The Duke Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Duke Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,795 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $64,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$140,795
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$64,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,900 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,100 | 9 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $137,900 | 6 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $140,795 | 6 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The Duke Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Duke Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 5 | $139,045 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Youth Ranch | Education and support services for at risk youth | $64,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters SW Idaho | Youth education mentoring & recreational services | $52,545 |
| Killebrew Thompson Memorial | Cancer research | $12,500 |
| Individual | Education and job training skills for youth | $5,500 |
| Boise State University | Education | $4,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Humanitarian | $1,750 |
Officers and trustees
- J Brad Duke
- John A Grizzaffi
- Todd H Duke
- Terry L Duke
- Patti L Duke
- Wm Lyman Belnap
- David L Palfreyman
- Edward L Moore
- Bryan L Palfreyman
- Andrew N Wycherly
Questions people ask
Does The Duke Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Duke Family Foundation Inc give?
$140,795 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs The Duke Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists J Brad Duke (President), John A Grizzaffi (Board Member), Todd H Duke (Board Member) and Terry L Duke (Board Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Duke Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.