The Duke Endowment
Charlotte, North Carolina · EIN 560529965 · Private foundation
The Duke Endowment is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $171.7M in annual giving against $2.77B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,995 grants for The Duke Endowment. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Duke Endowment funds
The Duke Endowment's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University TO COMMEMORATE THE DUKE ENDOWMENT'S AND DUKE UNIVERSITY'S SHARED CENTENNIAL (ENDOWED). | Durham, NC | $21.5M | 2023 |
| Duke University TO PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT. | Durham, NC | $13.5M | 2023 |
| Duke University TO PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT. | Durham, NC | $12.5M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Duke Endowment
The Duke Endowment's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Duke Endowment
- Does The Duke Endowment accept grant applications?
- The Duke Endowment's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Duke Endowment fund?
- The Duke Endowment's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Duke University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Duke Endowment give in grants?
- The Duke Endowment reported $171.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.00B over 1,995 grants.
- Where is The Duke Endowment located?
- The Duke Endowment is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 560529965.
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