Kinds: Endowed
Dave Salvaterra Fund for Audubon Elementary
Dave Salvaterra believed in the inherent dignity of children, and that all children deserve to have caring adults in their lives. He embodied that belief in the way he was a father to his children, and in the way he volunteered his time. Throughout his career at Loras College he volunteered at Audubon Elementary, acting as a regular presence in the lives of children there, some of whom did not have much in their lives that was regular. He contributed to a rich partnership between Loras and Audubon, and, in the words of one stakeholder at Audubon, “made miracles happen.”
This fund supports Dave’s vision for elementary schools as a place where children are seen, are celebrated, and thrive, by increasing investment in Audubon Elementary’s programming.
Dubuque Senior Drama Booster Endowment Fund
The mission of this fund is to provide direct, dedicated, and accessible funding for ongoing advancement of Dubuque Senior High Speech and Theatre.
The Dubuque Senior Drama Boosters was founded as a tax-exempt nonprofit corporation in 2023 for the purpose of supporting the Dubuque Senior Drama Department.
This fund is endowed, meaning that donations are invested permanently, and the earnings are used to provide resources for Dubuque Senior High Speech and Theatre. Donations to this fund are eligible for the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit.
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DUBUQUE SENIOR DRAMA BOOSTERS OPERATING FUND
The Dubuque Senior Drama Department stands as a distinguished high school training program in Iowa, renowned for its excellence. This esteemed reputation reflects the unwavering commitment and hard work of its educators, mentors, and students, who devote substantial time and effort to refine their skills, nurture creativity, and deliver
exceptional performances.
Noteworthy achievements include:
● Since 1984, the Senior HS Speech Team has secured numerous accolades, including 18 Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) Individual Events Trophies, 8 IHSSA Large Group Festival Sweepstakes Trophies, and 38 Critics Choice Banners across various categories.
● The Drama Department participates annually in the Iowa Thespian Festival, where students have excelled and earned opportunities to perform on the main stage at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on the UNI campus. Additionally, the department has a rich history of attending and performing at the International Thespian Festival.
● Other recent accomplishments include annual recognition for inclusion in the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards, garnering accolades such as Outstanding Musical Production, Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding Individual Performer.
KIM BECKER TEACHER APPRECIATION ENDOWMENT FUND
Kim Becker was a teacher in the Dubuque area for many years! She retired from Kennedy Elementary school and her family wants to ensure that Kim’s passion and excitement for teaching can be carried on in the elementary classrooms of the Dubuque Community School District. This endowed fund will go towards classroom supplies for elementary teachers. Teacher will be able to fill out a short application at the beginning of each trimester and request up to $75 to spend in their classrooms. This is their way of continuing to honor the work that Kim did with students during her 40 years teaching in the classroom.
Judi Chandlee Tribute to Teachers Endowment
Year Founded 2016
At A Glance
- Fund classroom grants
- Honor a favorite teacher
About Us
The Judi Chandlee Tribute to Teachers Endowment was created to provide classroom grants to teachers in the Dubuque Community School District. The fund is named in honor of Judi Chandlee, a longtime kindergarten teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School in Dubuque. Friends, family, Dubuque Community School District staff, and the public are invited to give to in support of grants to teachers now, and forever. This fund is endowed, meaning that donations are invested permanently, and the earnings are used to provide classroom grants for current teachers in the Dubuque Community School District. Donations to this fund are eligible for the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit. Consider making a donation to the Judi Chandlee Tribute to Teachers Endowment to: give a gift in memory give a gift honoring past service give a gift honoring or thanking current service commemorate a birthday, anniversary, or holiday
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Judi Chandlee Tribute to Teachers Non-Endowed Fund
Success Story
Theressa Northouse’s students at Eisenhower Elementary School explored a real lead mine in Platteville, WI, thanks to a recent classroom grant. It was so cool, since in science we learned about rocks! We also got to see what life was like in the early 1900s. Thank you for letting us go on this awesome field trip! – Alayna, Eisenhower Student
John D. Soley Memorial Scholarship
The Bloomsday Scholarship has been established in honor of John D. Soley, a longtime teacher at Dubuque Senior High School, and Kelly J. Sullivan Soley, who dedicated her life to education and the arts. The purpose of the Bloomsday Scholarship is to support graduating seniors from Dubuque Senior High School in Dubuque, IA who will pursue post-secondary education in a teaching career.
