Private foundation · Salem, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Duncan Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $500 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 31 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): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $303,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $304K | $500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $155K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Gary Duncan · Salem · (540) 381-3200
- What to send
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status and proposed use of funds
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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- Gary DuncanPresident
- Rhonda DuncanVice-preside
- David DuncanSecretary/tr
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
- Childrens hospital (1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Childrens hospital | $500 |