Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc
Protect eradicated areas of us cotton production from re-infestation of the boll weevil and ultimately complete eradication of the boll weevil within the us.
Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc gave $2.4M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.4M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,445,392
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,445,392
- Median grant
- $2,445,392
- Total assets
- $13,631,329
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation ($2.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2022) to $7.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Abilene, TX | Boll Weevil Eradication Support in Texas | $2,445,392 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,631,329 | $2,849,849 | $2,458,662 | $2,445,392 | 1 | $451,123 |
| 2023 | $13,239,793 | $3,591,468 | $9,791 | — | — | $396,055 |
| 2022 | $9,658,116 | $2,691,551 | $2,169,662 | $2,159,906 | 1 | $59,213 |
| 2021 | $9,136,227 | $1,377,414 | $6,964,312 | $6,957,070 | 1 | $75,540 |
| 2020 | $14,723,125 | $2,654,115 | $5,650,776 | $5,637,375 | 1 | $166,858 |
About Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Cordova, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $451K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc is led by David Grant, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 27 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Grant
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allen McLaurin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bart Davis Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad McKinley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Coleman Bailey Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Drake Perrow
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack Daily
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Mencer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Saylor
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keith Deputy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lewie Joe Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael E. Grizzard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Ollerton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert M. Sloan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven C. Droke
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim White
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Weldon J. Melton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Willie German
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Woody Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ricky Wiggins Sr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Lindamood
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Todd Rovey
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Pace Hindsley
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Craig D. Shook
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Drew Davis
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas S. Hayes III
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tas Smith
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Randy Reynolds (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles H. Parker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Clyde Sharp (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David L. Burns (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert C. Brown (2020) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Sam Spruell (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc
How much does Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc give each year?
Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc gave $2.4M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc?
Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
Where does Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc operate?
Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc's EIN?
Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4290386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Boll Weevil Protection Fund Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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