Boyd Hope for Special Needs Trust
Preselected recipients only
Boyd Hope for Special Needs Trust is a private foundation in Seneca, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $9,000. 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$30,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$773,803
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,000 | 6 | $555,411 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 6 | $632,361 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 6 | $773,803 |
How to apply
Boyd Hope for Special Needs Trust 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 Hope for Special Needs Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 6 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tribble Center Foundation | Support for special needs individuals | $9,000 |
| Wild Hearts Equine Therapy Center | Equine related therapies | $5,000 |
| Individual | Equine related therapies | $4,000 |
| Arc of Oconee County | Support for special needs individuals | $4,000 |
| Pickens County DSN | Support for special needs individuals | $4,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Life program-support for special needs individuals | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Davis
- Randy Strickland
- J Ed McCann
- Chris Collins
- Carrie Fleming
Questions people ask
Does Boyd Hope for Special Needs Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boyd Hope for Special Needs Trust give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Boyd Hope for Special Needs Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Davis (Trustee), Randy Strickland (President), J Ed McCann (Treasurer) and Chris Collins (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Boyd Hope for Special Needs Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and animals.