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The Boyd Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 37-1877729 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $9.4M
- Grants reported
- 60
- Median grant
- $48.9K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60 | $9.4M |
Where The Boyd Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | ENRICHES THE LIVES OF THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE THROUGH ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT, FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP, AND PRIVATE GIFT SUPPORT. | 2024 | $1.6M |
| CARTER COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION | ELIZABETHTON, TN | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF FUND | 2024 | $1M |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD. | 2024 | $987.5K |
| GIRL TALK INC | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO EMPOWER GIRLS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES BY REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF TEEN PREGNANCY AND HELPING THEM TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONALLY | 2024 | $830K |
| WESLEY HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO ASSIST AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR KNOXVILLE'S MOST UNDER RESOURCED AND MARGINALIZED AREAS | 2024 | $750K |
| ZOO KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO SHARE FUN EXPERIENCES THAT EDUCATE AND INSPIRE. | 2024 | $666.7K |
| HOMETON SERVICE COALITION | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF | 2024 | $400K |
| HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE MCNABB CENTER WITH LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION. | 2024 | $307.5K |
| BIG EARS FESTIVAL | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO COLLABORATE WITH ARTISTS, AUDIENCES, AND COMMUNITIES TO CREATE JOYFUL, MEANINGFUL, AND TRANSCENDENT CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THAT DEFY BOUNDARIES, FUEL CURIOSITY, IGNITE THE SPIRIT, AND NOURISH THE SOUL | 2024 | $300K |
| MUSE KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER ALL CHILDREN THORUGH TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. | 2024 | $250K |
| INTERFAITH HEALTH CENTER | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO HELP PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, AFFORDABLE CARE TO WORKING UNINSURED OR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS IN THE KNOXVILLE AREA. | 2024 | $200K |
| FISH HOSPITALITY PANTRIES | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO HELP CREATE A COMMUNITY OF INCLUSION AND WELCOME IN KNOXVILLE. | 2024 | $190K |
| SCORE | NASHVILLE, TN | FOR ANNUAL BUDGET. | 2024 | $150K |
| CITY OF KNOXVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO BUILD DOG PARKS IN THE COMMUNITY. | 2024 | $150K |
| SEEED INC | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY FOR YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH CAREER READINESS TRAINING | 2024 | $125K |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TN | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGH MENTORSHIP. | 2024 | $100K |
| ROANE STATE FOUNDATION | HARRIMAN, TN | TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO STUDENT SUCCESS. | 2024 | $100K |
| KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO SERVE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS IN KNOX COUNTY | 2024 | $100K |
| ARROWMONT SCHOOL OF ARTS & CRAFTS | GATLINBURG, TN | TO SEEK TO BUILD AND ADMIRE MEANINGFUL ARTS AND CRAFTS EXPEERIENCES. | 2024 | $80.7K |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK | MARYVILLE, TN | TO SERVE THOSE EXPERIENCING HUNGER ACROSS EAST TENNESSEE | 2024 | $80K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE TN VALLEY | KNOXVILLE, TN | ANNUAL BUDGET | 2024 | $80K |
| RANDOM ACTS OF FLOWERS | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO IMPROVE THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES BY DELIVERING RECYCLED FLOWERS, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND PERSONAL MOMENTS OF KINDNESS. | 2024 | $75K |
| GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN COUNCIL BSA | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE IN EAST TENNESSEE BY CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT. | 2024 | $72.9K |
| KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC STANDARDS AND TO REACH EAST TENNESSEE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES. | 2024 | $65K |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS | NEW YORK, NY | FOR ANNUAL BUDGET. | 2024 | $63.9K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- KRISSY DEALEJANDRO
- Address
- PO BOX 52525 KNOXVILLE, TN, 37950
- Phone
- 8656219223
- KRISSY@THEBOYDFOUNDATION.ORG
- Deadlines
- NO DEADLINES UNLESS APPLYING FOR A GRANT THAT IS TO BE AWARDED AS A PART OF A CONTEST.
- Application materials
- SUBMIT REQUESTS ON ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD. MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF 501(C)3 DESIGNATION ISSUED BY THE IRS AND PROOF OF ACTIVE STATUS AS OF THE DATE OF THE GRANT REQUEST.
- Restrictions
- MUST BE A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, OR CITY/COUNTY GOVERNMENT ENTITY.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Boyd Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.