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Duncan Foundation

Accepts applications Salem, Virginia · EIN 851547730

Duncan Foundation is a private foundation in Salem, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $303,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $53,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $155,000 the year before.

81% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$155,00011$77,386
2024$303,50032$117,421

How to apply

ContactGary Duncan
1302 Winston Drive, Salem, VA 24153
Phone or email(540) 381-3200
What to submitProof of 501(c)(3) status and proposed use of funds

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Duncan Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia26$258,000
Ohio1$20,000
Texas2$10,000
Maryland1$10,000
West Virginia1$5,000
Tennessee1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 32 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
My Brothers Crossing
Boones Mill, VA
Spread the gospel$53,000
Brittany McCann Project
Christiansburg, VA
Support children in financial need$40,000
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Medical research$20,000
Grace Baptist Church
Dublin, VA
Religious donation$20,000
Kingdom Community Health Services
Roanoke, VA
Support healthier communtiy$15,300
Surge Ministries
Christiansburg, VA
Promote spiritual growth$10,000
NAACP
Baltimore, MD
Promote racial equality$10,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Roanoke, VA
Provide beds to children in need$10,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Lynchburg, VA
Youth camp$10,000
King Training and Ministry
Radford, VA
Religious donation$10,000
Billy Williams
Elliston, VA
Financal needs$10,000
Billy Nicole Goff
Rocky Mount, VA
Financial needs$10,000
Healing Wheels
Salem, VA
Assist cancer patients$5,500
Emmaus Road Community
Salem, VA
Religious donation$5,000
Huffville County Fund
Pilot, VA
Charitable contribution$5,000
DJ 60D Radio
White Sulphur Springs, WV
Religious donation$5,000
All for Jesus
Radford, VA
Food bank$5,000
Montgomery County Emergency Assistant Program
Christansburg, VA
Emergency assistance$5,000
Communities in Schools of Hampton Roads
Hampton, VA
Empower students to stay in school$5,000
Kelsey Burton
Dugspar, VA
Financial needs$5,000
Leesburg Pike Community Church
Ashburn, VA
Religious donation$5,000
NRCC Educational Foundation
Christiansburg, VA
College support$5,000
Straight Street
Roanoke, VA
Youth program$5,000
Point of Friction
Midland, TX
Legislative support$5,000
Patrick Epperly
Christiansburg, VA
Financial needs$5,000
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley
Christiansburg, VA
Meet critical community needs$5,000
Lone Star Kei
Conroe, TX
Charitable contribution$5,000
Madison Automotive Apprentices
Harrisonburg, VA
Education$5,000
Shiloh Baptist Church
Salem, VA
Religious donation$2,200
Vittles for Vets
Radford, VA
Food bank$1,000
Chrstiansburg Institute Alumni Association Inc
Christiansburg, VA
Historical building preservation$1,000
St Judes Hospital
Memphis, TN
Childrens hospital$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Duncan Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Duncan Foundation give?

$303,500 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Duncan Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Gary Duncan (President), Rhonda Duncan (Vice-Preside) and David Duncan (Secretary/Tr).

What does Duncan Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.

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