Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 19 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $708k $773k |
Cfo, Treasurer and Sec. Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $407k $445k |
VP & Dir. of Human Resources Board Vice President Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $406k $443k |
VP & Director of Evaluation Board Vice President Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $379k $414k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee/vice-chair Unclassified | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee/chair Unclassified | $189k $206k |
Trustee/vice-chair Unclassified | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $189k $206k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DUKE ENDOWMENT equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$222.5M
Itemized grants
365
Median grant
$206k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO COMMEMORATE THE DUKE ENDOWMENT'S AND DUKE UNIVERSITY'S SHARED CENTENNIAL (ENDOWED). | $21.5M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT. | $13.5M |
| DAVIDSON COLLEGE | DAVIDSON, NC | TO COMMEMORATE THE DUKE ENDOWMENTS CENTENNIAL AND EXPAND STUDENT ACCESS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. | $10M |
| BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE SPARTANBURG ACADEMIC MOVEMENT, INC. THAT WORKS TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC MOBILITY BY IMPROVING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ACROSS SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. | $9.8M |
| JOHNSON C SMITH UNIVERSITY | CHARLOTTE, NC | TO COMMEMORATE THE DUKE ENDOWMENTS CENTENNIAL, SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NEW STRATEGIC PLAN IN COORDINATION WITH THE CHARLOTTE MAYORS RACIAL EQUITY CAMPAIGN. | $8M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO COMMEMORATE THE DUKE ENDOWMENT'S AND DUKE UNIVERSITY'S SHARED CENTENNIAL (EXPENDABLE). | $6.2M |
| DAVIDSON COLLEGE | DAVIDSON, NC | TO STRENGTHEN THE JAMES B. DUKE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (ENDOWED). | $5.4M |
| FURMAN UNIVERSITY | GREENVILLE, SC | TO COMMEMORATE THE DUKE ENDOWMENTS CENTENNIAL, UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. | $5M |
| READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE | GREENSBORO, NC | TO SUPPORT THE PRENATAL TO AGE-3 EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS IN GUILFORD COUNTY. | $4.9M |
| FURMAN UNIVERSITY | GREENVILLE, SC | TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE. | $4.3M |
| FURMAN UNIVERSITY | GREENVILLE, SC | TO COMMEMORATE THE DUKE ENDOWMENTS CENTENNIAL, UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. | $4.1M |
| JOHNSON C SMITH UNIVERSITY | CHARLOTTE, NC | TO SUPPORT THE NEW STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION IN COORDINATION WITH THE CHARLOTTE MAYORS RACIAL EQUITY CAMPAIGN. | $4M |
| BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC | NEW YORK, NY | TO SATISFY ANTICIPATED BLUE MERIDIAN CAPITAL CALLS THROUGH 2024 FOR EXISTING INVESTMENTS AND ANY NEW INVESTMENTS SUPPORTING HIGH-PERFORMING NON-PROFITS. | $2.6M |
| DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL | DURHAM, NC | TO REVITALIZE THE MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE PROGRAM. | $2.6M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO DEVELOP A SIGNATURE, UNIVERSITY-WIDE INITIATIVE TO THAT HELPS STUDENTS AND FACULTY GAIN GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF PURPOSE, CHARACTER AND VOCATION. | $2.2M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM | DURHAM, NC | TO CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN DUKES CAPACITY AND REPUTATION IN THE SCIENCES BY RECRUITING AND RETAINING OUTSTANDING FACULTY FOR THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM. | $2M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM | DURHAM, NC | TO HELP THE DUKE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ADVANCE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. | $2M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO SUPPORT FLEXIBLE FUNDS FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OF THREE SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERS. | $2M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO SUPPORT DUKE LAW SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIPS AND PUBLIC INTEREST ASSISTANCE CHALLENGE. | $2M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO SUPPORT DUKE LAW SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIPS AND PUBLIC INTEREST ASSISTANCE CHALLENGE. | $2M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO COMMEMORATE THE DUKE ENDOWMENT'S AND DUKE UNIVERSITY'S SHARED CENTENNIAL (CAPITAL). | $2M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN DUKES CAPACITY AND REPUTATION IN THE SCIENCES BY RECRUITING AND RETAINING OUTSTANDING FACULTY FOR THE UNIVERSITY. | $2M |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO SUPPORT GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS. | $2M |
| FURMAN UNIVERSITY | GREENVILLE, SC | TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE. | $2M |
| READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE | GREENSBORO, NC | TO SUPPORT THE ROUTES TO READY NAVIGATION SYSTEM IN GUILFORD COUNTY. | $1.8M |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1B+), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE DUKE ENDOWMENT
What does the Board President of THE DUKE ENDOWMENT earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE DUKE ENDOWMENT received $708,279 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE DUKE ENDOWMENT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE DUKE ENDOWMENT falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DUKE ENDOWMENT equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE DUKE ENDOWMENT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE DUKE ENDOWMENT reported $142M in total revenue and $254.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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