Private foundation · Durham, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 50 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5M | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.6M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Executive director · durham · 9194935591
- What to send
- Information provided upon request
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Margaret Mimi O'brienExecutive director
- Dr Yomi AdigunTreasurer
- George BiddleTrustee
- C Russell BryanVice chair
- E'vonne Coleman-CookTrustee
- Lois DeloatchMdbf allocations committee
- N Allison HaltomMdbf allocations committee
- Ben JonesChair
- Dr Jackie LooneyTrustee
- Joe LucasTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Arts grant
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuits & Banjos Festival - Unmanageable | Nashville, Davidson County | Arts grant | $10K |
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