From Our Leaders
“Excellence in philanthropy is not about the size of the gift — it’s about the impact of the gift.”Charles C. Lucas III
“It takes an understanding that researching, experimenting and sometimes even failing are part of the pursuit of excellence.”Rhett N. Mabry
Evaluation & Learning
The Endowment is building a culture of learning where we routinely use data, evidence and experience to adapt and improve strategy and performance.
Guiding Principles
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Embed Evaluation
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Drive Learning
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Share Results
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Use Mixed Methods
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Measure What Matters
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Center Grantees
Grantmaking
The Duke Endowment approved $374 million in new grants, some of which will be paid in future years. More than $245 million was distributed through 397 grants, some of which were approved in prior years.
Total Giving Since 1924
$5.3B
$12.8 billion adjusted for inflation
2025 Grants Awarded
$374M
Financials
Since James B. Duke’s death in 1925, the assets of The Duke Endowment have grown from $107 million to $5.4 billion.
Total Assets
In Billions
$5.4B
