Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Organizations across Tennessee and greater Knoxville area.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Endowment requests

Overview

The Boyd Foundation, established in 2017 by Jenny and Randy Boyd, aims to improve the greater Knoxville area through strategic investments in education, arts, animal welfare, and mental health. With a focus on community strength and sustainability, the foundation supports various local organizations and initiatives. Their commitment to philanthropy reflects the family's dedication to enhancing the quality of life in Tennessee, ensuring meaningful change for those in need.

Eligibility

Organizations across Tennessee and  greater Knoxville area.

Ineligibility

The Boyd Foundation does not consider endowment requests.

What The Boyd Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
60
Total given
$9.41M
Median grant
$49K
Range
$500–$1.57M
  • By dollars: Tennessee 99%, New York <1%, Virginia <1%. Top recipient cities: Knoxville, TN; Nashville, TN; Maryville, TN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • University of Tennessee Foundation · Knoxville, TN

    Enriches the lives of the students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the…

    $1.57M

  • Carter County Chamber Foundation · Elizabethton, TN

    Hurricane helene relief fund

    $1M

  • United Way of Greater Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

    To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good

    $988K

  • Girl Talk Inc · Knoxville, TN

    To empower girls to become their best selves by reducing the likelihood of teen…

    $830K

  • Wesley House Community Center · Knoxville, TN

    To assist and provide services for knoxville's most under resourced and marginalized areas

    $750K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Arts
  • Mental health
  • Animal rescue

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