Doris Duke Foundation
Accepts applications
Doris Duke Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 135 grants; the typical grant was $1,572 and the largest $108,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants135
- Typical grant$1,572
- Largest grant$108,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.8 million the year before.
61% 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 | $5.8 million | 257 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 135 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Doris Duke Foundation 444 Madison Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (908) 243-3619 |
| What to submit | Letter submission - no prescribed format |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Doris Duke Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 76 | $1.7 million |
| California | 10 | $72,200 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $43,640 |
| Virginia | 7 | $31,868 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $18,950 |
| New Jersey | 14 | $16,893 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $8,250 |
| Georgia | 3 | $7,073 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $3,830 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $108,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $100,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $100,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $100,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $100,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $100,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $100,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $100,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $100,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $100,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $100,000 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $71,250 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $70,101 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $66,056 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $58,750 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $58,750 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $48,806 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $25,000 |
| Armenian Apostolic Holy Cross Church of Los Angeles | Matching gift | $20,850 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Matching gift | $20,388 |
| Jesus Is Lord Church | Matching gift | $20,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Matching gift | $20,000 |
| Pitzer College | Matching gift | $20,000 |
| Wellesley College | Matching gift | $18,500 |
| Congregation Beth Elohim | Matching gift | $16,898 |
| Honolulu Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Church | Matching gift | $16,890 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | Matching gift | $15,500 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $15,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival | Matching gift | $15,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Matching gift | $15,000 |
| Hunter College Elementary School Parent Teacher Association Inc | Matching gift | $12,900 |
| Dance Service New York City Inc | Matching gift | $9,905 |
| Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society | Matching gift | $7,500 |
| Alpha Omega 1-7 Theatrical Dance | Matching gift | $7,200 |
| Act for Lebanon | Matching gift | $6,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Matching gift | $6,000 |
| Durham Colored Library Incorporated | Matching gift | $5,400 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Matching gift | $5,100 |
| Individual | Doris duke artist award | $5,000 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations | Matching gift | $4,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Samsher Gill
- Peter Simmons
- Erica Dziedzic
- Eileen Oberlander
- Anthony S Fauci
- William H Wright
- Vishakha N Desai
- Marie Lynn Miranda
- Nannerl O Keohane
- Afsaneh Beschloss
- Mary Schmidt Campbell
- Catherine Marron
- John Talty
- David S Wilcove
- JT Batson
Questions people ask
Does Doris Duke Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Doris Duke Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 135 grants, with a typical grant of $1,572.
Who runs Doris Duke Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Samsher Gill (Ceo/President), Peter Simmons (Coo/Treasurer (Thru 02/2024)), Erica Dziedzic (Secretary/Counsel) and Eileen Oberlander (Director of Finance & Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Doris Duke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.