"Beyond the Comfort Zone" is a joint project of the Kenan Institute for Ethics, the Office for Institutional Equity, Student Affairs, the Department of Religion, and Duke Chapel. It is funded by the E.L. Wiegand Foundation. Additional sponsors include:

Center for Multicultural Affairs, Dean of Students Office, Duke Chapel and Lilly Servant-Leader Initiative, Duke Libraries,
Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, Residence Life & Housing Services, Women's Studies Department, Duke Stores