Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Foundation
Accepts applications
Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $147,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$147,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $150,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $150,000 | 4 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $147,000 | 6 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Mart DBT Semans Foundation 6815 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 534-0955 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required. All applications should be in writing, indentifying the requesting organization and the purpose for the grant. |
| Restrictions | Grantee organizations must be recognized by the IRS as charitable. A copy of the organizations exemption letter should be submitted along with the grant request. |
What Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $122,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | General support | $45,000 |
| Duke University- Libraries | General support- libraries | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | General support | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan College | General support | $25,000 |
| Duke University Press | Support of publishing | $17,000 |
| Durham Nativity School | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beth S Hubbard
- Josiah CT Lucas
- George C Biddle
- Thomas S Kenan III
- Benjamin ND Lucas
- C Russell Bryan
- Sterly L Wilder
- Sarah T Harris
- Rebecca Hannum
- Mark Anthony Neal
Questions people ask
Does Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Foundation give?
$147,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Beth S Hubbard (President), Josiah CT Lucas (Secretary and Treasurer), George C Biddle (Officer) and Thomas S Kenan III (Officer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.