Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc
Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in several states, including support for arts, education, conservation, human services, and Parkinson’s research.
Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc gave $836K across 108 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Georgia. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $836,200
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 108
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,743
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $13,227,729
- +5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (29 of 102, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (32% 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 Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc ($101K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $516K.
Grant Size Distribution
475 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 455 grants of 475 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Georgia (32%), North Carolina (20%), South Carolina (15%), Mississippi (9%), and New York (7%). The filing’s description of direct charitable activity specifies land conservation and protection in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 102 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 221% 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 $379K (2020) to $894K (2024). In 2025 it made 108 grants totaling $836K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc Atlanta, GA | Curator of Folk and Self-taught Art at High Museum | $100,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Boone Family Fund for Parkinsons | $90,000 |
| Mississippi Folk Art Foundation Brandon, MS | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Davidson College Davidson, NC | Support for Boone Professorship | $62,500 |
| Help of Beaufort Beaufort, SC | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Port Royal Sound Foundation Okatie, SC | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Paradise Garden Foundation Inc Summerville, GA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Asheville, NC | Support victims of Hurricane Helene | $25,000 |
| Tryall Fund Jamaica White Plains, NY | Hurricane Relief for the community | $25,000 |
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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 | $13,227,729 | $1,800,838 | $1,106,855 | $836,200 | 108 | $1,872,436 | $1,652,012 | $847,494 |
| 2024 | $12,533,746 | $2,514,939 | $1,089,904 | $894,200 | 97 | $940,325 | $1,892,046 | $769,784 |
| 2023 | $11,108,711 | $507,908 | $780,641 | $667,520 | 87 | $667,520 | $424,051 | $700,531 |
| 2022 | $11,745,818 | $1,493,529 | $674,002 | $552,730 | 100 | $552,730 | $1,374,345 | $666,667 |
| 2021 | $10,926,291 | $3,669,449 | $637,315 | $526,280 | 83 | $534,226 | $1,303,810 | $591,666 |
| 2020 | $7,894,157 | $1,267,777 | $415,451 | $378,620 | 73 | — | $1,202,482 | $427,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $847K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a general mission. Its 2025 grants included support for a folk-art curator, a professorship and library, Parkinson’s-related purposes, hurricane relief, and conservation.
The supported organizations describe their own work in varied terms. The Woodruff Arts Center says its mission is to inspire, create, support, and celebrate arts and education for diverse audiences. HELP of Beaufort says it provides food, clothing, and short-term financial assistance to people in need. Port Royal Sound Foundation says it works on education, research, and conservation to support the environmental, cultural, and economic well-being of its area. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 108 grants totaling $836,200. Awards ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center for a curator of folk and self-taught art at the High Museum; $90,000 to Emory University for the Boone Family Fund for Parkinson’s; $75,000 to Mississippi Folk Art Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes; and $62,500 to Davidson College for support of the Boone Professorship. Other grants included $30,000 to HELP of Beaufort and $27,500 to Port Royal Sound Foundation, both for general and unrestricted purposes; $25,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research for general and unrestricted purposes; and $25,000 to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to support victims of Hurricane Helene.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel W Boone III as director and president; Daniel W Boone IV as director; Meredith B Tutterow as director; and Susanna B Ver Eecke as director, secretary, and treasurer.
Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc is led by Daniel W Boone III, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel W Boone III
Director & President
Director → President, 2021
President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel W Boone IV
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith B Tutterow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susanna B Ver Eecke
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc
How much does Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc give each year?
Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc gave $836K across 108 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $894K across 97 grants.
What is Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,743, across 108 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc give grants?
Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (20%) and South Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (17 grants), Highlands, NC (13 grants), Beaufort, SC (6 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (82 of 108) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc ($101,000 across 2 grants), Emory University ($90,000) and Davidson College ($87,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc?
Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $847K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a general mission. Its 2025 grants included support for a folk-art curator, a professorship and library, Parkinson’s-related purposes, hurricane relief, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2663615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dan and Merrie Boone 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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