The Lord Foundation of North Carolina
Provide financial assistance to duke university for the support of selected research, teaching, or other academic programs in select engineering fields.
The Lord Foundation of North Carolina at a glance
In short: The Lord Foundation of North Carolina gave $22.2M across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $11.1M), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $22,182,891
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $11,091,446
- Median grant
- $11,091,446
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who The Lord Foundation of North Carolina funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Duke University ($22.2M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $955K (2021) to $266.5M (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $22.2M.
*2022: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2022: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Support | $21,878,950 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Support | $303,941 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022* | — | $18,540,977 | $22,352,437 | $22,182,891 | 2 | $18,540,977 |
| 2021 | $23,094,681 | $641,441 | $19,081,851 | $955,485 | 1 | $641,441 |
| 2020 | $33,947,928 | $260,177,139 | $266,633,115 | $266,517,700 | 1 | $260,177,139 |
*2022: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About The Lord Foundation of North Carolina
Based on IRS filings
The Lord Foundation of North Carolina is a public charity focused on Education, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22.2M. Net investment income was $18.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lord Foundation of North Carolina is led by Judge Robert Winston Carr Jr., Director & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Judge Robert Winston Carr Jr.
Director & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Finneran Jr.
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Kornbluth
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Kirk Unruh Jr.
Director
Director & President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Monserrate
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred McCorkle
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Lynch
Director & Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Bonifield
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ravi V. Bellamkonda (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
- Former: James F. Amos (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Lord Foundation of North Carolina
How much does The Lord Foundation of North Carolina give each year?
The Lord Foundation of North Carolina gave $22.2M across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. The 2022 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2021 it gave $955K across 1 grant.
What is The Lord Foundation of North Carolina?
The Lord Foundation of North Carolina is a public charity focused on Education, based in Durham, NC.
Where does The Lord Foundation of North Carolina operate?
The Lord Foundation of North Carolina has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Lord Foundation of North Carolina's EIN?
The Lord Foundation of North Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1415423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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