 |
| Avery Foundation | $5,235 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2023 |
| Area Residential Care | $5,235 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2023 |
| Compass To Care | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2023 |
| Opening Doors | $7,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IA, US | Health | 2023 |
| Little Heroes League | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2023 |
| Eagles Autisim Challenge | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Health | 2023 |
| Riverview Center | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Camp Albrecht Acres | $2,500 | Sherrill, IA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Quad Cities | $2,500 | Davenport, IA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Marys Inn Maternity Home | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Benefit The Vets | $1,000 | Worthington, IA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Hills & Dales | $51,200 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| United Way | $50,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Steeple Square | $14,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| Duride Of Dbq | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| St Columbikes Church | $750 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Kiwanis Club Of Dubuque Foundation | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Holy Ghostimmaculate Conception Parish | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Dubuque Main Street | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Asbury Civic And Recreation | $500 | Asbury, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Jamestown Fire Dept | $1,000 | Kieler, WI, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Sertoma Club | $2,610 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | $20,210 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Holy Ghost | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| River Valley Initiative Foundation | $10,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Village Of Poynette Police Dept | $5,000 | Poynette, WI, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| East Dubuque Booster Club | $2,500 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Public Affairs | 2023 |
| Colts Youth Organization | $5,235 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Fountain Of Youth | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Dubuque | $5,200 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Miracle League Of Dubuque | $5,235 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Dubuque County Early Childhood | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club (Tennessee) | $1,500 | Elizabethton, TN, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Elizabethtoncarter County | $1,000 | Elizabethton, TN, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,344 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Story Book Hill | $150 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | $4,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Centennial Cross Incorporated | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Grand Opera House | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Dubuque Museum Of Art | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Dubuque Arts Council | $2,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| University Of Dubuque | $5,000 | Dubuque, WI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| East Dubuque Library | $8,333 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Ghost | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Duride Of Dbq | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Western Dubuque Booster Club | $300 | Epworth, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Loras College | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| University Of Dubuque | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Iowa College Foundation | $9,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $100,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Nicc | $16,160 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $1,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Clarke University | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | $4,500 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa Center For Advancement | $5,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Two By Two | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | $20,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Nicc Fund For Excellence | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Wasda Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| American Cancer Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Dubuque | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Dubuque | $100 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Compass To Care | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Opening Doors | $7,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Camp Albrecht Acres | $2,500 | Sherrill, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Hills & Dales | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Steeple Square | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| United Way | $90,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | $3,500 | Grimes, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Asbury Civic And Recreation | $500 | Asbury, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| East Dubuque Booster Club | $2,500 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | $4,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Ginter Thanksgiving Dinner | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| River Valley Initiative Foundation | $7,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Dubuque Visiting Nurses | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Miracle League Of Dubuque | $40,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Dubuque | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $150 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Dubuque | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievemnet | $656 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Story Book Hill | $150 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Troop 91 Boy Scouts | $100 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Mississippi Walleye Club | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | $4,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Centennial Cross Incorporated | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Grand Opera House | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Dubuque Museum Of Art | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Dubuque Arts Council | $2,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| University Of Dubuque | $5,000 | Dubuque, WI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| East Dubuque Library | $8,333 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Ghost | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Duride Of Dbq | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Western Dubuque Booster Club | $300 | Epworth, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Loras College | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| University Of Dubuque | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Iowa College Foundation | $9,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $100,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Nicc | $16,160 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $1,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Clarke University | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | $4,500 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa Center For Advancement | $5,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Two By Two | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | $20,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Nicc Fund For Excellence | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Wasda Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| American Cancer Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Dubuque | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Dubuque | $100 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Compass To Care | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Opening Doors | $7,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Camp Albrecht Acres | $2,500 | Sherrill, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Hills & Dales | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Steeple Square | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| United Way | $90,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | $3,500 | Grimes, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Asbury Civic And Recreation | $500 | Asbury, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| East Dubuque Booster Club | $2,500 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | $4,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Ginter Thanksgiving Dinner | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| River Valley Initiative Foundation | $7,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Dubuque Visiting Nurses | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Miracle League Of Dubuque | $40,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Dubuque | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $150 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Dubuque | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievemnet | $656 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Story Book Hill | $150 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Troop 91 Boy Scouts | $100 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Mississippi Walleye Club | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | $4,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Centennial Cross Incorporated | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Grand Opera House | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Dubuque Museum Of Art | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Dubuque Arts Council | $2,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| University Of Dubuque | $5,000 | Dubuque, WI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| East Dubuque Library | $8,333 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Ghost | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Duride Of Dbq | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Western Dubuque Booster Club | $300 | Epworth, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Loras College | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| University Of Dubuque | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Iowa College Foundation | $9,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $100,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Nicc | $16,160 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $1,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Clarke University | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | $4,500 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa Center For Advancement | $5,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Two By Two | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | $20,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Nicc Fund For Excellence | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Wasda Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| American Cancer Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Dubuque | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Dubuque | $100 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Compass To Care | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Opening Doors | $7,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2022 |
