Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina, established in 1984. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening and uplifting communities through philanthropic support and grant funding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
-69.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$25.6M
-13.7% YoY
Grant Count
41
-56.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$624K
+97.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Duke Energy Foundation focuses on strengthening and uplifting communities with grant funding across three primary areas:
Vibrant Economies
- Workforce development training for jobs vital to the energy economy, creating a pipeline of future leaders
- Community revitalization and local economic development efforts
- Economic recovery for customers and communities facing unprecedented challenges
Local Resiliency
- Natural disaster preparedness and response programming
- Resiliency projects that prepare communities for and mitigate against the effects of extreme weather
- Projects strengthening thriving natural environments, conservation, clean water, and healthy ecosystems
Community Opportunity
- Initiatives supporting upward economic mobility and opportunity for families and individuals in the communities served
- Programs supporting the transition for communities moving toward modern energy infrastructure
- Programs reducing obstacles and promoting access to opportunity for all families and individuals experiencing financial need
Grantmaking
The Duke Energy Foundation accepts grant applications for $20,000 and less throughout the year on a rolling basis.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Duke Energy Foundation funds programs in the following states:
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Ohio
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Florida
- Piedmont Natural Gas service areas
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $21,294,251
- Total Expenses: $25,607,439
- Total Assets: $1,868,586
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Giving: Exceeds $30 million yearly
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,868,586 | $6,181,774 | $34,764,674 |
| Revenue | $21,294,251 | $1,079,979 | $61,727,547 |
| Expenses | $25,607,439 | $29,662,879 | $31,424,804 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $25,592,939 | $29,662,879 | $31,424,804 |
| Net Investment Income | $466,322 | $1,031,898 | $8,257 |
| Distributable Amount | $600,597 | $1,145,235 | $515,052 |
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
241 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Duke Energy Foundation
Duke Energy: Florida: Local Impact Grants
DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Duke Energy: Kentucky: Local Impact Grants
DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Duke Energy: North Carolina: Local Impact Grants
DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Personnel:
- Amanda Dow – Treasurer
- Jonathan Miller – Foundation Treasurer and Manager, Finance and Operations
- Loretta Murray – Manager, Florida Philanthropy
- Susan Francis – Manager, Employee Programs
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY STRECKER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DOMINIQUE JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN MILLER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MIKE HENDERSHOTT | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LINDSAY SCHALL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JULIE S JANSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KODWO GHARTEY-TAGOE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVEN K YOUNG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN D SAVOY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HARRY K SIDERIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DHIAA M JAMIL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LOUIS RENJEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RON RISING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALEX GLENN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BONNIE TITONE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SASHA WEINTRAUB | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SCOTT BATSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PRESTON GILLESPIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Duke Energy Foundation has announced several significant initiatives:
Grants - Duke Energy Foundation**Environmental Resilience (February 2026):** Committed $500,000 to support local environmental resilience programs across North Carolina
Duke Energy Foundation commits $500,000 to support local environmental resilience**Workforce Development (February 2026):** Invested $500,000 in North Carolina community colleges to strengthen the energy workforce pipeline
Duke Energy Foundation commits $500,000 to support local environmental resilience**Energy Bill Assistance (February 2026):** Approached $520,000 in energy bill assistance in South Carolina over the past year, with $187,500 in new funding following prolonged cold weather
Duke Energy invests $500,000 in North Carolina community colleges to strengthen**Impact Metrics:**
40 years of giving back, benefiting more than 20,000 nonprofits
Duke Energy volunteers donated nearly $4 million in time to nonprofits
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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