W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke
W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke is a private foundation based in Greenville, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including religious and local/community organizations.
W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke at a glance
In short: W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke gave $245K across 82 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $244,720
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 82
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,984
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $975
- Total assets
- $397,722
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (15 of 82, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 425 W Longmeadow Road, Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: (252) 355-0702
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Son Set Ministries ($106K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
385 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 380 grants of 385 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. Other recipient-state shares were Colorado, 7%; Maryland, 4%; Virginia, 3%; and Florida, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 82 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $480; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2020) to $265K (2024). In 2025 it made 82 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Son Set Ministries Ayden, NC | Unrestricted, Religious | $105,500 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted, Local/Community | $16,000 |
| Christ Hope Church Greenville, NC | Unrestricted, Religious | $12,200 |
| Children's Home Society of NC Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted, Local/Community | $10,000 |
| Mt Airy Center Davidsonville, MD | Unrestricted, Religious | $9,000 |
| Baptist Childrens Homes of NC Thomasville, NC | Unrestricted, Local/Community | $6,000 |
| Building Hope Community Life Center Greenville, NC | Unrestricted, Local/Community | $5,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of the Coastal Plai Winterville, NC | Unrestricted, Local/Community | $5,000 |
| KOJ Ministries Clermont, FL | Unrestricted, Religious | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted, Religious | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $397,722 | $266,993 | $251,971 | $244,720 | 82 | $244,720 | $201,839 |
| 2024 | $392,313 | $232,718 | $269,471 | $264,674 | 67 | $264,674 | $397,490 |
| 2023 | $493,495 | $106,691 | $211,107 | $207,690 | 80 | $207,690 | $204,309 |
| 2022 | $416,123 | $128,990 | $204,879 | $199,971 | 75 | $199,971 | $115,933 |
| 2021 | $611,515 | $500,434 | $162,093 | $159,623 | 81 | $159,623 | $228,513 |
| 2020 | $210,022 | $104,907 | $96,036 | $94,995 | 73 | — | $94,195 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations categorized as religious or local/community. Among the recipients, Son Set Ministries says its mission is to promote religious education among youth and the application of those teachings as an alternative to violence and isolation. Building Hope Community Life Center describes programs intended to help young students and families build spiritual, moral, and educational skills. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 82 grants totaling $244,720. Awards ranged from $20 to $105,500, with a median of $975. The largest grants included $105,500 to Son Set Ministries, $16,000 to Young Life, $12,200 to Christ Hope Church, and $10,000 to Children’s Home Society of NC. Other grants included $6,000 to Baptist Childrens Homes of NC and $5,000 each to Building Hope Community Life Center, Boys Girls Club of the Coastal Plai, and KOJ Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists W Russell Duke Jr as president and Patricia Davis Duke as treasurer.
W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke is led by W Russell Duke Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
W Russell Duke Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Davis Duke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: E Lawrence Davis III (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke
How much does W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke give each year?
W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke gave $245K across 82 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $265K across 67 grants.
What is W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke's typical grant size?
W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke's median grant in 2025 was $975, and its average grant was $2,984, across 82 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke that year got $480 on average.
Where does W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke give grants?
W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke gives mostly in North Carolina: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, NC (26 grants), Raleigh, NC (6 grants), Bath, NC (6 grants) and Farmville, NC (4 grants).
Does W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (79 of 82) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke's largest grantees?
W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke's largest 2025 grantees include Son Set Ministries ($105,500), Young Life ($16,000) and Christ Hope Church ($12,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke?
W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke reported $398K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $267K.
What does W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations categorized as religious or local/community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Does W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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