Duke Farms Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Duke Farms Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,050 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$98,050
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$59.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $71,998 the year before.
48% 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 | $71,998 | 26 | $60.5 million |
| 2024 | $98,050 | 31 | $59.3 million |
How to apply
Duke Farms 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Duke Farms Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 28 | $83,050 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Community Garden Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co NO1 | General support | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| North Jersey Rc&d Area Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Raritan Baykeeper Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Sourland Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Sweet Farm Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Township of Hillsborough | General support | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Fire Co #2 of Hillsborough Twp | General support | $5,000 |
| NJ League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General support | $3,500 |
| Foodshed Alliance | General support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space | General support | $2,500 |
| Hunterdon Land Trust | General support | $2,500 |
| Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership | General support | $2,500 |
| Manville Fire Department | General support | $2,500 |
| Manville First Aid & Rescue | General support | $2,500 |
| New Jersey Audubon Society | Car donation - 1949 cadillac series 75 limousine | $2,500 |
| Northeast Organic Farming Assc of New Jersey Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Pinelands Preservation Alliance | General support | $2,500 |
| Raritan Relief Hose Co No 2 | General support | $2,500 |
| Somerville Alliance for Food Education | General support | $2,500 |
| The Raptor Trust | General support | $2,500 |
| The Watershed Institute Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| First Aid & Rescue Squad of Somerville | General support | $2,000 |
| Raritan Borough | General support | $2,000 |
| Alliance for NJ Environmental Education (Anjee) | General support | $1,000 |
| Association of NJ Environmental Commissions | General support | $1,000 |
| City Green Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc | General support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Samsher Gill
- Peter Simmons
- Erica Dziedzic
- Eileen Oberlander
- William H Wright
- Anthony S Fauci
- 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 Duke Farms Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Duke Farms Foundation give?
$98,050 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Duke Farms 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 Duke Farms Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and education.