Boyd Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Boyd Family Foundation is a private foundation in cos cob, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,850 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,850
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$143,898
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $22,700 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,050 | 17 | $246,599 |
| 2023 | $25,100 | 13 | $231,545 |
| 2024 | $22,700 | 14 | $187,995 |
| 2025 | $15,850 | 14 | $143,898 |
How to apply
Boyd Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Boyd Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $11,500 |
| New York | 7 | $3,600 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Covenant Center | To aid donee organization in carrying out their exempt function | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Hayes High School | To aid donee organization in carrying out their exempt function | $1,000 |
| Iona University | To help org. In its exempt function | $1,000 |
| Baruch College | To aid donee organization in carrying on their exempt function | $500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To aid donee organization in carrying out their exempt function | $500 |
| Greenwich Hospital | To aid donee organization in carrying out their exempt function | $500 |
| Bridge of Life | To aid donee organization in carrying out their exempt function | $500 |
| Greewnwich Emergency Medical Service | To help org. in its exempt organization | $500 |
| Greenwich Library | To aid donee organization in carrying out their exempt function | $300 |
| PBS Radio | To help org. In its exempt function | $250 |
| The Cenacle | To aid donee organization in carrying out their exempt function | $200 |
| Pro Publica | To aid donee organization in carrying out their exempt function | $200 |
| Greenwich Green & Clean | To aid donee organization in carrying out their exempt function | $200 |
| ACLU | To help org in its exempt org. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane V Boyd
- Michael A Boyd Jr
Questions people ask
Does Boyd Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boyd Family Foundation give?
$15,850 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Boyd Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane V Boyd (Trustee) and Michael A Boyd Jr (Trustee).
What does Boyd Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.