Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDubuque, Iowa · EIN 42-6234027 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$148K
Organizations funded84
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
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
14% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Sports Foundation | Ames, IA | Live healthy iowa donation | $10,000 |
| United Way of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Greater Dubuque Development Corp | Dubuque, IA | $6,000 | |
| Walworth County Food Pantry Inc | Elkhorn, WI | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Aase Haugen Senior Services | Decorah, IA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Schools | Dubuque, IA | Platform for excellence pledge payment | $5,000 |
| Jesup High School | Jesup, IA | Sabers donation, sports complex | $5,000 |
| Opening Doors | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Boys & Girls Club | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Des Moines | West Des Moines, IA | General operating support | $3,000 |
| City of Independence | Independence, IA | Turf project pledge payment | $3,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | Atlanta, GA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities | Moline, IL | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | Dubuque, IA | Maestro sponsorship donation | $2,500 |
| Hospice of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Ia | Waterloo, IA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Iowa | Urbandale, IA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Mighty Hero Homes | Mcdonough, GA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Miracle League of Albertville Al | Albertville, IA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Recliff Community | Peachtree Corners, GA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Robert L Moore Disciple House | Conyers, GA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Two by Two | Dubuque, IA | Special project sponsorship pledge payment | $2,500 |
| Emmaus Bible College | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Dubuque, IA | Dubuque and jackson counties donation | $2,000 |
| Hillcrest Family Services | Dubuque, IA | Reflections in the park donation | $2,000 |
| Mercyone Dubuque Foundation | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Camp Courageous of Iowa | Monticello, IA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Clarke University | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Northeast Iowa Council Boy Scouts | Dubuque, IA | Council #178 scouting america support | $1,500 |
| Project Flo Association | New Hampton, IA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics of Iowa | Grimes, IA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| St Mark Youth Enrichment | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | General operating support | $1,250 |
| Creative Adventure Lab-Monticello | Monticello, IA | General operating support | $1,200 |
| Alternative Baseball Organization | Dallas, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Dubuque, IA | Relay for life support | $1,000 |
| Colts Drum & Bugle Corp | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Finley Health Foundation Inc | Dubuque, IA | Donation for birthing suite fund | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Hills and Dales Child Development Center | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Loras College | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| March of Dimes | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Operation Empower | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Red Basket Project | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Riverview Center | Dubuque, IA | Donation for evening of light | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wi | Madison, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Wi | Platteville, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Stonehill Communities Foundation | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Bridge Food & Diaper Bank | Elkhorn, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Waverly Shell Rock United Way | Waverly, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Winnmed Foundation | Decorah, IA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Dubuque Museum of Art | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $900 |
| The Salvation Army | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $900 |
| Crocus Foundation | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $600 |
| The Caring Link | Hazel Green, AL | Summer lunch box program | $600 |
| Avery Foundation | Dubuque, IA | General operating support | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 84 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $147,500 | 84 |
| 2024 | $149,500 | 74 |
| 2023 | $199,620 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600909349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6234027
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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