Duncan Foundation
Duncan Foundation is a private foundation based in Salem, Virginia. Its 2024 filing describes its activity as receiving, administering, and distributing funds for charitable purposes, primarily to organizations determined to be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Duncan Foundation at a glance
In short: Duncan Foundation gave $304K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $303,500
- +95.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +190.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,484
- -32.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $117,421
- +51.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (85% 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 Duncan Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Gary Duncan and provide proof of 501(c)(3) status and the proposed use of funds. The filing lists no application-form requirement.
- Contact
Application contact: Gary Duncan
Mailing address: 1302 Winston Drive, Salem, VA 24153
Phone: (540) 381-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Duncan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was My Brothers Crossing ($53K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 47 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The remaining reported shares went to Ohio (7%), Maryland (3%), Texas (3%), and West Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
How Duncan Foundation gives
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $304K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| My Brothers Crossing Boones Mill, VA | Spread the Gospel | $53,000 |
| Brittany McCann Project Christiansburg, VA | Support Children in Financial Need | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church Dublin, VA | Religious Donation | $20,000 |
| Kingdom Community Health Services Roanoke, VA | Support Healthier Communtiy | $15,300 |
| Surge Ministries Christiansburg, VA | Promote Spiritual Growth | $10,000 |
| NAACP Baltimore, MD | Promote Racial Equality | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Roanoke, VA | Provide Beds to Children in Need | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lynchburg, VA | Youth Camp | $10,000 |
| King Training and Ministry Radford, VA | Religious Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,421 | $345,000 | $304,965 | $303,500 | 32 | $303,500 | $4,797 |
| 2023 | $77,386 | $150,000 | $155,831 | $155,000 | 11 | $155,000 | $3,955 |
| 2022 | $83,217 | $50,000 | $13,535 | $13,500 | 4 | $13,535 | $3,201 |
| 2021 | $46,752 | — | $3,248 | — | — | $3,248 | $2,383 |
| 2020 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | — | — | — | $508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Duncan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 states that it receives, administers, and distributes funds for charitable purposes, primarily to 501(c)(3) organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. Madison Automotive Apprentices Inc. describes its mission as creating an automotive workshop to educate students and the public, with help from James Madison University faculty. Montgomery County Emergency says it assists county residents with immediate, emergency, and temporary needs to help them maintain their households and regain self-sufficiency. The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region describes work to facilitate donations and distribute them in line with donor wishes while meeting community needs. Vittles for Vets says it provides food for American military veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $303,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $53,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest listed awards were $53,000 to My Brothers Crossing in Boones Mill, Virginia, to spread the gospel; $40,000 to Brittany McCann Project in Christiansburg, Virginia, to support children in financial need; and $20,000 each to Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, for medical research and Grace Baptist Church in Dublin, Virginia, as a religious donation. Other listed awards included $15,300 to Kingdom Community Health Services for community health and $10,000 each to Surge Ministries, NAACP, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, King Training and Ministry, Billy Williams, and Billy Nicole Goff.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are asked to provide proof of 501(c)(3) status and the proposed use of funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Duncan as president, Rhonda Duncan as vice-president, and David Duncan as secretary/treasurer.
Duncan Foundation is led by Gary Duncan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Duncan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Duncan
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rhonda Duncan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Duncan Foundation
How much does Duncan Foundation give each year?
Duncan Foundation gave $304K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 11 grants.
What is Duncan Foundation's typical grant size?
Duncan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,484, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Duncan Foundation give grants?
Duncan Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Christiansburg, VA (6 grants), Roanoke, VA (3 grants), Radford, VA (3 grants) and Salem, VA (3 grants).
Does Duncan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Duncan Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Donation" (6 grants) and "Financial Needs" (3 grants).
Who are Duncan Foundation's largest grantees?
Duncan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include My Brothers Crossing ($53,000), Brittany McCann Project ($40,000) and Cleveland Clinic ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Duncan Foundation?
Duncan Foundation reported $117K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $304K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Duncan Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it receives, administers, and distributes funds for charitable purposes, primarily to 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Duncan Foundation?
Contact Gary Duncan and provide proof of 501(c)(3) status and the proposed use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Duncan Foundation's EIN?
Duncan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1547730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Duncan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/duncan-foundation-morg_059c79a3e01f4e9388f3d90f4761d0be
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