The Boyd Foundation
Accepts applications
The Boyd Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.4 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $48,875 and the largest $1.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.4 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$48,875
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$98.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.9 million | 70 | $91.2 million |
| 2024 | $9.4 million | 60 | $98.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Krissy Dealejandro PO Box 52525, Knoxville, TN 37950 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (865) 621-9223, krissy@theboydfoundation.org |
| What to submit | 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. |
| Deadlines | No deadlines unless applying for a grant that is to be awarded as a part of a contest. |
| Restrictions | Must be a charitable organization, educational institution, or city/county government entity. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Boyd Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 56 | $9.3 million |
| New York | 1 | $63,888 |
| Virginia | 2 | $52,765 |
| Texas | 1 | $17,430 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Foundation | 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. | $1.6 million |
| Carter County Chamber Foundation | Hurricane helene relief fund | $1.0 million |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good. | $987,500 |
| Girl Talk Inc | To empower girls to become their best selves by reducing the likelihood of teen pregnancy and helping them to advance educationally | $830,000 |
| Wesley House Community Center | To assist and provide services for knoxville's most under resourced and marginalized areas | $750,000 |
| Zoo Knoxville | To share fun experiences that educate and inspire. | $666,667 |
| Hometon Service Coalition | Hurricane helene relief | $400,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation | To support the work of the mcnabb center with leadership and direction. | $307,500 |
| Big Ears Festival | 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 | $300,000 |
| Muse Knoxville | To inspire and empower all children thorugh transformative learning experiences. | $250,000 |
| Interfaith Health Center | To help provide comprehensive, affordable care to working uninsured or underserved individuals in the knoxville area. | $200,000 |
| Fish Hospitality Pantries | To help create a community of inclusion and welcome in knoxville. | $190,000 |
| Score | For annual budget. | $150,000 |
| City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation | To build dog parks in the community. | $150,000 |
| Seeed Inc | To provide pathways out of poverty for young adults through career readiness training | $125,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN | To transform the lives of children through mentorship. | $100,000 |
| Knox County Community Gardens | To serve and support community gardens and growers in knox county | $100,000 |
| Roane State Foundation | To strengthen communities and eliminate barriers to student success. | $100,000 |
| Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts | To seek to build and admire meaningful arts and crafts expeeriences. | $80,730 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the TN Valley | Annual budget | $80,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | To serve those experiencing hunger across east tennessee | $80,000 |
| Random Acts of Flowers | To improve the emotional health and well-being of individuals in healthcare facilities by delivering recycled flowers, encouragement, and personal moments of kindness. | $75,000 |
| Great Smoky Mountain Council Bsa | To serve young people in east tennessee by creating a positive impact. | $72,913 |
| Knoxville Symphony Orchestra | To develop and sustain a symphony orchestra of the highest artistic standards and to reach east tennessee audiences of all ages. | $65,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | For annual budget. | $63,888 |
| Two Bikes | Dedicated to expanding access to the benefits of riding a bike in knoxvill. | $62,000 |
| Spark | To connect people with disabilities in east tennessee to adaptive technology tools and services they need to live with maximum independence and dignity. | $50,000 |
| WDVX | To provide an outlet for local talents on live radio in front of an audience and in-studio performanaces at our studios located in knoxville. | $50,000 |
| Governor's Early Literacy Foundation | To strengthen early literacy by providing high-quality books to children. | $50,000 |
| Knoxville Entrepreneur Center | To create a thriving entrepreneurial community that is accessible, diverse, and sustainable. | $50,000 |
| Equal Chance for Education | To provide higher education opportunities regardless of race, religion, or nation or birth | $47,750 |
| Junior Appalachian Musicians Inc | To provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old time and bluegrass music. | $37,765 |
| East TN Historical Society | To engage the public with the message that history is important. | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement of East TN Inc | To provide a positive, enriching learning experience free of bias that promotes greater economic opportunity. | $30,000 |
| Knox Education Foundation | For annual budget. | $30,000 |
| Lipscomb University | For annual budget. | $30,000 |
| A Step Ahead of East TN Inc | To remove barriers to contraception through education, outreach, and access to birth control | $30,000 |
| Lakeshore Park Conservancy | For annual budget. | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Ministry Center | To serve individuals who are in crisis and who may be at risk of losing their house | $25,000 |
| Leadership Knoxville | To provide enhanced servant leadership skills and knowledge of current issues, to foster meaningful and lasting engagement in east tennessee. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Randal D Boyd
- Jenny H Boyd
- Thomas Boyd
- Lindsey Boyd
- Krissy Dealejandro
- Harrison Boyd
- Chad Dykes
Questions people ask
Does The Boyd Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines unless applying for a grant that is to be awarded as a part of a contest.
How much does The Boyd Foundation give?
$9.4 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $48,875.
Who runs The Boyd Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Randal D Boyd (President), Jenny H Boyd (Vice President and Secreta), Thomas Boyd (Director) and Lindsey Boyd (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Boyd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.