Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Foundation
Historical FunderCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 58-1484629 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE MART DBT SEMANS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 6815 SARDIS ROAD, CHARLOTTE NC 28270 |
| Phone | 7045340955 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM IS REQUIRED. ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING, INDENTIFYING THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION AND THE PURPOSE FOR THE GRANT. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS CHARITABLE. A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPTION LETTER SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE GRANT REQUEST. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General support | $45,000 |
| Duke University- Libraries | Durham, NC | General support- libraries | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | Asheville, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan College | Macon, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Duke University Press | Durham, NC | Support of publishing | $17,000 |
| Durham Nativity School | Durham, NC | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349101014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1484629
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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