Duke University
Private foundation NCEIN 56-0532129
Duke University is a private foundation based in NC (EIN 56-0532129). Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing reports about $1.8M in grants paid across 61 awards in 2021. Its largest giving areas are Community Development, Human Services, Education. This profile is built from public 990-PF giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.
Funding capacity & financials (FY2021)
From Duke University's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.
Leadership & board
Officers, directors & key staff from Duke University's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).
Who does the Duke University fund?
The Duke University is a private foundation that awards grants primarily in NC, IL, CA. According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2021), it paid about $1.8M across 61 grants, concentrated in Community Development, Human Services, Education and Arts Culture.
What types of organizations does the Duke University fund?
The Duke University's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Community Development, Human Services, Education and Arts Culture. Recent recipients include Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center, City Of Durham, El Futuro INC. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.
How much does the Duke University give, and what is a typical grant?
In FY2021, the Duke University awarded about $1.8M across 61 grants — an average grant of about $30K and a median of about $10K.
Where does the Duke University award grants?
The Duke University awards grants primarily in NC, IL, CA, based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.
Does the Duke University accept unsolicited grant applications?
Like most private foundations, the Duke University generally does not publish an open application cycle — many fund by invitation or through existing relationships. This profile reflects the funder's giving history from public IRS Form 990-PF filings, not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the Duke University's current guidelines before reaching out.
Who are recent Duke University grant recipients?
Recent Duke University grant recipients include Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center ($258K); City Of Durham ($255K); El Futuro INC ($124K); Urban Ministries Of Durham INC ($101K); Serveminnesota ($100K); Families Moving Forward ($100K). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.
Example Duke University grant recipients
A sample from the funder's 990-PF giving records. The full list is on GrantSonar.
| Emily Krzyzewski Family Life CenterNC | $258K |
| City Of DurhamNC | $255K |
| El Futuro INCNC | $124K |
| Urban Ministries Of Durham INCNC | $101K |
| ServeminnesotaMN | $100K |
| Families Moving ForwardNC | $100K |
| Legal Aid Of North Carolina INCNC | $90K |
| Chabad At Duke Ug INCNC | $75K |
Based on the Duke University's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2021). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.
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