The Duke Of Omnium Fund
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable purposes. Its mission is reflected in its funding of educational institutions, cultural heritage organizations, and conservation efforts, indicating a strong commitment to education, the arts, and environmental sustainability. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of recipients, including museums, historical foundations, and community organizations. While it operates primarily in the United States, its funding is not limited to a specific geographic area, as it supports initiatives across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established education, cultural heritage, or conservation organizations—particularly those in Massachusetts or with institutional ties—seeking one-off or modest institutional grants and able to present a concise written request.
Good Fit
- • Institutional profile in education, museums, conservation, or cultural heritage.
- • A track record or affiliation that aligns with major past recipients (e.g., universities or cultural institutions).
- • Capacity to submit a brief 'outline purpose' letter and accept modest-sized awards.
- • Connections or introductions into the trustee/NY-based network would be helpful but not strictly required.
Geography
Grants span multiple states (six) but are regionally concentrated: about 65% of dollars in the latest year went to Massachusetts, with smaller shares to VA, NY, NH and others.
Recipient Variety
Observed giving funds many independent organizations each year (32 distinct recipients in the latest filing) with strong repeat funding across years, indicating a broad recipient set despite dollar concentration in a few large grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited but present (four new recipients in the latest year); a public submission route exists via correspondence and a law-firm contact, so new entrants can plausibly be considered though selection appears relationship-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
