Duck Foundation Inc
Duck Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It reported 20 grants totaling $13,667 in 2024, all to recipients in North Carolina; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Duck Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Duck Foundation Inc gave $14K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $683.35), mostly in North Carolina. 79% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,667
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $683
- +30.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $625
- Total assets
- $337,061
- +25.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (15 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Duck Foundation Inc
- 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: 1501 E 7Th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (704) 954-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Duck Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WIB WIB Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Duck Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 19 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $627; repeat grants $688. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $625 repeat.
- 16% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $16K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charlotte, NC | Donation | $1,517 |
| WIB WIB Foundation Charlotte, NC | Donation | $1,500 |
| Debbie Robinson Morganton, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| House of Refuge Burke Morganton, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Hickory, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Lighthouse for Boys Charlotte, NC | Donation | $850 |
| Burke United Christian Morganton, NC | Donation | $750 |
| First Baptist Church Morganton, NC | Donation | $750 |
| Glen Alpine Middle School Nebo, NC | Donation | $750 |
| LMC Linville United Methodist Church Morganton, NC | Donation | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $337,061 | $118,720 | $14,584 | $13,667 | 20 | $13,667 | $68,400 | $14,597 |
| 2023 | $268,917 | $62,847 | $11,536 | $12,600 | 24 | $12,600 | $59,818 | $10,807 |
| 2022 | $217,606 | $4,078 | $10,690 | $9,200 | 20 | $9,200 | $2,087 | $8,073 |
| 2021 | $224,218 | $58,077 | $16,284 | $15,700 | 13 | $15,700 | $28,327 | $10,522 |
| 2020 | $182,409 | $30,896 | $9,100 | $9,100 | 11 | — | $24,896 | $10,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Duck Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to a range of named recipients, including churches, schools, charitable organizations and individuals.
Among the recipients, Hoskins Park Ministries Inc. describes its vision as “leading people to experience Gods love resulting in lives transformed” and says it provides resources for men facing homelessness, addiction, incarceration and health concerns. Humane Society of Charlotte Inc. says its mission is to champion companion-animal wellbeing and strengthen the bond between animals and the people who know, love and need them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $13,667. Grants ranged from $150 to $1,517, with a median grant of $625.
Among the largest listed grants were $1,517 to VARIOUS in Charlotte; $1,500 to WIB WIB FOUNDATION in Charlotte; $1,000 each to Debbie Robinson and House of Refuge Burke in Morganton, and the Salvation Army in Hickory; and $850 to The Lighthouse for Boys in Charlotte. Hoskins Park Ministries Inc. received $500, and Humane Society of Charlotte Inc. received $150.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Henry B Cantrell as president; Maude Cantrell as secretary treasurer; and John F Cantrell and Frank W Cantrell as directors.
Duck Foundation Inc is led by Henry B. Cantrell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Henry B. Cantrell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank W. Cantrell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John F. Cantrell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maude Cantrell
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Duck Foundation Inc
How much does Duck Foundation Inc give each year?
Duck Foundation Inc gave $14K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 24 grants.
What is Duck Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Duck Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $625, and its average grant was $683, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Duck Foundation Inc that year got $627 on average.
Where does Duck Foundation Inc give grants?
Duck Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (10 grants) and Morganton, NC (8 grants).
Does Duck Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Duck Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (20 grants).
Who are Duck Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Duck Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include WIB WIB Foundation ($1,500), Debbie Robinson ($1,000) and House of Refuge Burke ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Duck Foundation Inc?
Duck Foundation Inc reported $337K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Duck Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to a range of named recipients, including churches, schools, charitable organizations and individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Duck Foundation Inc?
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 Duck Foundation Inc's EIN?
Duck Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1168713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Duck Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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