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Staff members at The Duke Endowment have deep expertise in their fields. For members of the media seeking sources for news stories related to our work, or for questions about The Duke Endowment, please contact:

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Director of Communications
The Duke Endowment
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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 $2.7 billion
  • Since 1925, has awarded nearly $2.8 billion in total grants
  • In 2010, awarded $152 million in new grants, and distributed nearly $111 million in ongoing multi-year commitments approved in previous years

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Child-Centered Approach

The Children's Home Society works with hard-to-place children to involve them in finding adoptive families.

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Student Outreach

The Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership brings students and their neighbors together.

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Healthier Workplaces

NC Prevention Partners was recognized for its work in promoting healthy eating in hospitals.

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Supporting Ministries

The United Methodist Church in North Carolina is working to strengthen connections with Hispanic and Latino families.