Boyd Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Cos Cob, CT EIN: 20-3480314

Boyd Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cos Cob, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $217K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $9K.

Key facts about Boyd Family Foundation

In short: Boyd Family Foundation gave $23K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 20-3480314
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $22,700
Grants made (2024): 14
Average grant: $1,621
Median grant: $500
Total assets: $217,043
Primary geography: Connecticut (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Boyd Family Foundation

How much does Boyd Family Foundation give each year?

Boyd Family Foundation gave $23K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 13 grants.

What is Boyd Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Boyd Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,621, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Boyd Family Foundation give grants?

Boyd Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Greenwich, CT (3 grants).

Does Boyd Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Boyd Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Boyd Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Boyd Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Covenant Center ($15,000), Baruch College ($1,000) and Bridge of Life ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How Boyd Family Foundation gives

57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$217K

-6.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$23K

-9.6% YoY

Grant Count

+7.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-16.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Boyd Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Boyd Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $17K (77%)

New York $4K (19%)

Minnesota $1K (4%)

Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Connecticut Indiana Massachusetts Minnesota North Carolina New York

Cities

New YorkGreenwichStamfordCos CobBronxNew RochelleRichmond HillBridgeportFlushingBostonBoulderMuncieRaymondRiversideWilmingtonYorkers

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$217,043	$231,358	$245,718
Revenue	$11,455	$12,287	$22,587
Expenses	$25,770	$26,647	$32,879
Qualifying Distributions	$23,325	$25,725	$31,675
Net Investment Income	$9,180	$11,365	$21,381
Distributable Amount	$10,145	$11,593	$13,452

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NEW COVENANT CENTER Stamford, CT	TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTION	$15,000
BARUCH COLLEGE New York, NY	TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING ON THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTION	$1,000
BRIDGE OF LIFE Raymond, MN	TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTION	$1,000
CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL Bronx, NY	TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTION	$1,000
GREENWICH LIBRARY Greenwich, CT	TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTION	$500
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART New York, NY	TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTION	$500
GREENWICH HOSPITAL Greenwich, CT	TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTION	$500
THE CENACLE Richmond Hill, NY	TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTION	$500
PRO PUBLICA Cos Cob, NY	TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTION	$500
GREENWICH GREEN & CLEAN Greenwich, CT	TO AID DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTION	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Boyd Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

Diane V. Boyd

Trustee

On filings since 2020

5 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Michael A. Boyd Jr.

Trustee

On filings since 2020

5 hrs/week

No compensation reported

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.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boyd Family Foundation?

Boyd Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cos Cob, CT. It holds $217K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Boyd Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Boyd Family Foundation holds $217K in total assets with $11K in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $23K in 2024.

How much is Boyd Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Boyd Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.