The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation
The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $5.
The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation gave $50K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $25K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $50,042
- +1371.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $25,021
- +2843.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $25,021
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was UCS Foundation ($50K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $50K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCS Foundation Sterling Heights, MI | Educational | $50,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Detroit, MI | Educational | $42 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $5 | $50,062 | $50,042 | 2 | $50,042 | $5 |
| 2021 | $50,057 | $5 | $3,400 | $3,400 | 4 | $3,400 | $5 |
| 2020 | $53,452 | $11 | $16,473 | $15,900 | 3 | — | $11 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation is led by Karen Nichols, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Karen Nichols
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David M. Duncan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Duncan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation
How much does The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation give each year?
The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation gave $50K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
Where does The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation operate?
The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Michigan.
What is The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation's EIN?
The Richard and Barbara Duncan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0073445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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