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Private foundation · Charlotte, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Duke Energy Foundation

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $32K
Typical grant
$8,500 to $24K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $16K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County, Sumner County · plus 39 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): 2 of 2.
Total giving that year
$25.6M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$25.6M$32K2
2023$29.7M$50K4

How to apply

Contact
Charlotte · 9803738711
What to send
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Deadlines
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Limits
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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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  • Amy StreckerPresident
  • Dominique JohnsonVice president
  • Jonathan MillerTreasurer
  • Mike HendershottAssistant treasurer
  • Lindsay SchallSecretary
  • Julie S JansonTrustee
  • Kodwo Ghartey-TagoeTrustee
  • Steven K YoungTrustee
  • Brian D SavoyTrustee
  • Harry K SiderisTrustee
  • Dhiaa M JamilTrustee
  • Louis RenjelTrustee
  • Ron RisingTrustee
  • Alex GlennTrustee
  • Bonnie TitoneTrustee
  • Sasha WeintraubTrustee
  • Scott BatsonTrustee
  • Preston GillespieTrustee

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

  • Public assistance stlf

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Duke Energy Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson CountyNashville, Davidson CountyPublic assistance stlf$24K
Mid-Cumberland Community Action AgencyGallatin, Sumner CountyPublic assistance stlf$8,500

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