Duke Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Duke Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,600 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,600
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $63,500 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 | $66,400 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $63,500 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $70,600 | 7 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Duke Family Foundation Patricia D L 100 Vista Circle 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2436 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 398-0222 |
| What to submit | In accordance with the grant application. Contact the foundation for further details. |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded for both educational and general charitable purposes. |
What Duke Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $60,600 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Center & Shelter of Greater PGH | Help women's center & shelter of greater pittsburgh to provide immediate and trauma-informed care for survivors of intimate partner violence and their children at their most critical times of need. | $12,000 |
| Center for Great Apes | Contribution to the center for great apes. | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Donation to pittsburgh community food bank. | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium | Donation to the pittsburgh zoo. | $10,000 |
| Shadyside Hospital Foundation | Donation to shadyside hospital foundation | $10,000 |
| The Westmoreland Museum of American Art | Donation to westmoreland museum of art | $10,000 |
| Surgicorps International | Donation to provide medical care to countries where it is not readily available. | $8,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia D Leclere
- Christine Leclere Hilliard
Questions people ask
Does Duke Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Duke Family Foundation give?
$70,600 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Duke Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia D Leclere (President) and Christine Leclere Hilliard (Vice Pres.).
What does Duke Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.