Sometimes used as part of a feasibility study, we can perform a funding search that will identify the top 25 sources for grant appeals. These are chosen by performing a thorough search and comparing and ranking sources in comparison to your organizations needs and mission statement. We subscribe to many different databases to provide the most thorough search possible for your project. Below is a sample result...and remeber our typical search will yield 25 resources.
1. The Duke Foundation
100 N. Tryon St., Ste. 3500
Charlotte, NC 28202-4012
Telephone: (704) 376-0291
Contact: Eugene W. Cochrane, Jr., Pres.
FAX: (704) 376-9336
E-mail: cperleins@tde.org
URL: http://www.dukeendowment.org
Supported By : James Buchanan Duke
Grant Type : Independent foundation.
Founded in : Trust established in 1924 in NJ.
Preferred activities: Grants to nonprofit health care and child care institutions in NC and SC; rural United Methodist churches and its pastors in NC; and Duke, Furman, and Johnson C. Smith Universities, and Davidson College.
Preferred Areas : The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: Child Care;
Education; Health Care; Rural Church Programs.
Interests: Children/youth, services; Health care; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Protestant agencies & churches.
Geographic Giving North Carolina; South Carolina
Types of support: Building/renovation; Capital campaigns; Conferences/seminars; Consulting services; Continuing support; Curriculum development; Emergency funds; Endowments; Equipment; Fellowships; General/operating support; Internship funds; Matching/challenge support; Professorships; Program development; Publication; Research; Scholarship funds; Seed money; Technical assistance.
Limitations: Giving limited to NC and SC. No grants to individuals or for deficit financing; no loans.
Publications: Annual report (including application guidelines); Grants list; Informational brochure (including application guidelines); Occasional report.
Application information: Application form required.
Initial approach: Letter
Copies of proposal: 1
Board meeting date(s): 10 months of the year
Deadline(s): Jan. 15 and June 15
Final notification: 2 to 6 months
Officers and Trustees:* Russell M. Robinson II,* Chair.; William G. Anlyan, M.D.,* Vice-Chair.; Hugh M. Chapman,* Vice-Chair.; Eugene W. Cochrane, Jr., Pres.; Terri W. Honeycutt, Secy.; Janice C. Walker, C.F.O. and Treas.; Karen H. Rogers, Cont.; Stephanie S. Lynch, C.I.O.; William Barnet III; Dennis M. Campbell, Ph.D.; Constance F. Gray; Richard H. Jenrette; Mary D.T. Jones; Thomas S. Kenan III; Charles C. Lucas III; John G. Medlin, Jr.; Mary D.B.T. Semans; Minor M. Shaw; Lanty L. Smith; Jean G. Spaulding, M.D.; Neil Williams.
Number of staff: 22 full-time professional; 18 full-time support.
Memberships: Council on Foundations; Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families; Grantmakers for Effective Organizations; Grantmakers in Aging; Grantmakers In Health; North Carolina Center for Nonprofits; North Carolina Network of Grantmakers; Philanthropy Roundtable; South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations; Southeastern Council of Foundations; Technology Affinity Group; The Communications Network.
Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/05): Assets, $2,708,834,085 (M); expenditures, $141,126,859; total giving, $125,634,494; qualifying distributions, $133,105,374; giving activities include $125,533,584 for 673 grants (high: $25,000,000; low: $1,500; average: $200,000-$2,000,000) and $100,910 for 3 foundation-administered programs.
Grantmaker's financial estimates: (yr. ended 12/31/06): Estimated assets, $2,700,000,000; estimated total giving, $131,500,000.
EIN: 560529965
Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2005.
$25,000,000 to Duke University, Durham, NC, For Financial Aid Endowment.
$1,500,000 to Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC, For Freshmen Academy.
$300,000 to WESTCARE Health System, Sylva, NC, To assist in implementation of comprehensive hospital information system.
$175,000 to Thompson Child and Family Focus, Matthews, NC, For second year of three-year period to develop attachment disorder treatment program on campus.
$108,000 to Conway Hospital, Conway, SC, To assist in third year of three-year period to establish SharedCare, program to deliver healthcare to areas uninsured.
$95,000 to Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, For continued assistance to establish faith-based network for providing parental support groups.
$40,168 to Alamance Regional Medical Center, Burlington, NC, To assist in third year of three-year period to establish Care Quest, mental health services program.
$35,000 to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Durham and Orange Counties, Durham, NC, For third year of three-year period to establish mentoring program with students of Duke University.
$20,000 to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Waxhaw, NC, To establish ESL classes and form Hispanic/Latino Ministry.
$20,000 to Magnolia United Methodist Church, Magnolia, NC, To assist in second year of two-year period in partnership with Word of Faith to build food ministry warehouse.
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