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Who funds Duke University?

Duke University has received $13 billion across 5331 grants from 1507 funders over IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2025). Its largest funder is Gothic Corporation.

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Funding sources

What is Duke University's largest source of grant funding?

Gothic Corporation has given $10.7B across 6 grants to Duke University.

Who is Duke University's second-largest funder?

The Lord Foundation of North Carolina has given $289.7M across 4 grants to Duke University.

Who else funds Duke University?

The Duke Endowment has given $254.3M across 130 grants to Duke University.

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All figures are sourced from grants itemized on nonprofit 990 filings, representing reported charitable giving. These are public records filed with the IRS.