Harry F Duncan Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Harry F Duncan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $256,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$256,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $421,000 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $488,000 | 32 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $421,000 | 32 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $256,000 | 27 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Harry F Duncan 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.
What Harry F Duncan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 15 | $182,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $12,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of NW Missouri | Aquatic center | $100,000 |
| Andrew County Rotary Club | Performance pavillion in duncan park | $25,000 |
| United Ways of Texas | Texas flood relief | $20,000 |
| Andrew County Museum | Operations | $20,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Dr. Reichmister endowment | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane relief fund | $10,000 |
| Andrew County Ministries | Food relief for children | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind | Operations | $5,000 |
| Seraphic Fire & Firebird Orchestra | Youth initiative | $5,000 |
| The Carter Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Duncan american dream scholarship | $5,000 |
| Kenna Reynoldsstate Fair Com Coll | Duncan american dream scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Duncan american dream scholarship | $5,000 |
| Lana Rhoadsadams State University | Duncan american dream scholarship | $5,000 |
| First Christian Church | Rev. Frank hall scholarship | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts NE Kansas & NW Missouri | Operations | $3,000 |
| Chapman Partnership | Operations | $2,000 |
| Savannah R III School District Fnd | Kelley scholarship | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Operations | $2,000 |
| G Chadwicknw Missouri St Univ | Duncan american dream scholarship | $2,000 |
| Alyssa Haugkansas State Univ | Duncan american dream scholarship | $2,000 |
| Natalie Whippletruman State Univ | Duncan american dream scholarship | $2,000 |
| Courtney Brosicollege of Ozarks | Duncan american dream scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Duncan american dream scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Duncan american dream scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Duncan american dream scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anneliese H Duncan
- Louis F Friedman
- Phyllis C Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Harry F Duncan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry F Duncan Foundation Inc give?
$256,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harry F Duncan Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Anneliese H Duncan (Pres./Treas.), Louis F Friedman (Vice Pres.) and Phyllis C Friedman (Secretary).
What does Harry F Duncan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.