Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc
Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Memphis, Tennessee. In filing year 2025, it reported 40 grants totaling $1,431,500 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Tennessee. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,431,500
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,788
- +27.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $10,363,837
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 17800, Memphis, TN 38187
Phone: (901) 767-0100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Step Ahead Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $900K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 160 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Tennessee received 67% of grant dollars, those in the District of Columbia received 20%, and those in Mississippi, Michigan, and Alabama received 5%, 3%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 40 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $78K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $827K (2022) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Step Ahead Foundation Memphis, TN | To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose | $100,000 |
| Hudson Institute Washington, DC | To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose | $100,000 |
| Mifa Memphis, TN | To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose | $100,000 |
| Church Health Center Memphis, TN | To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Center Memphis, TN | To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose | $100,000 |
| Dixon Gallery and Gardens Memphis, TN | To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose | $100,000 |
| Metal Museum Memphis, TN | To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose | $100,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Memphis, TN | To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose | $100,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Washington, DC | To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose | $50,000 |
| American Enterprise Washington, DC | To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,363,837 | $2,417,398 | $1,439,321 | $1,431,500 | 40 | $1,431,500 | $345,074 | $834,239 |
| 2024 | $10,085,078 | $1,593,966 | $1,356,671 | $1,348,850 | 48 | $1,348,850 | $273,149 | $814,054 |
| 2023 | $10,301,459 | $418,871 | $1,051,820 | $1,035,000 | 37 | $1,035,000 | $271,562 | $757,593 |
| 2022 | $11,240,590 | $1,626,488 | $827,431 | $827,110 | 23 | $827,110 | $2,467,289 | $700,782 |
| 2021 | $9,376,633 | $1,136,533 | $830,884 | $830,300 | 12 | $830,300 | $463,625 | $773,723 |
| 2020 | $9,708,599 | $2,525,684 | $1,371,427 | $1,363,150 | 20 | — | $1,508,891 | $587,421 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $834K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts and culture, research and public policy, education, human services, health, and religious work. For example, Dixon Gallery and Gardens describes its mission as operating and maintaining an art gallery and gardens for public benefit, education, and enjoyment. Hudson Institute describes itself as a research organization promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. A Step Ahead Foundation says it provides community education about unintended pregnancies and financial assistance for women pursuing long-term reversible birth control.
Other 2025 recipients included Service Over Self, which says it works in underserved neighborhoods through home repair and leadership development; Memphis University School, which describes itself as a college-preparatory school; and Victims of Communism Memorial, which says it educates future generations about communism and advocates for people held captive by communist regimes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $1,431,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among the largest grants were $100,000 each to A Step Ahead Foundation, Hudson Institute, MIFA, Church Health Center, Planned Parenthood Center, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Metal Museum, and St. John’s Episcopal Church. The filing lists the purpose for these grants as furthering the recipient’s 501(c)(3) purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Snowden B. Morgan as director; J. Bayard Boyle Jr. as president; David J. Wages as secretary/treasurer; and Henry W. Morgan Sr. as vice president.
Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc is led by J. Bayard Boyle Jr., President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Bayard Boyle Jr.
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Snowden B. Morgan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry W. Morgan Sr.
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David J. Wages
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary B Douglas (2020–2022) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc
How much does Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 48 grants.
What is Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $35,788, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc that year got $78K on average.
Where does Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Mississippi (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (13 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), Germantown, TN (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Donee's 501(C)(3) Purpose" (39 grants).
Who are Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include A Step Ahead Foundation ($100,000), Hudson Institute ($100,000) and Mifa ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc?
Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $834K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts and culture, research and public policy, education, human services, health, and religious work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7256010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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