A Y Mcdonald Mfg Co Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDubuque, Iowa · EIN 42-6119514 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$879K
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ymca-Ywca | Dubuque, IA | Public affairs | $300,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | Dubuque, IA | Educational | $120,000 |
| Hills & Dales | Dubuque, IA | Human services | $56,200 |
| St Columbkille's Elementary School and Parish | Dubuque, IA | Educational | $50,000 |
| United Way | Dubuque, IA | Human services | $50,000 |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Educational | $40,833 |
| Foundry Education Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | Educational | $28,500 |
| Dickeyville Park Foundation | Dickeyville, WI | Public affairs | $25,000 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | Dubuque, IA | Public affairs | $20,230 |
| Loras College | Dubuque, IA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College (Nicc) | Peosta, IA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Steeple Square | Dubuque, IA | Human services | $12,500 |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | Dubuque, IA | Public affairs | $10,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Youth services | $7,500 |
| Clarke University | Dubuque, IA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | Dubuque, IA | Cultural | $7,500 |
| Opening Doors | Dubuque, IA | Health | $7,500 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | Dubuque, IA | Educational | $7,500 |
| Variety (Children's Charity of Iowa) | Des Moines, IA | Human services | $6,800 |
| Centennial Cross Incorporated | Dubuque, IA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Grand Opera House | Dubuque, IA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Inspiring Community | Platteville, WI | Public affairs | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Dubuque, IA | Youth services | $5,000 |
| Two by Two | Dubuque, IA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Water Well Trust | Davidson, NC | Human services | $5,000 |
| Marys Inn Maternity Home | Dubuque, IA | Human services | $4,205 |
| Four Oaks | Cedar Rapids, IA | Human services | $3,500 |
| Camp Albrecht Acres | Sherrill, IA | Human services | $2,500 |
| East Dubuque Booster Club | East Dubuque, IL | Public affairs | $2,500 |
| Scouting America | Dubuque, IA | Youth services | $2,500 |
| Hospice of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Health | $2,100 |
| Dubuque Arts Council | Dubuque, IA | Cultural | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | Grimes, IA | Human services | $2,000 |
| Albia Boosters Club | Albia, IA | Public affairs | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Dubuque, IA | Health | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Chicago, IA | Health | $1,000 |
| Benefit the Vets | Worthington, IA | Human services | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Elizabethtoncarter County | Elizabethton, TN | Youth services | $1,000 |
| Crescent Community Health Center | Dubuque, IA | Public affairs | $1,000 |
| Dubuque Main Street | Dubuque, IA | Public affairs | $1,000 |
| Epworth Elementary Parent Teach Organization | Epworth, IA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Fountain of Youth | Dubuque, IA | Youth services | $1,000 |
| Grant County Fair | Lancaster, WI | Public affairs | $1,000 |
| Holy Ghost | Dubuque, IA | Public affairs | $1,000 |
| Holy Ghostimmaculate Conception Parish | Dubuque, IA | Public affairs | $1,000 |
| Platteville Fire Department Inc | Platteville, WI | Public affairs | $1,000 |
| Riverview Center | Dubuque, IA | Human services | $1,000 |
| Wasda Scholarship Fund | Glen Ellyn, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| Leadership Texarkana | Texarkana, TX | Public affairs | $750 |
| Asbury Civic and Recreation | Asbury, IA | Public affairs | $500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Dubuque, IA | Youth services | $500 |
| City of Shullsburg Wi | Schullsburg, WI | Public affairs | $500 |
| Ginter Thanksgiving | Dubuque, IA | Public affairs | $500 |
| Unity Point Health Visiting Nurses Association | Dubuque, IA | Health | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Washington, DC | Health | $500 |
| Dubuque Community Emergency Responder Training Facility | Dubuque, IA | Public affairs | $250 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Dubuque, IA | Public affairs | $250 |
| Story Book Hill | Dubuque, IA | Youth services | $250 |
| Uw Platteville | Platteville, WI | Educational | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $878,618 | 60 |
| 2023 | $523,922 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102470
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6119514
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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