Falb Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDubuque, Iowa · EIN 42-1393658 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$82K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
3% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra (Arts Trek) | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $36,000 |
| Dubuque Food Pantry | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $16,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club Greater Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Dubuque Museum of Art | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Dubuque Arts Council | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Dubuque Rescue Mission | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Friends of St Mary's (dba Steeple Square LLC) | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Carnegie Stout Library Foundation | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa | Bettendorf, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Northeast Iowa Council - Scouting America | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Clarke University | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Convivium Urban Farmstead | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Dubuque Community YMCA | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Finley Health Foundation | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Four Mounds Foundation | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Galena Bible Church | Galena, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Loras College | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Opening Doors | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Two by Two Character Development | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | Grimes, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250 |
| Stonehill Benevolent Foundation | Dubuque, IA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,500 | 27 |
| 2024 | $138,150 | 32 |
| 2023 | $218,900 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349100918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1393658
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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