The Duke Endowment



The Duke Endowment is a private foundation established in 1924 by James B. Duke.


James B. Duke and his family were innovative business leaders and visionary philanthropists. The foundation is considered to be his philanthropic legacy.


The Duke Endowment has worked to help people strengthen communities in North and South Carolina through nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds, and enriching spirits.

Web Address

www.dukeendowment.org

Social Media Links

Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheDukeEndowment

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Recent News from Duke Endowment


Nonprofit news roundup, 10.18.13 « Philanthropy North Carolina
Foundation: IBM Corporation, North Carolina Community Foundation, Duke Endowment, Weaver Foundation

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy — Nick Milligan of Winston-Salem, nominated by ... Outstanding Philanthropic Organization — Graphic Visual Solutions in...more

10.2.13 N.C. Nonprofit News | Philanthropy Journal
Foundation: Duke Endowment

Duke Endowment gives $3.4 million for universities to study student resilience, the Nature Conservancy protects more than 700000 acres in North Carolina,...more

06.12.13: NC News Bits
Foundation: Duke Endowment

The Independent College Fund of North Carolina has completed its 2012-13 annual campaign with gifts totaling more than $2.5 million, making it the most successful year in its history. These funds...more

02.13.13.: NC News Bits
Foundation: Duke Endowment

Construction of the $53 million center took two years and was paid for almost entirely with philanthropic contributions, including $35 million from The Duke Endowment, part of a $50 million gift in...more

News about grants, gifts
Foundation: Duke Endowment, Triangle Community Foundation

News about grants, gifts. Triangle Community Foundation announced that more Triangle-area children attended camp through the Send A Kid To Camp program during summer 2012 than ever before. The...more

Davidson College Gets $45-Million for Expansion Plan ...
Foundation: Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment has donated $45-million to Davidson College to support an ambitious construction and renovation effort at the North Carolina campus, writes the Charlotte Business Journal. The gift...more

Todd Cohen Fired from Philanthropy Journal
Foundation: North Carolina Community Foundation, Duke Endowment

Todd Cohen was fired from Philanthropy Journal, which he had edited since it began its column in the News and Observer in 1991. The exile of Cohen and other staff members comes just two years...more

Founding Editor Fired Due to Cost-cutting Shakeup
Foundation: North Carolina Community Foundation, Duke Endowment

The founding editor of Philanthropy Journal, Todd Cohen, and three other employees got fired last June 30 due to cost-cutting shakeup. According to the overseer of the Philanthropy Journal at the...more

Bair Foundation Child & Family Ministries Receives $35,000 Grant
Foundation: Duke Endowment

The Bair Foundation Child & Family Ministries has recently received a $35,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to fund targeted recruitment efforts for foster families in neighborhoods of...more

Peer Learning Teleconferences for Social Innovation Fund Applicants
Foundation: REDF, Duke Endowment, Venture Philanthropy Partners

Scaling What Works, an initiative of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, is hosting four technical assistance calls for those preparing or thinking about preparing applications to the third...more



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