Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Doris Duke Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $150
- Typical grant
- $150 to $150 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $150, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County · plus 256 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $4.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.9M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $4.4M | $150 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Doris duke foundation · new york · 9082433619
- What to send
- Letter submission - no prescribed format
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Samsher GillCeo/president
- Peter SimmonsCoo/treasurer
- Erica DziedzicSecretary/counsel
- Anthony S FauciVice chairperson
- William H WrightDir./chairperson
- Vishakha N DesaiDirector
- Marie Lynn MirandaDirector
- Nannerl O KeohaneDirector
- Afsaneh BeschlossDirector
- Mary Schmidt CampbellDirector
- Catherine MarronDirector
- John TaltyDirector
- David S WilcoveDirector
- Jt BatsonDirector (as of 01/2023)
- Brooke JonesDirector (as of 09/2023)
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Matching gift
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Matching gift | $150 |
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