Question 1

What does THE DUKE ENDOWMENT fund?

Accepted Answer

THE DUKE ENDOWMENT has funded 345 organizations with 1,259 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does THE DUKE ENDOWMENT give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, THE DUKE ENDOWMENT awarded $251,218,558 in grants. The foundation holds $3,567,263,777 in total assets. Grant data is available for 3 years, from 2021 to 2024. There are 1,259 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs THE DUKE ENDOWMENT?

Accepted Answer

THE DUKE ENDOWMENT is led by WILLIAM BARNET III (TRUSTEE), DENNIS M CAMPBELL (TRUSTEE/VICE-CHAIR), JOHN FAV CECIL (TRUSTEE), and 18 others. This information is from their 2024 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is THE DUKE ENDOWMENT located?

Accepted Answer

THE DUKE ENDOWMENT is located in CHARLOTTE, NC. Their EIN is 56-0529965. Their website is https://WWW.DUKEENDOWMENT.ORG.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from THE DUKE ENDOWMENT?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. THE DUKE ENDOWMENT accepts unsolicited proposals. NO SPECIFIC FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOR LETTERS OF INQUIRY. FORMS FOR FORMAL APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ENDOWMENT'S WEBSITE. THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MAY BE HELPFUL TO POTENTIAL GRANTEES: ELIGIBLE REQUESTS WILL BE REFERRED TO AN APPROPRIATE PROGRAM OFFICER IN OUR EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, CHILD CARE, OR RURAL CHURCH PROGRAM AREAS. THE PROGRAM OFFICER MAY REQUEST A FULL PROPOSAL, INCLUDING PROJECT DESCRIPTION, BUDGET, FUNDING SOURCES, BOARD MEMBERS, AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. IF A MEETING IS DESIRABLE, THE PROGRAM OFFICER WILL ARRANGE THIS, AS WELL AS SITE VISITS OR OTHER CONFERENCES. IF THE PROPOSAL IS ELIGIBLE AND COMPLETE, THE PROGRAM OFFICER WILL TAKE IT TO A COMMITTEE OF THE TRUSTEES. THE TRUSTEES OF THE DUKE ENDOWMENT MAINTAIN COMMITTEES FOR EACH OF THE FOUR PROGRAM AREAS. Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2024	$193,122,406	392	$492,659
2023	$170,342,540	300	$567,808
2021	$116,843,951	308	$379,363

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