The Boyd Family Foundation
The Boyd Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2025 filing describes a grant application process for organizations seeking support for eligible charitable, religious, scientific, public-safety testing, literary, educational, amateur-sports, or cruelty-prevention purposes.
The Boyd Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Boyd Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Nevada. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,941,500
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +28.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $78,830
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $80,032,203
- +9.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (17 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Boyd Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and describes an application for funds. The application requests the applicant’s name, tax-exempt status, EIN, contact information, amount requested, tax-exempt purpose, intended use of funds, and sources of most of the applicant’s income and contributions. Awards are at the trustees’ discretion and are limited to the eligible purposes described above.
- Contact
Application contact: William S Boyd
Mailing address: 6465 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: (702) 233-0186
Website: https://foundationboyd.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Boyd Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UNLV Foundation ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 156 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Las Vegas. In 2025, 96% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 3% to California, and 1% to New York; shares for Massachusetts and Illinois were each reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Boyd Family Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 50 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $104K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 178% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 71% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $1.1M (2021) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNLV Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Nonrestricted | $1,553,500 |
| Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Nonrestricted | $700,000 |
| Nevada Health & Bioscience Corp Las Vegas, NV | Nonrestricted | $400,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Viator College Preparatory High School Las Vegas, NV | Nonrestricted | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities Las Vegas, NV | Nonrestricted | $115,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Nonrestricted | $100,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation Reno, NV | Nonrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Nonrestricted | $50,000 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice Las Vegas, NV | Nonrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Las Vegas, NV | Nonrestricted | $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 | $80,032,203 | $11,541,758 | $4,343,144 | $3,941,500 | 50 | $4,111,051 | $10,009,536 | $5,816,018 |
| 2024 | $72,833,589 | $29,448,036 | $3,772,545 | $3,470,500 | 39 | $3,640,722 | $18,083,588 | $3,786,870 |
| 2023 | $47,158,098 | $14,168,678 | $1,764,258 | $1,538,500 | 25 | $1,700,197 | $9,119,194 | $3,267,909 |
| 2022 | $34,753,678 | $6,827,926 | $1,613,926 | $1,416,500 | 20 | $1,557,175 | $401,276 | $2,653,419 |
| 2021 | $29,539,678 | $3,846,797 | $1,201,872 | $1,066,350 | 22 | $1,160,847 | $272,692 | $2,505,371 |
| 2020 | $26,894,753 | $3,760,671 | $1,285,459 | $1,228,000 | 25 | — | $477,803 | $1,218,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Boyd Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.8M 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 2025 filing states that awards are limited to specified charitable purposes, including religious, scientific, educational, and literary activities; testing for public safety; qualifying amateur sports competitions; and prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Awards are made at the trustees’ discretion within those guidelines.
The 2025 grantees include organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of services. Catholic Charities says it partners with others to strengthen families and help people reach their potential. Nathan Adelson Hospice says it provides end-of-life care and hospice and palliative services in Clark and Nye counties. Olive Crest says it provides safe homes, counseling, and education for children and families in crisis. Hope for Prisoners says it helps people reenter the workforce, their families, and the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $3,941,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,553,500, with a median of $17,500. The largest listed grants included $1,553,500 to UNLV Foundation, $700,000 to Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, $400,000 to Nevada Health & Bioscience Corp, and $250,000 to Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory High School. Each was listed as nonrestricted.
Other 2025 grants included $115,000 to Catholic Charities, $100,000 each to Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation and University of Nevada Reno Foundation, and $50,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, Nathan Adelson Hospice, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William S. Boyd as president; Samuel J. Boyd as secretary; and Marianne E. Boyd Johnson as treasurer. Trustees listed are William R. Boyd, Bruno Mark, Samuel Boyd Jr., Taylor J. Boyd, and Sean W. Johnson.
The Boyd Family Foundation is led by William R. Boyd, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William R. Boyd
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Bruno Mark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Samuel Boyd Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Sean W. Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Taylor J. Boyd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Marianne E. Boyd Johnson
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Samuel J. Boyd
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $30K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Samuel J Boyd (Secretary). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Boyd Family Foundation
How much does The Boyd Family Foundation give each year?
The Boyd Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.5M across 39 grants.
What is The Boyd Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Boyd Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $78,830, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Boyd Family Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Boyd Family Foundation give grants?
The Boyd Family Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (38 grants) and Reno, NV (2 grants).
Does The Boyd Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on The Boyd Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nonrestricted" (50 grants).
Who are The Boyd Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Boyd Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UNLV Foundation ($1,553,500), Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada ($700,000) and Nevada Health & Bioscience Corp ($400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Boyd Family Foundation?
The Boyd Family Foundation reported $80.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.8M (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 The Boyd Family Foundation fund?
The 2025 filing states that awards are limited to specified charitable purposes, including religious, scientific, educational, and literary activities; testing for public safety; qualifying amateur sports competitions; and prevention of cruelty to children or animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Boyd Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and describes an application for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Boyd Family Foundation's EIN?
The Boyd Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0220082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Boyd Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-boyd-family-foundation-morg_96c10158684040d09f38f60d44f27bc8
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