Clayton County nonprofits raise more than $25,000 on Great Give Day
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The Clayton County Foundation for the Future, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, is excited to announce that Clayton County nonprofits raised $25,625 on this year’s Great Give Day, which was held May 18.
The total includes a $3,000 matching gift from the Clayton County Foundation for the Future, which provided a $250 match for participating nonprofits that raised $250.
The following local nonprofits participated:
- Alexander McGregor Endowment
- Central Community Scholarship Foundation
- Clayton County Conservation
- Clayton County Foundation for the Future
- Clayton County Freedom Rock
- Elkader Opera House
- Emma Big Bear Foundation
- Ewalu Bible Camp and Retreat Center
- Foundation of Cornerstone Communities
- Froelich Foundation for the Preservation of Farm Tractor History, Inc
- Garnavillo Historical Society
- Guttenberg Fire Department
- Guttenberg Public Library
- Imagine the Possibilities
- Immanuel Preservation Society
- Main Street Elkader
- Mederville Cemetery
- MFL MarMac Dollars for Scholars Endowment
- Monona Family Aquatic Center
- Monona Garden and Trail Endowment
- Motor Mill Foundation
- Paws on Your Heart Pet Rescue
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque hosts Great Give Day each year as part of its mission to strengthen local nonprofits and inspire giving. The May 18 event gave a major boost to area nonprofits by bringing in 2,453 gifts and $347,658 for organizations across the Community Foundation’s seven-county service region.
“Strong nonprofits help build strong communities, and that’s why supporting their work is a priority for the Community Foundation,” said Peter Supple, director of nonprofits at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. “Our community really shines on Great Give Day and shows the generosity Iowans are known for. We appreciate everyone who contributed. Every gift makes a difference.”
This year, a record 190 organizations participated, representing Dubuque, Allamakee, Clinton, Clayton, Delaware, Jackson and Jones Counties. Since 2014, Great Give Day has raised over $2.8 million for local nonprofits.
Throughout the day, participating organizations competed for $22,750 in bonus prizes contributed by corporate sponsors.
The Community Foundation thanks the many generous sponsors, donors and participating nonprofits that made Great Give Day 2022 a success.
Great Give Day Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
- Dupaco Community Credit Union
- MidWestOne Bank
Gold Sponsors
- Theisen’s Home*Farm*Auto
- Foundation for the Future of Delaware County
- Klauer Manufacturing
Silver Sponsors
- Avantax Planning Partners (formerly Honkamp Krueger Financial Services)
- First Community Trust
- GreenState Credit Union
- Ohnward Bancshares
- The Vogt Group
Media Sponsors
- Radio Dubuque
- Telegraph Herald
To view the final results, visit greatgiveday.org.