Delaware County nonprofits raise over $13,000 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 over $13,375 on this year’s Great Give Day, May 13.

The total includes a $3,250 matching gift from the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County, which provided a $250 match for participating nonprofits that raised $250.

The following Delaware nonprofits participated:

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

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque hosts Great Give Day each year as part of its mission to strengthen area nonprofits and inspire giving.

“Strong nonprofits help build strong communities, and that’s why supporting their work is a priority for the Community Foundation,” said Peter Supple, the Foundation’s economic opportunity coordinator. “We appreciate everyone who contributed. Every gift makes a difference.”  

This year, a record number of nonprofits —182 — participated, representing Dubuque, Allamakee, Clinton, Clayton, Delaware, Jackson and Jones Counties. Since 2014, Great Give Day has raised over $2.5 million for local nonprofits. 

Throughout the day, participating organizations competed for $32,750 in bonus prizes contributed by corporate sponsors. 

The Foundation for the Future of Delaware County and the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque thank the many generous sponsors, donors and participating nonprofits that made Great Give Day 2021 a success.

Great Give Day Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor 

• Theisen’s Home*Farm*Auto

Platinum Sponsors 

• Dubuque Screw Products
• Dupaco Community Credit Union
• Radio Dubuque
• Telegraph Herald

Gold Sponsors 

• Dubuque Bank & Trust
• Foundation for the Future of Delaware County
• Klauer Manufacturing
• MidWestOne Bank

Silver Sponsors 

• The Vogt Group

To view the final results, visit greatgiveday.org.