Doris Duke Management Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Doris Duke Management Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $677,795 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,500 and the largest $200,000. 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$677,795
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$20.6 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,258 the year before.
94% 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 | $177,258 | 7 | $22.5 million |
| 2024 | $677,795 | 16 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
Doris Duke Management 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 Doris Duke Management Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $385,750 |
| Colorado | 4 | $200,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $26,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $6,045 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $200,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $100,000 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $80,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance Inc | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $75,000 |
| Colorado State University | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $50,000 |
| Greenlatinos | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $35,000 |
| Hispanic Access Foundation | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $30,000 |
| Culturesource | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $26,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $25,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $25,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $15,000 |
| Society for Conservation Biology North America Inc | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $10,000 |
| Theatre Development Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| The New 42nd Street Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| First Focus on Children | General support | $750 |
| Seventh Regiment Armory Conservancy Inc | General support | $45 |
Officers and trustees
- Samsher Gill
- Peter Simmons
- Erica Dziedzic
- Eileen Oberlander
- William H Wright
- Anthony S Fauci
- Afsaneh Beschloss
- Brooke Jones
- Catherine Marron
- David S Wilcove
- JT Batson
- John Talty
- Marie Lynn Miranda
- Mary Schmidt Campbell
- Nannerl O Keohane
Questions people ask
Does Doris Duke Management Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doris Duke Management Foundation give?
$677,795 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,500.
Who runs Doris Duke Management 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 Management Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and education.