2024-10-18T14:38:04-05:00 2023-12-31 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 800 Nicollet Mall Ste 1300 Minneapolis MN 554027033 990 2023-01-01 421441694 Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools FOUN 5635882700 700 Locust Street 195 Dubuque IA 52001 Chelsea Cox Executive Director 5635882700 2024-10-09 1 1 Deb Nelson CPA P01264758 6122536500 2024-10-09 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Chelsea Cox 700 Locust Street 195 Dubuque IA 52001 209912 0 X www.dbqfoundation.org X 1994 IA Committed to providing resources for all students of the Dubuque Community School District. 12 12 0 14 0 0 197716 191625 11010 9605 712 5052 -1631 -290 207807 205992 131340 137854 0 0 45116 63387 0 0 3545 39369 40247 215825 241488 -8018 -35496 187377 153408 4837 5371 182540 148037 X Support student achievement by promoting investment in the Dubuque Public Schools. 0 0 215712 137854 9605 Dubuque Community School District started the Foundation (DCSDF) as a means of developing alternative forms of funding education in our community. The Board examines every possible avenue for raising funds, including applying for grants and solicitations from organizations and firms in the Dubuque area who are served by the Dubuque Community School District. In mid-2008 the Board of Directors entered into a partner affiliate agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD). This arrangement allows the DCSDF to utilize the expertise and resources of the CFGD yet maintain autonomy in decision making and development.Statement continued on Schedule O.A primary function of the Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools (FDPS) is to establish endowed and non-endowed funds that support educational initiatives in Dubuque's Public Schools. These funds are managed in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD) and they are considered CFGD's assets. They do not appear on FDPS balance sheets or financial statements, so they are not reported on our 990. 215712 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 X Chelsea Cox 5635882700 700 Locust Street Dubuque IA 52007 Lauren Czeshinski President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Zach Hodge Immediate Past President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Katie Stork Vice President/President Elect 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Mathew Langenberg Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Derek Olberding Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dawn McCoy Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mimi Holesinger Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Maureen Quann Director until Dec 2023 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nan Welch Director until Dec 2023 1.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Weidemann Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tammy Duehr Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Eipperle Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Whitney Sanger Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Schauer Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Chelsea Cox Exec. Director as of Jun 2023 28.00 X 32535 0 404 Amy Unmacht Exec. Director until May 2023 28.00 X 24186 0 726 56721 0 1130 0 0 0 1 0 45185 146440 191625 Project Administration 561000 9605 9605 9605 5052 5052 3630 45185 3920 -290 -290 205992 9605 0 4762 137854 137854 32964 23075 6593 3296 25820 25820 151 151 4452 3705 498 249 1600 1600 12758 8400 4358 4936 4936 1535 1535 70 70 2177 2177 1885 1885 1260 1260 Program expenses 12865 12865 Parking 564 564 Commission fee expense 467 467 Memberships and Publica 130 130 241488 215712 22231 3545 174404 139442 12973 13966 187377 153408 4837 5371 4837 5371 X 169567 134071 12973 13966 182540 148037 187377 153408 X -35496 993 X 0 0 0 X 163638 185421 208390 197716 191625 946790 163638 185421 208390 197716 191625 946790 141604 805186 798 701 474 712 5052 7737 1215 2185 3400 957927 35864 0.84060 0.81380 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Beneficial interest in assets held at Community Fdtn of Greater Dubuque 13966 13966 FDPS Luncheon 48815 45185 3630 3920 48815 45185 3630 3920 3920 -290 1 Dubuque Community School District 2300 Chaney Rd Dubuque IA 52001 426001531 134354 0 Support operational expenses and provide the oppportunity for students to be involved in music 1 0 Part I, Line 2: The Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools was established to fund education in the community. The Board of Directors reviews requests for funds and the funds are distributed to the Dubuque Community School District. The Dubuque Community School District then distributes the funds to the schools in the community. The Foundation and the Dubuque Community School District have a close working relationship therefore ensuring the funds are used for the intended purpose. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Chelsea Cox Exec. Director as of Jun 2023 32535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 404 0 32939 0 0 0 Amy Unmacht Exec. Director until May 2023 24186 0 0 0 0 0 726 0 0 0 24912 0 0 0 Form 990, Schedule J, Part II: Amy Unmacht, Executive Director until May 2023, and Chelsea Cox, Executive Director as of June 2023 , were compensated by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, an unrelated organization, for services to the Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools. Calendar year compensation paid is reported on Part VII of the Form 990. The Foundation reimburses the Community Foundation for all salary, benefits, and payroll expenses. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a: The Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools does not submit Form W-2. The Executive Director is compensated by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for services to the Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools. The Foundation reimburses the Community Foundation for all compensation expenses. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Executive Committee has authority to exercise all the powers of the Board of Directors between meetings. Written reports of the actions of the Executive Committee are submitted ot the Board of Directors a the next meeting following the actions. The Executive Committee consists of the President of the Foundation, a Vice President designated by the board, Secretary, and Treasurer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors prior to filing with the IRS. The return will be reviewed by the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Executive Director and board members are required to review and complete a Conflict of Interest Policy annually. The completed policies are reviewed by the Governance and Nominations Committees. Any individual deemed to have a conflict must abstain from voting on the matter. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Foundation for Dubuque Public School board reviews the Executive Director's compensation on an annual basis and takes into account market analysis, comparable salaries, and job performance. After review, the board approves any salary adjustments. The process and determination is documented in the board minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Gain on beneficial interest in assets held at Community Foundation 993.