Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in East Dubuque, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,785 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$89,785
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was down from $91,600 the year before.
69% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,150 | 50 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $91,600 | 36 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $89,785 | 42 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 16 | $44,310 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $26,200 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $2,625 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $2,400 |
| Illinois | 3 | $2,050 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,600 |
| Missouri | 2 | $1,200 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1,200 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Spaces | Donation | $25,000 |
| Crescent Community Health Center | Donation | $22,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque | Donation | $5,000 |
| United Way ServicesDubuque Area TriStates | Donation | $5,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Donation | $4,000 |
| Bethany Home | Donation | $2,000 |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $1,560 |
| Foundation for Dubuque Community Schools | Donation | $1,000 |
| East Dubuque Fire Department | Donation | $1,000 |
| Bridge Street Mission | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Eastview Community Center | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Edmonds Driftwood Players Inc | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Electrical Board of Missouri and Illinois Foundation | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| High Point Quilt Guild | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Joyful Hope Station | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Mayo Clinic | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Mission of Hope | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Princeton Chamber of Commerce | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Puget Sound Honor Flight | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Special Olympics South Dakota | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| The Bond Between | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Veterans Freedom Center | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Iowa Agape Caf of Iowa City | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Feed My Sheep Inc | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| iCan Shine Inc | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Iowa Inc | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Marion Park and Recreation Foundation Inc | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| NAMI Dubuque Nat Alliance on Mental Illness DBQ | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Revival Center UPC | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Wolf Creek Habitat and Rescue | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $800 |
| Habitat for Humanity Seattle King County | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $725 |
| Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $600 |
| Central Iowa Shelter and Services | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $600 |
| The Legacy Foundation | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $400 |
| Snip N Save | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $400 |
| New Glarus Cares Community Foundation Inc | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $400 |
| River City Habitat for Humanity Inc | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $400 |
| Inland Northwest Honor Flight | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristi Dahlke
- Alice Vontalge
Questions people ask
Does Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation give?
$89,785 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristi Dahlke (Svp- Cfo) and Alice Vontalge (Secretary).
What does Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and housing and homelessness.