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Burgart Fund for Dubuque Public School Libraries
At a Glance
- Supports Dubuque's public school libraries
- $1000 awarded annually
- Endowed fund = Support forever
About Us
Established in honor of retired Superintendent John Burgart to enhance resources in our school libraries. The Burgart Fund for Dubuque Public School Libraries is an endowed fund that grants annual awards to purchase books and materials. Investment earnings from this fund will support literacy in Dubuque FOREVER.
Mission
The Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools (FDPS) promotes the importance of public education by increasing community investment for the enhancement of student achievement in the Dubuque Public Schools. FDPS is a nonprofit organization supporting school pr
Basic Information
Phone
563.588.2700Address
700 Locust Street, Suite 195 Dubuque, IA 52001Director
Amy Unmacht
Director Email
amyu@dbqfoundation.orgSuccess Story
In January 2018, FDPS delivered a giant check in the amount of $1,000 to Dubuque Senior High School. These funds, from the Burgart Fund for Dubuque Public School Libraries, were used to purchase items for the Dubuque Senior High School library makerspace. During the visit, FDPS board and staff members introduced students to the idea of philanthropy and explained how individuals like John Burgart can make a lasting, positive impact in the community be becoming a philanthropist. A nonprofit partner of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, FDPS promotes the importance of public education by increasing community investment for the enhancement of student achievement in Dubuque's Public Schools.
Fund Details
Fund Name
Burgart Fund for Dubuque Public School Libraries
Year Founded
2009
Type of Fund
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