Dubuque Community Y
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE DUBUQUE COMMUNITY Y, UTILIZING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, LEADERSHIP, AND EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN, MEN, AND YOUTH BY BUILDING HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY WITH EMPHASIS ON RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, CARING, HONESTY, AND THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM AND PREJUDICES.
- Income
- $5.9 million
- Spending
- $3.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 6.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 49%
- Employees
- 239
- Volunteers
- 250
- Highest pay
- $180,906, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $1.4 million spent. THE DUBUQUE Y IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD. IN 2025, WE OPERATED 4 LICENSED CHILDCARE SITES, SERVING 200 CHILDREN IN OUR LICENSED CHILDCARE PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE 1 LICENSED CHILDCARE SITES AND 3 BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL SITES. IN ADDITION TO OUR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, OUR COLLABORATION WITH THE DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT INCLUDED OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF IOWA VOLUNTARY 4 PROGRAM, OFFERING FREE STRUCTURED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FROM LICENSED EDUCATORS TO AREA FOUR YEAR OLDS. WE REACHED ANOTHER 3,000 AREA CHILDREN THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING OUR SUMMER DAY AND HORSE CAMPS, SWIM LESSONS, YOUTH SPORTS, GYMNASTICS, COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM, BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES, AS WELL AS THE HEALTHY LIVING AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ALL Y MEMBERS. AS WITH ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMING, EVERY YOUTH PROGRAM IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH OUR SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THE DUBUQUE COMMUNITY Y SERVES OVER 15,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY, OR ABOUT 1 IN 4 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. THE Y IMPACTS THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD CHILD CARE, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE, MEMBERSHIP, ONE ON ONE AND GROUP MENTORING, YOUTH, ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING, SUMMER DAY CAMP, ZIP LINING, AND THE CRISIS SERVICES SHELTER. IN ADDITION, THE Y EMPLOYS OVER 150 PEOPLE AND OFFERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO OVER 250 OF OUR NEIGHBORS. SERVING AS ONE OF THE AREA'S LARGEST PROVIDER OF LICENSED CHILDCARE, THE DUBUQUE COMMUNITY Y PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE TO OVER 250 PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. WE PROVIDE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM, FULL-DAY CHILDCARE, INFANT/TODDLER CARE AND SCHOOL AGE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE. WITH A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY, WE MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN OUR CARE TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE AND DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT. TUITION ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR CHILDCARE SERVICES AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WORKING WITH OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. THE DUBUQUE COMMUNITY Y CRISIS SERVICES SHELTER PROVIDES OVER 4,000 NIGHTS OF SAFE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES ANNUALLY TO VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT, SEXUAL ABUSE AND SEX TRAFFICKING. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO THE VICTIM IF SOMEONE IS LEAVING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP AND IS IN NEED OF A SAFE AND CONFIDENTIAL PLACE TO STAY. THE SHELTER STAFFS A 24-HOUR, 7 DAY A WEEK CRISIS AND INFORMATION LINE. FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, THE SHELTER WILL PROVIDE REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY AGENCIES. THE SHELTER WILL HELP VICTIMS GET CONNECTED WITH OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO MEET ADDITIONAL NEEDS THEY MAY HAVE. PRESERVING NEARLY 80 ACRES OF EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SPACE AT OUR UNION PARK CAMP, THE DUBUQUE COMMUNITY Y CAMPING PROGRAMS PROVIDES A LASTING EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT FOR OUR YOUTH. OUR DAY CAMPS OFFER ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE CHALLENGE AND PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL GROWTH AND SELF-RESPECT. CAMPERS DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, AND RESPECT FOR OTHER'S UNIQUE DIFFERENCES. THE DUBUQUE COMMUNITY Y PROVIDES LIFESAVING SWIMMING LESSONS, SAFETY AROUND WATER SKILLS, AND INSTRUCTION TO OVER 1,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE TRI-STATE AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE Y OFFERS BOTH COMPETITIVE AND SKILL DEVELOPING YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS AND LEAGUES TO OVER 3,000 CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. TO DATE, WE HAVE PROVIDED $250,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO OTHER AREA NON-PROFITS THROUGH OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, BECAUSE AT THE DUBUQUE Y, NO CHILD, FAMILY OR ADULTS IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY.
- $853,017 spent. THE DUBUQUE Y IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, OVER 15,000 PEOPLE IN OUR AREA COMMUNITIES ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH CHRONIC DISEASE AND OBESITY, FAMILIES WRESTLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. AS WITH EVERYTHING WE OFFER, OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, IS OFFERED TO ALL WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.
- $269,208 spent. THE DUBUQUE Y EXISTS TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR OVER 150 YEARS. OUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM, INCLUDING OUR FULLY STAFFED CRISIS SERVICE SHELTER PROVIDED OVER 4,000 NIGHTS OF SAFETY IN 2025, AS WELL AS THE RESOURCES TO EMPOWER VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO LEAVE THREATENING CIRCUMSTANCES AND MOVE FORWARD WITH SECURITY AND SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, THE SHELTER PROVIDED THESE SERVICES AT NO COST TO THE INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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