W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke

GREENVILLE, NC EIN: 56-2069802

The W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke Foundation is a private foundation established in 2006 and based in Greenville, North Carolina. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees, functioning as a grantmaking foundation that supports local and community initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$392K

-20.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$265K

+27.4% YoY

Grant Count

-16.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+52.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds unrestricted grants for local/community, educational, religious, and historical purposes. Its giving focuses on:

Faith-based and religious nonprofits
Christian organizations
Education
Human services
Philanthropy and grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation made 75 grants in 2024, with total giving of approximately $264,674. Recent notable grants include:

Grant Range

s:**

Average Grant

amount documented in recent filings.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, with particular emphasis on local and community-based organizations in the Greenville area.

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $478K (75%)

Colorado $60K (9%)

Virginia $38K (6%)

Florida $24K (4%)

Missouri $10K (2%)

Arizona $7K (1%)

District of Columbia $7K (1%)

Michigan $7K (1%)

+9 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Indiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina Nebraska New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

AlbermarleArlingtonAydenBathBethelBooneBuies CreekChapel HillCharlotteCharlottesvilleClermontColorado SpringsDavidsonvilleDurhamEaganElizabeth CityErieFarmvilleFort WayneFort Worth

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $392,313
Total Revenues: $232,718
Total Expenses: $269,471
Total Liabilities: $0
Total Giving: $264,674

Revenue Composition (2024):

Grants and contributions: $100,061
Investment income and dividends: $5,154

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$392,313	$493,495	$416,123
Revenue	$232,718	$106,691	$128,990
Expenses	$269,471	$211,107	$204,879
Qualifying Distributions	$264,674	$207,690	$199,971
Net Investment Income	$397,490	$204,309	$115,933
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

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

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Son Set Ministries ($100,000), Community Crossroads Center ($12,000), KOJ Ministries ($7,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ	Unrestricted, Religious	$1,500
Bath Fire Department Bath, NC	Unrestricted, Local/Community	$300
Bath High School Preservation Bath, NC	Unrestricted, Local/Community	$200
CareNet Counseling East Greenville, NC	Unrestricted, Local/Community	$1,100
Carolina Pregnancy Center Greenville, NC	Unrestricted, Local/Community	$2,500
Center for Christianity and Scholar Durham, NC	Unrestricted, Educational	$2,500
Center for Family Violence Preventi Greenville, NC	Unrestricted, Local/Community	$2,500
Boys Girls Club of the Coastal Plai Winterville, NC	Unrestricted, Local/Community	$5,000
Community Crossroads Center Greenville, NC	Unrestricted, Local/Community	$12,000
Duke University Durham, NC	Unrestricted, Educational	$250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
W Russell Duke Jr	President	1	—
Patricia Davis Duke	Treasurer	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke fund?

The foundation primarily funds unrestricted grants for local/community, educational, religious, and historical purposes. Its giving focuses on: • Faith-based and religious nonprofits • Christian organizations • Education • Human services • Philanthropy and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 75 grants in 2024, with total giving of approximately $264,674. Recent notable grants include: • Son Set Ministries: $100,000 (unrestricted, religious) • Christ Hope Church: $73,789 (unrestricted, religious) • Fellowship of Christian Athletes: $7,500 (unrestricted, religious) **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $25 to $120,201, with an average grant amount documented in recent filings.

Where does W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, with particular emphasis on local and community-based organizations in the Greenville area.

What size grants does W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke award?

In 2024, W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke awarded 67 grants totaling $265K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke's EIN?

W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2069802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.