Private foundation · Charlotte, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Duke Endowment
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $106,500
- Typical grant
- $106,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $106,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 479 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
- $251.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $251.2M | $106K | 1 |
| 2023 | $222.5M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Mr rhett n mabry president · charlotte · 7043760291
- What to send
- 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.
- Deadlines
- See statement 20
- Limits
- See statement 20
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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- William Barnet IIITrustee
- Dennis M CampbellTrustee/vice-chair
- John Fav CecilTrustee
- Ravenel B Curry IIITrustee
- Pamela DaviesTrustee
- Harris E Deloach JrTrustee
- Allyson K DuncanTrustee
- Constance F GrayTrustee (retired on 12/31/2024)
- J Trent JonesTrustee
- Charles C Lucas IIITrustee/chair
- Clarence G NewsomeTrustee
- Minor M ShawTrustee
- Jean G SpauldingTrustee/vice-chair
- Kenneth D Weeks JrTrustee (retired on 5/31/2024)
- Judy WoodruffTrustee
- Cammie R HauptfuhrerTrustee (elected on 10/08/2024)
- William F BaconVp & director of evaluation
- Rhett N MabryPresident
- Susan L McconnellVp & dir. of human resources
- Karen H RogersCfo, treasurer and sec.
- See Stmt 19 Part Vii ExplanationN/a
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
- To expand an evidence-informed program that helps people discuss divisive issues.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Matters Network | Nashville, Davidson County | To expand an evidence-informed program that helps people discuss divisive issues. | $106K |
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