C Steven Duncker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
C Steven Duncker Foundation is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $514,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $400,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$514,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $502,000 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $502,000 | 13 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $514,000 | 16 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
C Steven Duncker Foundation 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 C Steven Duncker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $453,500 |
| New York | 7 | $40,500 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | See statement #8 | $400,000 |
| Durham Academy | See statement #8 | $45,000 |
| James B Lee Scholarship Fund | See statement #8 | $10,000 |
| New York Racing Association Foundation | See statement #8 | $10,000 |
| The Exeter Fund | See statement #8 | $10,000 |
| Backstretch Employee Service Team of New York | See statement #8 | $5,000 |
| Duke Childrens Hospital | See statement #8 | $5,000 |
| Grayson Jockey Club Foundation | See statement #8 | $5,000 |
| Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation | See statement #8 | $5,000 |
| New York Race Track Chaplaincy | See statement #8 | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Place | See statement #8 | $5,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | See statement #8 | $3,000 |
| Hope Valley 1926 | See statement #8 | $2,500 |
| Exeter Athletics | See statement #8 | $2,000 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill Young Life | See statement #8 | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | See statement #8 | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- C Steven Duncker
- Christy Helen Blumenhorst
Questions people ask
Does C Steven Duncker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C Steven Duncker Foundation give?
$514,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs C Steven Duncker Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists C Steven Duncker (Trustee) and Christy Helen Blumenhorst (Trustee).
What does C Steven Duncker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.