Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation
The Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2010 and based in Columbia, South Carolina. Located at 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 313A, Columbia, SC 29204, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a hands-on approach to grantmaking, managing projects from conception through completion rather than simply distributing funds to applicants.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$148.7M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.8M
+5.7% YoY
Grant Count
17
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$400K
-6.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on enhancing quality of life in Columbia and South Carolina by focusing on:
- Outdoor recreational opportunities
- Education
- Preservation of history
- Making the Midlands an attractive place to live, work, and play
Primary funding interests include education, philanthropy and grantmaking, and health care, with particular emphasis on STEM education and outdoor conservation and recreation programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on a preselected basis only, meaning it identifies and invites grantees rather than accepting unsolicited applications. The foundation initiates and manages projects directly.
Grant Range
$1.25 million to $10 million for documented major projects
Average Grant
amount: $393,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Columbia and the Midlands region of South Carolina, with some support extending to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $148,683,731
- Total revenues: $9,979,380
- Total expenses: $8,123,800
- Total liabilities: $191
- Annual giving: $6,796,854
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $3.6 million in 2011 to $148.7 million in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $148,683,731 | $142,841,514 | $128,442,585 |
| Revenue | $9,979,380 | $8,499,212 | $8,100,577 |
| Expenses | $8,123,800 | $7,584,725 | $8,017,181 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,796,854 | $6,429,385 | $6,685,232 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,142,456 | $3,978,728 | $2,912,495 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,287,072 | $6,787,574 | $6,429,795 |
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
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Susan F. Boyd – Board Chair and Trustee
- George S. Bailey – President and Trustee
- Joseph P. Wilczewski – Trustee
- Staff: 4 employees
The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN F BOYD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $4,000 |
| JOSEPH P WILCZEWSKI | TREASURER | 25 | $129,000 |
| GEORGE S BAILEY | PRESIDENT | 25 | $150,000 |
| FORD B BAILEY | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $8,000 |
| WALTER TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $48,500 |
| JOHNSON SMALL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $48,500 |
| TAYLOR BOYD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $58,000 |
| DARNALL BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $54,605 |
| MARY BOND BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $45,105 |
| MARK GARSIDE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $48,500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In October 2023, the City of Columbia and the Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation held a grand opening ceremony for the Sanctuary at Boyd Island, a public outdoor space developed through the foundation's vision and more than $1 million in contributions. The project was approved by Columbia City Council in 2014 and represents the foundation's commitment to enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities in the region.
Surviving calculus: Darnall W. & Susan F. Boyd Foundation gives $1.25 millionThe foundation continues to expand its educational initiatives, including additional funding commitments to Clemson University's engineering programs to support student success in STEM disciplines.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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