Duke Endowment

To serve the people of North Carolina and South Carolina by supporting selected programs of higher education, health care, children's welfare and spiritual life.

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Assets: $12B · Annual Giving: $200M+ · Est. 1924

Website (704) 376-0291

Funding Priorities

Health

Access to Healthcare(Healthcare Access)Community Health(Healthcare Access)

Families

Early ChildhoodEducation Access(K-12 Education)Youth Development

Leadership

Dennis M. Kass

board

Minor Mickel Shaw

executive

The Journey

23 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore

We are building resources for this level

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups9 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

PolicyWomen's Sports ProtectionThis federal bill sets rules about who can compete in women's Olympic and amateur sports. It focuses on making sure female athletes have fair competition and equal opportunities in the sports they love.

PolicyEasier Access to DoctorsThis federal bill would make it easier for you to see a doctor, especially if you live in an area that does not have enough healthcare providers. It creates new ways to connect patients with the medical care they need.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating6 resources

Focus Areas

Healthcare Access Early Childhood K-12 Education Youth Development

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