The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation
The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2023)
- $9,500
- -4.3% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $890K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Support | $890,220 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $9,500 | — | — |
| 2022 | $9,500 | $9,925 | $9,925 | — | — |
| 2021 | $9,500 | $9,925 | $9,925 | — | — |
| 2020 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $900,000 | $890,220 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation is led by James Scott Gibson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James Scott Gibson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Klotman MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pencina
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia T. Maynard
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Borrelli
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keely Kelly
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ellen O'Briant (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Jennifer Ellis (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Laurianne Torres (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Monica Elam (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Mikki Berry (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Carolyn Mackman (2020) — Former Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation
What is The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation?
The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Durham, NC.
Where does The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation operate?
The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation's EIN?
The Duke University School of Medicine Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2247203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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