Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Overview

Since it was established in 1996, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation has aspired to the highest standards of ethics, accountability and governance, and strives to be transparent in its operations.

This section of the site offers the following information:

• Values, Principles & Policies –
  PDFs of the foundation's organizational values, governance principles and key policies.
  
  
• History & Role of the Board –
  Description of the history and role of the Board of Trustees and its four committees.
  
  
• Operating Foundations & Related Entities –
  Overview of the relationship between the Doris
  Duke Charitable Foundation and the related entities it
  supports in accordance with Doris Duke's will.
  
  

Related Information

Other sections of the site offer additional information on governance-related matters:

• Financial Information – Annual grantmaking summaries, tax returns and audited financial statements.
  
  
• Evaluation – Description of how the foundation evaluates the impact of its grants and funding strategies over time.