Private foundation · Charlotte, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Duke Energy Foundation
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $32,300 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $8,500 to $23,800.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $32,300
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $8,500 to $23,800 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $16,150, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $25.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.6M | $32K | 2 |
| 2023 | $29.7M | $50K | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Charlotte · (980) 373-8711
- What to send
- See following statement
- Deadlines
- See following statement
- Limits
- See following statement
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 (2 grants)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County | Nashville, Davidson County | Public assistance stlf | $24K |
| Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency | Gallatin, Sumner County | Public assistance stlf | $8,500 |
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