In 1957, she became a trustee of The Duke Endowment, and was its chairman from 1982 to 2001.

The market value of the Duke Endowment's assets have grown to approximately $3.5 billion.

Housed in the tower is a 50-bell carillon, a gift from The Duke Endowment.

Trustees of the Duke Endowment have no choice in whether they are paid.

On 7 June 2007, the Duke Endowment pledged $15,000,000 to support the initiative.

The Duke Endowment has awarded the agency a grant to bolster its foster care component.

In September 1935, the hospital split into two divisions to qualify for the Duke Endowment.

The Duke Endowment provided $1 per day for each charity patient.

The program is funded through The Duke Endowment.

Funds for the purchase of the building and necessary equipment were secured almost entirely by local charity, including support from the Duke Endowment.