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Charlotte, N.C. 28202-4012
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Fast Facts About The Duke Endowment

  • Private foundation founded in 1924 by industrialist and philanthropist James Buchanan Duke with an initial gift of $40 million
  • Additional $67 million given in 1925 upon Mr. Duke's death
  • Serves the people and communities of North Carolina and South Carolina
  • Supports programs benefiting higher education, health care, child services and rural church life
  • Has current assets of $2.2 billion
  • Since 1925, has awarded $2.6 billion in total grants
  • In 2008, awarded $204 million in grants

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