Doris Duke Management Foundation
The Doris Duke Management Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its stated primary charitable activity is supporting the tax-exempt mission of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc. and its affiliated entities: it employs staff who, by contract, support the foundation’s grant programs and provide administrative staff support for affiliated foundations.
Doris Duke Management Foundation at a glance
In short: Doris Duke Management Foundation gave $678K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $677,795
- +282.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +128.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,362
- +67.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,500
- Total assets
- $20,638,508
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Doris Duke Management Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 444 Madison Avenue 10Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (908) 243-3619
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doris Duke Management Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz ($200K). Together the top 10 received $646K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, and 30% went to recipients in Colorado. The remaining reported shares were Michigan, California, and Oregon, at 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Doris Duke Management Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $678K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $678K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Washington, DC | Event Sponsorships to Advance the Organization's Tax-Exempt Mission. | $200,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute Longmont, CO | Event Sponsorships to Advance the Organization's Tax-Exempt Mission. | $100,000 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy Washington, DC | Event Sponsorships to Advance the Organization's Tax-Exempt Mission. | $80,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance Inc Washington, DC | Event Sponsorships to Advance the Organization's Tax-Exempt Mission. | $75,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Event Sponsorships to Advance the Organization's Tax-Exempt Mission. | $50,000 |
| Greenlatinos Boulder, CO | Event Sponsorships to Advance the Organization's Tax-Exempt Mission. | $35,000 |
| Hispanic Access Foundation Washington, DC | Event Sponsorships to Advance the Organization's Tax-Exempt Mission. | $30,000 |
| Culturesource Detroit, MI | Event Sponsorships to Advance the Organization's Tax-Exempt Mission. | $26,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Berkeley, CA | Event Sponsorships to Advance the Organization's Tax-Exempt Mission. | $25,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation Corvallis, OR | Event Sponsorships to Advance the Organization's Tax-Exempt Mission. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,638,508 | $25,165,690 | $25,403,628 | $677,795 | 16 | $1,231,895 |
| 2023 | $22,534,077 | $21,349,326 | $21,223,916 | $177,258 | 7 | $4,873,334 |
| 2022 | $12,428,355 | $13,675,035 | $14,314,132 | $10,150 | 2 | $10,150 |
| 2021 | $16,535,132 | $14,155,611 | $14,155,611 | $5,500 | 2 | $5,500 |
| 2020 | $16,912,493 | $12,641,293 | $12,641,293 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its primary charitable activity as supporting the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc. and affiliated entities. The listed 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz says it provides training for young musicians and jazz education programs; First Nations Development Institute says it advances Indigenous peoples’ participation in the economy; and GreenLatinos says it convenes Latino leaders around natural resources and conservation issues affecting Latino communities.
Other 2024 recipients describe missions including increasing philanthropic investment in Native communities (Native Americans in Philanthropy), connecting Latinos and others to opportunities (Hispanic Access Foundation), and advancing creative and cultural expression in Southeast Michigan (CultureSource).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $677,795. Grant amounts ranged from $45 to $200,000, with a median of $25,500. The grants were described as event sponsorships to advance recipients’ tax-exempt missions.
Among the largest awards were $200,000 to the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, $100,000 to First Nations Development Institute, $80,000 to Native Americans in Philanthropy, and $75,000 to Land Trust Alliance Inc. Other notable awards included $50,000 to Colorado State University, $35,000 to GreenLatinos, and $30,000 to Hispanic Access Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samsher Gill as CEO/president; Peter Simmons as COO/treasurer through February 2024; Erica Dziedzic as secretary/counsel; and Eileen Oberlander as director of finance and treasurer. It also lists William H. Wright as director/chairperson, Anthony S. Fauci as vice chairperson, and Afsaneh Beschloss, Brooke Jones, Catherine Marron, and David S. Wilcove as directors.
Doris Duke Management Foundation is led by Samsher Gill, CEO & President on every filing since 2021; 4 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samsher Gill
CEO & President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$766K (2021) → $978K (2024)
William H. Wright
Director & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Oberlander
Director of Finance & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$313K (2024)
Afsaneh Beschloss
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Marron
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David S. Wilcove
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Talty
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Lynn Miranda
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Schmidt Campbell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nannerl O. Keohane
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vishakha N. Desai
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jt Batson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Walensky
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Dziedzic
Secretary & Counsel
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$229K (2020) → $388K (2024)
Peter Simmons
COO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
$483K (2020) → $478K (2024)
Anthony S. Fauci
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Angela K. Mwanza (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Clive Gillinson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Edward P. Henry (2020–2021) — CEO & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $978K, to Samsher Gill (CEO/President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Doris Duke Management Foundation
How much does Doris Duke Management Foundation give each year?
Doris Duke Management Foundation gave $678K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 7 grants.
What is Doris Duke Management Foundation's typical grant size?
Doris Duke Management Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,500, and its average grant was $42,362, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Doris Duke Management Foundation give grants?
Doris Duke Management Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does Doris Duke Management Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Doris Duke Management Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Doris Duke Management Foundation's largest grantees?
Doris Duke Management Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz ($200,000), First Nations Development Institute ($100,000) and Native Americans in Philanthropy ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doris Duke Management Foundation?
Doris Duke Management Foundation reported $20.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25.2M.
What does Doris Duke Management Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its primary charitable activity as supporting the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc. and affiliated entities. The listed 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doris Duke Management Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Doris Duke Management Foundation's EIN?
Doris Duke Management Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4008718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Doris Duke Management Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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