Duke Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Duke Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rapid City, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,494 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $242 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,494
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$242
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$106,536
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11,561 the year before.
78% 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 | $7,016 | 21 | $111,683 |
| 2024 | $11,561 | 24 | $102,381 |
| 2025 | $11,494 | 18 | $106,536 |
How to apply
Duke Family 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 Duke Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 10 | $4,455 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,760 |
| Montana | 5 | $1,279 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Hill Middle School | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable contribution | $1,760 |
| Black Hills Quilters Guild | Charitable contribution | $1,540 |
| Monument Health Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,370 |
| ALS Association | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Plentywood High School | Charitable contribution | $700 |
| Calvary Lutheran Church | Charitable contribution | $400 |
| South Park Elementary School | Charitable contribution | $337 |
| Toys for Tots | Charitable contribution | $283 |
| Bear Country | Charitable contribution | $200 |
| Bench Elementary School | Charitable contribution | $179 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | Charitable contribution | $150 |
| Dawson Community College Foundation | Charitable contribution | $150 |
| Lake Area Zoological Society | Charitable contribution | $130 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Southwest Middle School | Charitable contribution | $71 |
| Storybrook Island | Charitable contribution | $64 |
| Friends of SD Prairie Public | Charitable contribution | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Duke
- Darcy Duke
Questions people ask
Does Duke Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Duke Family Foundation give?
$11,494 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $242.
Who runs Duke Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Duke (Director) and Darcy Duke (Director).
What does Duke Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.