The Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment is a private foundation established in 1924 by African American educator and philanthropist James B. Duke. It provides grants and funding to support health care, education, and children’s services primarily in North Carolina and South Carolina. Its goal is to improve the well-being of communities, people, and organizations through strategic investments, helping to strengthen institutions and foster community development. The foundation operates with a focus on sustainable impact, ensuring resources contribute to long-term improvements in the areas it serves.