Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation

NAPLES, FL EIN: 20-3871657

The Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Established in 2005, it operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$39.0M

+30.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

-3.3% YoY

Grant Count

-11.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

+9.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not provide a public mission statement. However, its primary funding interests include:

Education
Science and STEM education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation made an additional 35 grants totaling $1,080,000 in 2024.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Florida
Illinois
Massachusetts

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $1.6M (28%)

Ohio $1.3M (22%)

Massachusetts $950K (16%)

District of Columbia $880K (15%)

Illinois $645K (11%)

New York $130K (2%)

Rhode Island $75K (1%)

Pennsylvania $45K (1%)

+7 more states

States

Arizona District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas

Cities

Amelia IslandAtlantaBala CynwydBaltimoreBethesdaBoca RatonCharlotteChicagoCoral GablesCoral SpringsFort MyersGambierGlenviewLake BluffLexingtonMarco IslandNantucketNaplesNew YorkNiles

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total assets: $39,021,715
Total revenues: $19,223,490
Total expenses: $1,334,000
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$39,021,715	$29,993,040	$22,154,078
Revenue	$19,223,490	$8,814,787	$1,684,298
Expenses	$1,334,000	$1,241,095	$1,342,246
Qualifying Distributions	$1,193,412	$1,234,675	$1,340,000
Net Investment Income	$13,601,269	$5,805,281	$709,668
Distributable Amount	$1,520,857	$1,179,163	$1,228,159

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

202 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Heritage Foundation ($500,000), Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida ($50,000), Artis-Naples ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A Safe Place Inc Nantucket, MA	Building Campaign	$15,000
American Red Cross Washington, DC	Hurricane Helene Relief	$10,000
Artis-Naples Naples, FL	General Operating Support	$25,000
Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL	General Operating Support	$10,000
Books for Collier Kids Inc Naples, FL	New Books for Children	$10,000
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Naples, FL	Programming, Tutoring, Afterschool Care and Meals for children & teens	$3,000
Camp Blue Skies Foundation Charlotte, NC	Alan Jaffe Memorial Camp Blue Skies Endowment	$5,000
CARA Chicago, IL	Summer Social	$10,000
CATO Institute Washington, DC	General Operating Support	$25,000
Champions for Learning Naples, FL	General Operating Support	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is supported by Bruce W. Duncan.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bruce W Duncan	President	1	—
Deborah E Duncan	Vice President	1	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 3249, Naples, FL 34106-3249
Telephone: 312-475-9147
EIN: 20-3871657

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation fund?

The foundation does not provide a public mission statement. However, its primary funding interests include: • Education • Science and STEM education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 32 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $1,190,000 • Typical award range: $2,000–$540,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • The Heritage Foundation: $500,000 (General Operating Support) • Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida: $50,000 (General Operating Support) • Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation: $25,000 (General Operating Support) The foundation made an additional 35 grants totaling $1,080,000 in 2024.

Where does Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Florida • Illinois • Massachusetts

What size grants does Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation award?

In 2024, Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation's EIN?

Bruce and Deborah Duncan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3871657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.