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

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Duke Endowment


Dosher receives $450K grant, launches community health initiative
Foundation: Duke Endowment

Dosher Memorial Hospital has received the largest grant in its 86-year history: $450,000 from The Duke Endowment in Charlotte. Hospital...more

Dosher Memorial Hospital awarded $450000 grant
Foundation: Duke Endowment

SOUTHPORT -- Dosher Memorial Hospital plans to launch a community health and wellness initiative with a $450,000 grant from The...more

Dosher Memorial Hospital takes aim at 'community wellness'
Foundation: Duke Endowment

Population Health Improvement Partners Senior Director Donna Albertone (center) announced a $450,000 grant from The Duke Endowment...more

Healthy Rowan to take part in Duke Endowment initiative
Foundation: Duke Endowment

SALISBURY — A $450,000 grant from The Duke Endowment over three years is expected to help improve health in Rowan County. Healthy Rowan,...more

Southeastern Health receives grant to target local wellness issues
Foundation: Duke Endowment

LUMBERTON — Southeastern Health has been awarded a grant from The Duke Endowment to help improve health in Robeson...more

New CEO at Vulcan; Robin Hood Foundation Leader to Step Down
Foundation: Foundation Source, Duke Endowment

10 on the Philanthropy 50, The Chronicle's annual list of the most generous ... Rachel Oesterle, director of philanthropic initiatives at the...more

Livingstone partners with Novant Health to target obesity
Foundation: Duke Endowment

The grant money, provided by the Duke Endowment, is paying for the health coaches at the school as well as testing supplies. Novant Health...more

Photo courtesy of Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Foundation: Duke Endowment

Wilkes County's 13 elementary schools have a new curriculum for ... The Health Foundation provided a $10,000 grant and the school system...more

Avery County benefits from Duke Endowment grants
Foundation: Duke Endowment

As examples of changing grant direction in child care, Mabry noted that originally grants were awarded for the care of orphans housed in...more

Family Centered Treatment Foundation receives grant from The Duke Endowment
Foundation: Duke Endowment

The Family Centered Treatment Foundation, based in North Carolina, has received a $23,860 grant from The Duke Endowment. This grant will...more



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