The R H Boyd Company
The r.h. Boyd company ("company") was formed in 1999 and began operations in 2000 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the code. The company is affiliated with two other 501(c)(3) entities: the national baptist publishing board, which was founded in 1986, and the national congress of contemporary christian training, which was founded in 1906. The company publishes literature relevant to baptists and other christians of all denominations. The christian literature created is written, developed, and interpreted by african-americans to reflect their own experiences and experiences of their people. The company's mission is to provide biblically sound literature that is relevant to the african-American community. In addition to printing and publishing, the company also offers a complete range of products from sunday church school literature and vacation bible school programs to leadership development and small group ministry aids, workshops and hymnals.
The R H Boyd Company at a glance
In short: The R H Boyd Company reported $19K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $19,090 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -56.2% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $11,883,265
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,239,397
- +61.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $243,074
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,791,917
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The R H Boyd Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $470K (2022). In 2024 it reported $19K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of African American Music Nashville, TN | Capital Campaign | $187,500 |
| National Baptist Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress Nashville, TN | Sunday School Convention | $47,520 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,883,265 | $4,239,397 | $3,791,917 | $19,090 | Total only | $243,074 |
| 2023 | $11,400,137 | $2,623,972 | $4,514,373 | $43,586 | Total only | $154,730 |
| 2022 | $12,941,535 | $2,444,381 | $4,108,843 | $469,994 | Total only | $83,048 |
| 2021 | $13,997,405 | $1,644,843 | $3,320,582 | $235,020 | 2 | $122,225 |
| 2020 | $15,345,954 | $3,390,866 | $2,827,655 | $281,500 | 2 | $111,658 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The R H Boyd Company
Based on IRS filings
The R H Boyd Company is a public charity focused on religion, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.9M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $19K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $243K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The R H Boyd Company is led by Ladonna Boyd, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ladonna Boyd
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
David Groves
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $225K (2024)
Matthew Alix
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
T. L. Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Yvette Boyd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$89K (2020) → $88K (2024)
Veronica Marable Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tb Boyd III (2020–2021) — Chairman Emeritus
- Former: A. Charles Bowie (2020) — Director
- Former: Bobby L. Kovett (2020) — Director
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 $225K, to Dr David Groves (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The R H Boyd Company
How much does The R H Boyd Company give each year?
The R H Boyd Company reported $19K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $44K in grants paid.
How large is The R H Boyd Company?
The R H Boyd Company reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is The R H Boyd Company?
The R H Boyd Company is a public charity focused on religion, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $11.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The R H Boyd Company operate?
The R H Boyd Company has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is The R H Boyd Company's EIN?
The R H Boyd Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1784244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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