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foundation

Overview

Paul G. Duke Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Paul G. Duke Foundation
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Summary

The Paul G. Duke Foundation, established in 1983, focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Miami County through grants supporting social services, education, health, and civic activities. With over 700 grants awarded totaling $16.8 million, the foundation aims to improve community welfare and support innovative programs. Organizations primarily serving Miami County and aligned with the foundation's mission are encouraged to apply, fostering a collaborative approach to community enhancement.

Overview

About the Foundation The Paul G. Duke Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of The Columbus Foundation, was established in 1983. The Duke Foundation carries forward the charitable tradition started by Paul G. Duke, a Miami County businessman and philanthropist, who grew his local Duke Garden Centers into a national lawn and garden service, ChemLawn. The Paul G. Duke Foundation continues to carry out its founder’s mission, to be a catalyst to enhance the quality of life in the Miami County area, through its focus on programs benefiting children, young Paul G. Duke Foundation Grant Grantmaking Focus Programs benefiting children, young adults, and families primarily in the Miami County area in the categories of: Social Services;Education;Health;Community & Civic Activities The Duke Foundation’s grantmaking process is supported by The Columbus Foundation. To apply for a grant from the Duke Foundation, an account with The Giving Store on The Columbus Foundation’s website is required.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations that provide services primarily in the Miami County area and that are aligned with the foundation’s mission and grantmaking focus are encouraged to apply for grants.We invest in a broad range of nonprofit organizations working to strengthen and improve our community.

Ineligibility

Generally, grants are not made for religious purposes, budget deficits, staff positions, or projects that are normally the responsibility of a public agency.

What The Paul G Duke Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
19
Total given
$673K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$6,000–$250K
  • By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Troy, OH; Piqua, OH; Tipp City, OH.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 58% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Waco Air Museum and Learning Center · Troy, OH

    Education

    $250K

  • Lincoln Community Center Association · Troy, OH

    Education

    $52K

  • Mentoring Partnership of Miami County · Troy, OH

    Education

    $50K

  • Miami County Dental Clinic · Troy, OH

    Health

    $50K

  • Community Rides · Troy, OH

    Neighborhood

    $40K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitssocial-serviceseducationhealthcarecommunity-development

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