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Charles C. Lucas III

Chair of the Board of Trustees, The Duke Endowment

Chair, Board of Trustees, The Duke Endowment

Background

Charles C. Lucas III is a Charlotte attorney who chairs the Board of Trustees of The Duke Endowment.

He has served as a trustee of the Endowment since 2004, according to the Endowment's trustee page.

About The Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment: The Duke Endowment is a foundation based in Charlotte, N.C.

Key facts

Board role: Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Duke Endowmentsource
Trustee since: 2004source
Profession: Charlotte attorneysource

WYDE coverage of Charles C. Lucas III

WYDE Newsroom has published one article about Charles C. Lucas III, on Oct 24, 2026. Charles C. Lucas III is a named leader in 1 story. The most recent is Duke Endowment Gave North Carolina Children's Hospital $100 Million.

Healthcare

Duke Endowment Gave North Carolina Children's Hospital $100 Million

Axios and WFAE reported on October 20, 2026 that the Duke Endowment donated $100 million to North Carolina Children's Hospital in Apex. The private gifts named in the reports total $125 million, and state funding was more than three times that.

Oct 24, 2026 · 4 min read · Quoted or named as leader

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North Carolina Children's Hospital · in 1 story with Charles C. Lucas III
UNC Health · in 1 story with Charles C. Lucas III

Sources

The Duke Endowment: Charles C. Lucas III

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