DUKEENDOWMENT.ORG ABOUT THE DUKE ENDOWMENT
Working to help the people and build the communities of North Carolina and South 2020 GRANTMAKING Carolina by nurturing children, promoting health, educating 167 TOTAL minds and enriching spirits, NEW GRANTS since 1924. $203.6 million A total of $171.4 million was distributed, some of which was from commitments approved in previous years. ABOUT THE DUKE ENDOWMENT
OUR WORK The Duke Endowment fulfills the visionary genius and “It will be seen that I have innovative legacy of James Buchanan Duke, one of the endeavored to make provision greatest industrialists and philanthropists of the 20th in some measure for the needs of century. While many other organizations bear the Duke mankind along physical, name, the Endowment is distinct and independent. mental and spiritual lines…” The Endowment is one of the largest private foundations in the United States. Through our four program areas, JAMES BUCHANAN DUKE we distribute more than $125 million in grants annually INDENTURE OF TRUST to organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina.
CHILD & FAMILY WELL-BEING By expanding opportunities for vulnerable children, we hope to help them lead successful lives as they mature.
HEALTH CARE By improving access to quality health care, we seek to enhance the lives of individuals and the vitality of communities in the Carolinas.
HIGHER EDUCATION By increasing access to exceptional educational opportunities, we aspire to cultivate individual potential and improve communities.
RURAL CHURCHES By supporting rural United Methodist churches and their leaders, we aim to expand church outreach in communities throughout the region.
LEADERSHIP
Minor M. Shaw John F.A.V. Cecil Constance F. Gray Kenneth D. Weeks Jr., M.D. Chair Trustee Trustee Trustee Greenville, South Carolina Asheville, North Carolina Winston-Salem, North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina
Dennis M. Campbell, Ph.D. Ravenel B. Curry III J. Trent Jones Judy Woodruff Vice Chair Trustee Trustee Trustee Durham, North Carolina New York, New York Sun Valley, Idaho Washington, District of Columbia
Jean G. Spaulding, M.D. Pamela L. Davies Charles C. Lucas III Rhett N. Mabry Vice Chair Trustee Trustee President Durham, North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina
William Barnet III Harris E. DeLoach Jr. Clarence G. Newsome Trustee Trustee Trustee Spartanburg, South Carolina Hartsville, South Carolina Mint Hill, North Carolina
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