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


Nc Trend: J.B. Duke's Legacy Persists Through His Endowment Dedicated to the Future of the Carolinas.
Foundation: Duke Endowment

Duke Endowment turned 100 in December.The investment fund pledged to donate $5 billion over the next 15 years.The move is a nod to the Charlotte-based endowmenta€™s history.Duke created the...more

The Duke Endowment Disburses Remaining Helene Relief Funds
Foundation: Central Carolina Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Duke Endowment

Duke Endowment disbursed $14.4 million to relief agencies in western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.Other grantees include the United Way of Greenville County, S.C.The Community Foundation...more

McLeod Health receives $875200 in grants from The Duke Endowment - Manning Live
Foundation: Duke Endowment

Duke Endowment disbursed $14.4 million to relief agencies in western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.Other grantees include the United Way of Greenville County, S.C.The Community Foundation...more

McLeod Health Foundation receives $875200 in grants from Duke Endowment | Progressive Journal
Foundation: Duke Endowment

Duke Endowment disbursed $14.4 million to relief agencies in western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.Other grantees include the United Way of Greenville County, S.C.The Community Foundation...more

Philanthropy publications report $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment - News
Foundation: Duke Endowment

Duke Endowment disbursed $14.4 million to relief agencies in western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.Other grantees include the United Way of Greenville County, S.C.The Community Foundation...more

News Sources Cover Duke Endowment Grants to Furman, Davidson, Johnson C. Smith
Foundation: Duke Endowment

News sources cover grants to Furman, Davidson, Johnson C.Johnson, and others.Duke Endowment grants include money for research, education, health care, and other causes.The endowment also gives money...more

Foundations, major donors tackle nation's nursing shortage | Crain's Detroit Business
Foundation: AARP Foundation, Moore Foundation, Duke Endowment, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy/ Associated Press ... Philanthropic pledges announced this year to help nurses and the nursing profession...more

In It for Life: University Announces the Duke Climate Commitment
Foundation: Duke Endowment

President, Vince Price | Climate Commitment “We are also a community dedicated to purpose and commitment, a community brimming with innovation...more

Two Agencies Earn Covid-19 Grants
Foundation: Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, North Carolina Community Foundation, Duke Endowment

Two Martin County organizations received a total of $70,000 in COVID-19 relief grants.A total of 115 grants, ranging from $25,000 to $55,000, have been made across the state.The fund supports...more

$4.25M in COVID Relief Grants Distributed to Nc Nonprofits by North Carolina Community Foundation
Foundation: Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, North Carolina Community Foundation, Duke Endowment

A total of 115 grants, ranging from $25,000 to $55,000, have been made across the state by an advisory committee.A map developed by NCCF in conjunction with the Gillings School of Public Health at...more



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