The Boyd Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2017 by Jenny and Randy Boyd to support their home state of Tennessee through strategic philanthropy. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, the foundation has evolved from the Boyds' decade-long personal giving history into a comprehensive family foundation representing the collaborative philanthropic vision of the entire Boyd family, including board members Randy and Jenny Boyd, their sons Harrison and Thomas, and daughter-in-law Lindsey.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$98.0M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.4M
+90.3% YoY
Grant Count
60
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$157K
+122.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Boyd Foundation works to make the greater Knoxville area a place of opportunity for all by supporting high-quality education, robust youth programs, sustained animal welfare, critical mental health, and thriving arts and cultural organizations.
Approach: The foundation invests in evidence-based organizations and serves as a lab for innovation to bring new ideas and initiatives meant to strengthen the community.
Primary Focus Areas:
Education and Youth Development: Supporting organizations where students are at the center of all conversations, with measurable programs providing opportunity for all students to reach their full potential and become contributing citizens.
Animal Welfare: Advancing the health and well-being of the community's pets and animals through programs that create safe, fun spaces for community interaction and increase connection among people and between people and their pets.
Arts and Preservation: Supporting programs celebrating a diverse range of arts and artists and cultivating and sharing East Tennessee traditions to enrich the community and contribute to economic vitality.
Mental Health: Supporting critical mental health initiatives within the community.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
Approximately $72,740
Average Grant
Approximately $72,740
How to Apply
** Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Boyd Foundation focuses on the greater Knoxville area and East Tennessee region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $98,037,708 (2024)
- Total giving: $9,414,140
- Annual giving: $4,946,347 (2023)
- Total expenses: $5,276,895 (2023)
- EIN: 37-1877729
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $98,037,708 | $91,203,598 | $85,338,676 |
| Revenue | $4,267,434 | $-748,061 | $810,446 |
| Expenses | $9,772,878 | $5,276,895 | $3,908,103 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,555,252 | $5,106,276 | $3,723,526 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,748,992 | $1,410,798 | $1,323,067 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,812,147 | $4,308,277 | $4,421,934 |
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
234 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Boyd Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Randy Boyd: Co-founder; serves as the 26th President of the University of Tennessee System (since 2018); founded Radio Systems Corporation (now PetSafe Brands) in 1991 before selling it in 2020
- Jenny Boyd: Co-founder
- Harrison Boyd: Board member (son)
- Thomas Boyd: Board member (son)
- Lindsey Boyd: Board member (daughter-in-law)
- Krissy DeAlejandro: Executive Director
Contact: (865) 621-9223 | krissy@theboydfoundation.org
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDAL D BOYD | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JENNY H BOYD | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETA | — | — |
| THOMAS BOYD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LINDSEY BOYD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KRISSY DEALEJANDRO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $101,750 |
| HARRISON BOYD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHAD DYKES | CONTROLLER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Boyd Foundation gifted $750,000 to Smoky Mountains historic preservation efforts, demonstrating expanded commitment beyond the core Knoxville focus areas into regional preservation initiatives.
Boyd Foundation gifts $750K to Smoky Mountains historic preservationSubject 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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