Private foundation · EIN 27-2559583 · Columbia, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Darnall W Boyd Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $6.8M total, median $150K. 100% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$6.8M
Median grant
$150K
Stays in SC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$149M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of CayceCayce, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$2.1M
University of South Carolina Education FoundationColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$1.5M
Clemson University FoundationClemson, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$1.1M
The Palmetto Trailpalmetto ConservationColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$431K
South Carolina Waterfowl AssociationPinewood, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$400K
GrowcoColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$300K
Sandhills SchoolColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$250K
Indian Waters CouncilColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$220K
Chester Rescue CenterChester, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$150K
The River AllianceColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$65K
Historic Columbia FoundationColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$43K
Columbia Museum of ArtColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$43K
Congaree Land TrustColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$36K
Sc Department of Natural ResourcesColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$36K
Planned ParenthoodColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$10K
City Center PartnershipColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$6,750
Columbia Waterfront Park FoundationColumbia, SCCharitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose$445

About this foundation

Darnall W Boyd Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbia, South Carolina, administered in care of Darnall W Boyd, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Darnall W Boyd Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Darnall W Boyd Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.8M across 17 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Darnall W Boyd Foundation Inc give?

South Carolina (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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