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Growing Stronger Communities

 

Growing Stronger Communities

 

Picture taken at First Place Food Pantry

Grantmaking Focus

The Paul G. Duke Foundation empowers nonprofit organizations to care for the people of Miami County.

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Social Services

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Education

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Health

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Community & Civic Activities

About the Foundation

The Paul G. Duke Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of The Columbus Foundation, was established in 1983. The Duke Foundation carries forward the charitable tradition started by Paul G. Duke, a Miami County businessman and philanthropist, who grew his local Duke Garden Centers into a national lawn and garden service, ChemLawn. 

The Paul G. Duke Foundation continues to carry out its founder’s mission, to be a catalyst to enhance the quality of life in the Miami County area, through its focus on programs benefiting children, young adults, and families.

Picture of Paul G Duke statue in Duke Park sitting on a bench.
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Organizations Funded in the Miami County Area

1150

Grants Awarded to Miami County & Central Ohio

27

Million Dollars Distributed to Help People in Miami County & Central Ohio

40

Years Improving Quality of Life for Many (1983 - present)