How to apply
Online application at www.mcdonoughcharitablefoundation.org/apply Contact: McDonough Foundation, Po Box 296, Dubuque, Ia, 5635870533 Deadlines: April 1 through may 31 each year Restrictions: Unwritten but generally limited to charities in northeast iowa
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 90 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy FamilyDubuque, IA | Platform for excellence campaign | $50K |
| Community Foundation of Greater DubDubuque, IA | Training and evidence based activities for students | $15K |
| Dubuque Community YmcaywcaDubuque, IA | Crisis services staff pay funding | $15K |
| Iowa Leagl AidDubuque, IA | Underwrite costs of legal services to women in seven-county area | $15K |
| Opening DoorsDubuque, IA | Consolidate core programs & services to 1398 central ave | $15K |
| Riverview CenterDubuque, IA | Sexual assault crisis intervention & prevention services project | $15K |
| The Power of Prayer IncAsbury, IA | Increase community awareness in power of prayer chapel | $15K |
| Community Solutions of Eastern IaDubuque, IA | Funding for housing helpline | $15K |
| Camp CorageousMonticello, IA | Remodel & refurbish 1 of 3 cabins | $10K |
| Dubuque Regional Humane SocietyDubuque, IA | General support | $10K |
| Hills DalesDubuque, IA | Playground equipment | $10K |
| St Mark Youth EnrichmentDubuque, IA | Hiring veted educators and provide training | $10K |
| Mindful MinutesDubuque, IA | Provide annual brain health kits | $10K |
| Clarke UniversityDubuque, IA | General support | $10K |
| Red Basket ProjectDubuque, IA | Cots of leasing operational space | $9,000 |
| River Bend FoodbankDubuque, IA | Dubuque & jackson co mobile food pantries | $7,500 |
| Tri-State ViatsLamotte, IA | Immigrant food and supplies | $7,500 |
| Foundation of Dubuque Public SchoolDubuque, IA | 1/2 costs of outdoor adventure program | $6,500 |
| DurideDubuque, IA | Provide free & half-proce rides to those receiving public assistance | $6,000 |
| Camp Albrecht Acres of the MidwestSherrill, IA | Update to laura's lodge | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Dream CenterDubuque, IA | Student sponsorships for after school and summer programs | $5,000 |
| Four Mounds FoundationDubuque, IA | Support heart program | $5,000 |
| Grand Opera HouseDubuque, IA | New balcony handrails | $5,000 |
| Vision to LearnDubuque, IA | Provide students with vision screenings, eye exams and glasses | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de PaulDubuque, IA | Provide gift card at end of program/classroom | $5,000 |
| Inspiration Stables IncLA Motte, IA | Indoor riding arena | $5,000 |
| Almost Home DubuqueDubuque, IA | Funding to supplement operating budget | $5,000 |
| Crescent Community Health CenterDubuque, IA | Transportation for patients | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Museum of ArtDubuque, IA | Construction and operations for first 6 months in. new space | $5,000 |
| Friends of Bellevue State ParkBellevue, IA | Funding renovations of bathroom, kitchen and ballroom | $5,000 |
| Centrally RootedDubuque, IA | Maintaining positions for 2 americorps vista members | $4,000 |
| Oelwein Elementary PTOOelwein, IA | Provide rock climbing walls for both elementary buildings | $4,000 |
| Four Oaks Family Children's ServiceDubuque, IA | Parent education & gfamily support | $3,500 |
| City of SherrillSherrill, IA | Handicap accessible pavilion and bathroom | $3,500 |
| Dubuque Food PantryDubuque, IA | Purchase eggs & milk | $3,000 |
| Jones County Family CouncilAnamosa, IA | Purchase of various supplies and resource directory | $3,000 |
| Uinited Way of Dubuque Are Tri-StatDubuque, IA | Purchase of multicultural books | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater DubDubuque, IA | 2025 bernard playground and recreation project | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater DubDubuque, IA | Dyersville campaign for grade level reading | $3,000 |
| Aquin Litle AngelsCascade, IA | Installation of updated playground equipment | $3,000 |
| Carnegie Stout Public Library FoundDubuque, IA | Smartstitch s-1501 purchases | $2,500 |
| Dubuque County Historical SocietyDubuque, IA | Low or no cost admissions for those below federal poverty level | $2,500 |
| Dubuque Visiting Nurse AssociationDubuque, IA | Expand programs for 2 nurses and 1 social worker to provide 354 hours for birthing suites | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Ia Western IEpworth, IA | Program developmen`t, supplies & volunteer training | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of the HeartlandDubuquie, IA | Financial literacy curriculum for 143 dubuque co students | $2,500 |
| Lamotte Area AdvancementLA Motte, IA | Replace chain link fence around updated multi use court | $2,500 |
| Scouting America - Ne Iowa CouncilDubuque, IA | Design, printing and flyer distribution to promote recruitment events | $2,500 |
| St Patrick's School - AnamosaAnamosa, IA | New intercom system | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson CoDubuque, IA | Hire coordinator to work with 4 schools in jackson co | $2,500 |
| Brain Health NowDubuque, IA | Professional development | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of Greater DubDubuque, IA | Provide monthly books to children in clayton co school district | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of Greater DubDubuque, IA | Jones co reading program | $2,500 |
| Dolly Parton Imagination LibraryMaquoketa, IA | Book each month for registered preschoolers in jackson co | $2,500 |
| Dbq and Jackson Co Habitatt for HumDubuque, IA | Construction and installation of casing, base trim & interior doors on project | $2,500 |
| Dubuque Arts CouncilDubuque, IA | Support costs of compensating artists in residence | $2,500 |
| Dubuque County LibraryEpworth, IA | Handicap accessible doors for 2 entrances | $2,500 |
| Honor Flight of DubuqueDubuque, IA | Fund 2 honor flights for may 18th and 19th | $2,500 |
| LA Salle Catholic SchoolHoly Cross, IA | Provide updated resources for math and reading | $2,500 |
| Moms Connect DubuqueDubuque, IA | Expand services for moms in the program | $2,500 |
| Rise LtdElkader, IA | Remodel oelwein day habitation center | $2,500 |
About this foundation
James & Melita a McDonough Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dubuque, Iowa, administered in care of First Community Trust N a, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does James & Melita a McDonough Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Online application at www.mcdonoughcharitablefoundation.org/apply Deadlines: April 1 through may 31 each year.
How much does James & Melita a McDonough Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $436K across 90 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does James & Melita a McDonough Foundation give?
Iowa (90 grants), per its latest filing.
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