Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation
The Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbia, South Carolina, founded in 2010 by businessman Darnall “Donny” Boyd and his wife, Susan. The Foundation says its projects primarily aim to improve quality of life in the Midlands, including by making outdoor recreational amenities more accessible.
Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation at a glance
In short: Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation gave $6.8M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $400K), mostly in South Carolina. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,796,854
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $399,815
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $148,683,731
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2711 Middleburg Plaza 313A, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: (803) 730-5297
Website: https://boydfoundationcolumbia.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Cayce ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 81 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina. The Foundation says its projects primarily focus on improving quality of life in the Midlands.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $953K; repeat grants $230K. How we count
Medians: $828K first-time, $65K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.1M (2020) to $6.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $6.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Cayce Cayce, SC | Charitable Contribution to Assist in Organization's Charitable Purpose | $2,150,000 |
| University of South Carolina Education Foundation Columbia, SC | Charitable Contribution to Assist in Organization's Charitable Purpose | $1,505,277 |
| Clemson University Foundation Clemson, SC | Charitable Contribution to Assist in Organization's Charitable Purpose | $1,150,000 |
| The Palmetto Trailpalmetto Conservation Columbia, SC | Charitable Contribution to Assist in Organization's Charitable Purpose | $431,067 |
| South Carolina Waterfowl Association Pinewood, SC | Charitable Contribution to Assist in Organization's Charitable Purpose | $400,000 |
| Growco Columbia, SC | Charitable Contribution to Assist in Organization's Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
| Sandhills School Columbia, SC | Charitable Contribution to Assist in Organization's Charitable Purpose | $250,000 |
| Indian Waters Council Columbia, SC | Charitable Contribution to Assist in Organization's Charitable Purpose | $220,000 |
| Chester Rescue Center Chester, SC | Charitable Contribution to Assist in Organization's Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| The River Alliance Columbia, SC | Charitable Contribution to Assist in Organization's Charitable Purpose | $65,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148,683,731 | $9,979,380 | $8,123,800 | $6,796,854 | 17 | $6,796,854 | $3,142,456 | $7,287,072 |
| 2023 | $142,841,514 | $8,499,212 | $7,584,725 | $6,429,385 | 15 | $6,429,385 | $3,978,728 | $6,787,574 |
| 2022 | $128,442,585 | $8,100,577 | $8,017,181 | $6,685,232 | 17 | $6,685,232 | $2,912,495 | $6,429,795 |
| 2021 | $140,036,737 | $13,878,834 | $7,898,826 | $6,638,327 | 15 | $6,638,327 | $7,937,331 | $6,732,804 |
| 2020 | $140,216,436 | $6,239,520 | $7,232,927 | $6,130,411 | 17 | — | $2,108,154 | $6,660,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.3M for 2024 — 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 Foundation says Donny Boyd wished for it to accentuate Columbia’s natural beauty and make the outdoors more accessible to everyone. It also says its projects are intended to develop the community and improve quality of life in the Midlands. Its website describes projects involving outdoor recreation, education, and preservation of history.
Its 2024 grants included universities, conservation and wildlife organizations, a school, a youth council, historic preservation and arts organizations, and other charitable organizations. The grantees describe their work in varied terms: the South Carolina Waterfowl Association says it works to enhance South Carolina’s wildlife heritage through education and habitat conservation; the River Alliance says it seeks to enhance South Carolina’s river areas; and Historic Columbia says it shares local history through preservation advocacy, education, and partnerships. The Columbia Museum of Art says it connects people through art, while the Congaree Land Trust says it promotes voluntary conservation of lands and habitats in central South Carolina.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 17 grants totaling $6,796,854. Grant amounts ranged from $445 to $2,150,000, with a median of $150,000.
The largest reported grants included $2,150,000 to the City of Cayce, $1,505,277 to the University of South Carolina Education Foundation, $1,150,000 to the Clemson University Foundation, $431,067 to The Palmetto Trail/Palmetto Conservation, and $400,000 to the South Carolina Waterfowl Association. The Foundation’s website describes projects including a visitor center at Cayce’s 12,000 Year History Park, the Boyd Scholars Program at Clemson, and outdoor and conservation projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan F. Boyd, Joseph P. Wilczewski, George S. Bailey, Ford B. Bailey, Walter Taylor, Johnson Small, Taylor Boyd, Darnall Bailey, Mary Bond Bailey, and Mark Garside as officers or directors. The Foundation’s website identifies George S. Bailey as President/Director, Joseph P. Wilczewski as Executive Director/Director, and W. Darnall B. Bailey as Vice President/Director.
Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation is led by George S. Bailey, President on every filing since 2020; all 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George S. Bailey
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$190K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Darnall Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Johnson Small
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $49K (2024)
Mary Bond Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Susan F. Boyd
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Taylor Boyd
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $58K (2024)
Walter Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $49K (2024)
Mark Garside
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$49K (2024)
Ford B. Bailey
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Joseph P. Wilczewski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $129K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to George S Bailey (President). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation
How much does Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation give each year?
Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation gave $6.8M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.4M across 15 grants.
What is Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation's typical grant size?
Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $399,815, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation that year got $953K on average.
Where does Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation give grants?
Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (13 grants).
Does Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation's largest grantees?
Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Cayce ($2,150,000), University of South Carolina Education Foundation ($1,505,277) and Clemson University Foundation ($1,150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation?
Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation reported $148.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation fund?
The Foundation says Donny Boyd wished for it to accentuate Columbia’s natural beauty and make the outdoors more accessible to everyone. It also says its projects are intended to develop the community and improve quality of life in the Midlands. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation?
The Foundation 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 Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation's EIN?
Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2559583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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