Delaware County nonprofits raise more than $13,500 on Great Give Day

The Foundation for the Future of Delaware County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, is excited to announce that Delaware County nonprofits raised $13,515 on this year’s Great Give Day, which was held May 18.

The total includes a $2,500 matching gift from the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County, which provided a $250 match for participating nonprofits that raised $250.

The following local nonprofits participated:

• Abby Osterhaus Memorial Fund
• Community Childcare of Manchester
• Delaware County Historical Society
• Delhi Public Library
• Ed-Co Pride
• Edgewood Board of Economic Development
• Fairview Cemetery Association
• First Presbyterian Church, Manchester, IA
• Manchester Public Library
• Maquoketa Valley Dollars for Scholars
• Regional Medical Center
• Ryan Community Endowment

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.