| Camp Albrecht Acres | $2,500 | Sherrill, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Hills & Dales | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Steeple Square | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| United Way | $90,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | $3,500 | Grimes, IA, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| Asbury Civic And Recreation | $500 | Asbury, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| East Dubuque Booster Club | $2,500 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | $4,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Ginter Thanksgiving Dinner | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| River Valley Initiative Foundation | $7,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Dubuque Visiting Nurses | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2022 |
| Miracle League Of Dubuque | $40,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Dubuque | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $150 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Dubuque | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievemnet | $656 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Story Book Hill | $150 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Troop 91 Boy Scouts | $100 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Mississippi Walleye Club | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Health | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Dubuque | $1,600 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Dubuque | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Clarke University | $30,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Dubuque County Early Childhood | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Dubuque Main Street | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2021 |
| Dubuque Museum Of Art | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | $4,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| East Dubuque Fire Department | $2,000 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Public Affairs | 2021 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | $20,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Grand Opera House | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| Hill Crest Family Services | $4,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2021 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2021 |
| Hills & Dales | $2,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $100,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Iowa College Foundation | $8,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement | $200 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Junior Achievemnet | $150 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Loras College | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Make A Wish Iowa | $500 | Urbandale, IA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Nicc | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| River Valley Initiative Foundation | $3,340 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2021 |
| Riverview Center | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Steeple Square | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Story Book Hill | $150 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Svdp | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2021 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $1,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Two By Two | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| University Of Dubuque | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Veterans Freedom Center | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2021 |
| East Dubuque School District | $10,000 | Dubuque, IL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Albia Community Schools | $10,000 | Albia, IA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Uw - Platteville Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Educational | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $500 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Camp Albrecht Acres | $2,500 | Sherrill, IA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Dubuque Area Labor Harvest | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Dubuque Food Pantry | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Area Residental Care | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Dubuque | $2,100 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2021 |
| Opening Doors | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2021 |
| East Dubuque District | $8,333 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Public Affairs | 2021 |
| Asbury Fire Department | $500 | Asbury, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2021 |
| City Of Epworth | $2,500 | Epworth, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2021 |
| New Vienna Tractor Pullers Association | $500 | Newvienna, IA, US | Puiblic Affairs | 2021 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | $3,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2021 |
| Elizabethton City Schools | $10,000 | Elizabethton, TN, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Western Dubuque School District | $10,000 | Farley, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Wahlert Catholic High School | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Veterans Freedom Center | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2020 |
| University Of Dubuque | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| University Of Dubuque | $33,333 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| University Of Dubuque | $10,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| United Way | $11,250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| United Way | $11,250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| United Way | $11,250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| United Way | $11,250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Two By Two | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| The Miracle League Of Dubuque | $40,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2020 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $1,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Svoip | $200 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2020 |
| Svdp | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2020 |
| Story Book Hill | $100 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Steeple Square | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| St Elias Orthodox Church | $2,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Riverview Center | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| River Valley Initiative Foundation | $3,190 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2020 |
| Outrun The Rays | $25,000 | Farley, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Nicc | $10,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Nicc | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| National Ms Society | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Health | 2020 |
| National Mississippi River Museum | $125,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Multicultural Family Center | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Miracle League Of Dubuque | $40,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Mentor Dubuque | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Make A Wish Iowa | $1,000 | Urbandale, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Loras College | $10,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Key West Fireems Association | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2020 |
| Junior Achievemnet | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Heartland | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement | $365 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Iowa Mgia | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2020 |
| Iowa College Foundation | $8,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | $10,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Hills & Dales | $560 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | $2,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2020 |
| Hill Crest Family Services | $2,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Dubuque And Jackson Counties | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Grand Opera House | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | $20,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| East Dubuque Fire Department | $1,000 | East Dubuque, IL, US | Public Affairs | 2020 |
| Dubuque Water Sports Club | $200 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2020 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | $4,500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Dubuque Museum Of Art | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Dubuque Main Street | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2020 |
| Dubuque County Early Childhood | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Dubuque Community School District | $10,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Dubuque Arts Council | $500 | Dubuque, IA, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Dash Pool Expansion | $8,333 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Cleveland Clinic Transplant Team | $500 | Cleveland, OH, US | Health | 2020 |
| Clarke University | $20,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Dubuque | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Dubuque | $250 | Dubuque, IA, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Health | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Dubuque, IA, US | Health | 2020 |
| 1st Congretional Church | $16,667 | Dubuque, IA, US | Public Affairs | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Ay Mcdonald Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 42-6119514 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4800 CHAVENELLE RD Dubuque, IA 52002-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ay Mcdonald Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Robert D Mcdonald Ii |
|---|---|
| Director | Chad A Huntington |
| Vice President | Scott A Knapp |
| Cfo, Treasurer & Secretary | Andrew D Wickham |
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