J. L. Stangeland Memorial Scholarship
The J.L. Stangeland Memorial Scholarship has been established in honor of J.L. Stangeland, a person who enjoyed the outdoors and had a deep concern for the environment and management of our natural resources. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from the Dubuque Community School District in Dubuque, IA who will pursue post-secondary education. Recipients must be interested in pursuing a career in the fields of Environmental Science or Natural Resources, has displayed an interest in these fields by their involvement in clubs or activities such as scouting, 4-H, Sierra Club, etc.
Joe and Sue Kaesbauer Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Joe and Sue Kaesbauer Memorial Scholarship Fund herein established is for scholarships to graduating seniors from Stephen Hempstead High School and Dubuque Senior High School in Dubuque, IA who will pursue post-secondary education in art or business. Applicants should be persons of good character, demonstrate leadership, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic with strong preference for students who participate in extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, theater, clubs, or volunteering
Weidemann Family Washington Visual Performing Arts Fund
Established by the Weidemann Family to provide support to Dubuque public school programs and projects, specifically to the Visual and Performing Arts at Washington Middle School. Each year Washington Middle School is able to receive funds to support their annual musical production that involves students from 6th-8th grade, both on the stage, behind the scenes, in the orchestra pit, and more!
Seiffert Family Teacher Appreciation Fund
The Seiffert Family Teacher Appreciation Fund has been established to honor exceptional teachers at Hempstead High School in Dubuque, Iowa. The Seifferts are a family of educators. Bill Seiffert taught sociology at Hempstead for 37 years, retiring in 2010. His wife, Deb, was the librarian at Northeast Iowa Community College for 36 years, retiring in 2016. Their son, Andrew, is a social studies educator, and his wife, Alex, is a special education instructor, in Minnesota. Their daughter, Betsy, formerly an engineering professor in Florida, is now a research scientist at the Livermore National Research Lab in California.
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It is the Seiffert family wish to recognize educators who have gone above and beyond their job description to reach students and support their learning. In light of that mission, the family has created the Seiffert Family Teacher Appreciation Award to honor teachers at Hempstead High School with dollars for: Purchasing items for their personal use in the classroom Purchasing items for their department such as guest speakers, professional development seminars, etc. Purchasing items that would benefit students in the classroom such as software, novels, manipulatives, etc. A program they feel strongly about at Hempstead, such as a club, organization, team, etc. A program they feel strongly about in the district A speaker/presenter for the student body A donation to a nonprofit organization of their choice.
Past Recipients of this grant award are:
- 2019 Rita Crotty, Math Dept.
- 2020 Hempstead Care Closet-Covid Relief
- 2021 Janie Houselog, English Dept.
- 2022 Karen Weires, Math Dept.
- 2023 Natalie Nemmers, Counseling Dept.
- 2024 Glenda Davis, Science Dept.
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Sandra L. Beisker Scholarship Fund
Established by retired Hempstead Assistant Principal Registrar Sandra L. Beisker to continue service to the school and its students who share her love of literature and theatre. To be considered for this scholarship, students must be graduate of Hempstead High School, Dubuque, Iowa with a plan to enroll full-time in a degree program at a two- or four-year college or university. Preference given to student pursuing a career related to the study of English and/or theatre (examples: teacher, librarian, journalist, actor, costume designer, editor) as well as to a student who describes how any work of literature has impacted his/her own character or career choice.
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