The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Accepts applications
The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$43.0 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
58% 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 | $1.6 million | 56 | $40.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 51 | $43.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Executive Director Missionpost PMB 101 318 Blackwell, Street Suite 130, Durham, NC 27701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 493-5591 |
| What to submit | Information provided upon request |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 48 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Trinity College of Arts & Sciences | Supporting the arts at duke | $275,000 |
| Duke University | Duke and community affairs tutoring partnerships in durham | $119,995 |
| Duke University- Nasher Museum of Art | Nasher museum of art: education, internship, exhibitions and permanent collection support | $115,000 |
| Duke University - Duke Arts Presents | Arts grant | $70,000 |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation | Historical grant | $70,000 |
| American Dance Festival | 2024 historical relationship | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | Hurricane helene relief | $50,000 |
| Duke University Health System - Arts & Health | The artist in residence program provides live music for patients at the bedside, and in public spaces, at duke university hospital. | $50,000 |
| Durham Symphony Orchestra | 2024 arts grant | $50,000 |
| Walltown Children's Theater | Operating grant | $50,000 |
| The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle | 2024 historical grant | $45,000 |
| Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County | Ed grant | $40,000 |
| Durham Arts Council Inc | 2024 historical grant | $35,000 |
| Duke University | Department of music support | $30,000 |
| Duke University School of Medicine - Medical School Scholarships | Medical scholarship support | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina | Education grant | $25,000 |
| Duke University - Sarah P Duke Gardens | General annual support | $25,000 |
| Triangle Capacity Building Network | Operating grant | $25,000 |
| St Joseph's Historic Foundation Inc | Operating grant | $20,000 |
| Student U | Education grant | $20,000 |
| Artspace Inc | 2024 arts operating budget | $15,000 |
| Empower Dance Foundation | Arts education grant | $15,000 |
| Hillsborough Arts Councel | Operating grant | $15,000 |
| Kidznotes | 2024 operating grant | $15,000 |
| Paperhand Puppet Project | Arts operating grant | $15,000 |
| Raleigh Little Theatre | Operating grant | $15,000 |
| Shaleigh Dance Works | Operating grant | $15,000 |
| Southern Documentary Fund | Operating grant | $15,000 |
| The Artscenter | 2024 arts operating grant | $15,000 |
| The Gifted Arts | Operating grant | $15,000 |
| United Arts Wake County | Arts operating grant | $15,000 |
| Chatham County Arts Council Inc | 2024 operating grant | $12,500 |
| Biscuits & Banjos Festival - Unmanageable | Arts grant | $10,000 |
| Durham Art Guild Inc | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Latino Educational Achievement Partnership | 2024 education grant | $10,000 |
| Learning Together | 2024 education grant | $10,000 |
| Orange County Arts Commission | Arts operating grant | $10,000 |
| East Wake Education Foundation | Education grant | $7,500 |
| Pure Life Theatre Company | Arts operating grant | $7,500 |
| The Raleigh Music Collective | Arts education grant | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Mimi O'Brien
- Dr Yomi Adigun
- George Biddle
- C Russell Bryan
- E'vonne Coleman-Cook
- Lois Deloatch
- N Allison Haltom
- Ben Jones
- Dr Jackie Looney
- Joe Lucas
Questions people ask
Does The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Mimi O'Brien (Executive Director), Dr Yomi Adigun (Treasurer), George Biddle (Trustee) and C Russell Bryan (Vice Chair) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.