Dupaco Community Credit Union

About Dupaco Community Credit Union

A $860,000 general-support grant to Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation in 2023 stands out in Dupaco Community Credit Union’s recent giving, and it signals how closely the funder’s philanthropic work is tied to local community institutions. Through Dupaco Foundation and the R.W. Hoefer Foundation, Dupaco supports nonprofits, scholarships, grants and sponsorships that strengthen communities and advance member financial wellbeing. Recent grants show a steady mix of community development, education, financial capability, and basic-needs support. The foundation’s largest awards sit alongside a long list of smaller operating grants, including $124,500 to Creative Adventure Lab in 2025 for general support and $45,540 to Holy Family Catholic Schools in 2025 for general support. Those awards fit a broader pattern of backing organizations that serve children, families, and local civic life in the Dubuque area and beyond. The foundation’s work also includes scholarship support for students, reflecting one of its stated priorities. Within the same giving structure, Dupaco combines community grants with renewable scholarships and sponsorships, creating a portfolio that reaches both nonprofit organizations and individual learners. The result is a grantmaking profile centered on local institutions and practical support for community wellbeing.

What Dupaco Community Credit Union Funds

Education appears across Dupaco Community Credit Union’s giving in both nonprofit support and scholarships. In 2024, the foundation gave $45,000 to Holy Family Catholic Schools for general support, and its scholarship programs are built around renewable awards for students. Community development is another clear thread. The foundation awarded $25,000 to Greater Dubuque Development Corporation in 2025 for general support, matching its stated emphasis on community development and economic opportunity. Basic needs and public-serving infrastructure also show up in recent grants. Dupaco gave $10,000 to American Red Cross in 2023 for general support, and $10,000 to MercyOne Dubuque Foundation in 2024 for general support. The recent list also includes cultural and civic organizations such as Dubuque Museum of Art and National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, both supported with general grants.

How Dupaco Community Credit Union Gives