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Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools (General/Operating)

At a Glance

Supports school activities not covered by taxes
Funded $165,000 in gifts to support DCSD in 2018
General, endowed, and field of interest funds

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About Us

The Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools (FDPS) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing resources for all students of the Dubuque Community School District. FDPS is dedicated to building community relationships that increase funding for programs and projects to enhance Dubuque's public education. These supportive relationships lead to  educational enrichment for all 10,500 students in the district.   

Mission

The Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools (formerly the Dubuque Community School District Foundation) promotes the importance of public education by increasing community investment for the enhancement of student achievement in the Dubuque Public Schools. The Foundation... - Is creating a permanent funding source for Dubuque Schools by raising an endowment through major and planned gifts. - Works with business and private donors to build general, endowed and designated funds for educational programs in the district. - Provides an opportunity to honor and remember past and present educators through the Tribute to Teachers Program. - Supports excellence in school libraries through the Burgart Fund for Educational Excellence. - Supports the School District’s mission of developing world-class learners and citizens of character in a safe and inclusive learning community.

Basic Information

Website:

http://www.dbqfoundation....

Email:

amyu@dbqfoundation.org

Phone:

563-588-2700

Address:

700 Locust St., Ste 195

Dubuque, IA 52001

Director:

Amy Unmacht

Director Email:

amyu@dbqfoundation.org

Year Founded:

1991

Number of Staff:

1

Success Story

The Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools purchases instruments annually to allow more children to participate in band and orchestra across the district. Mark and Cheryl Falb teamed up with Chad and Laura Chandlee and Kendall Hunt Publishing Company and made a five year pledge to support music in our schools. Deb Stevens, band director at Washington Middle School, requested a xylophone. Seth Taylor, a talented eighth-grade percussionist at Washington, was elated. “It’s a lot more fun to play on something that looks and sounds nice,” he says. Seth’s impressive solo performances on the instrument have sparked interest in percussion music, prompting Deb to plan a new before-school drum line open to students without previous music experience. “I’m not even sure I can explain what a great gift this is,” says Seth. “It’s allowing people to discover a talent they didn’t know they had.”

Fund Details

Fund Name:

Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools

Type of Fund:

Project/Operating, Agency

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Staff Contact:

Amy Unmacht

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