Darnall W and Susan F Boyd Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbia, South Carolina · EIN 27-2559583 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.8M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$148.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $36,000 and $400,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cayce | Cayce, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $2,150,000 |
| University of South Carolina Education Foundation | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $1,505,277 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Clemson, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $1,150,000 |
| The Palmetto Trailpalmetto Conservation | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $431,067 |
| South Carolina Waterfowl Association | Pinewood, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $400,000 |
| Growco | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Sandhills School | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Indian Waters Council | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $220,000 |
| Chester Rescue Center | Chester, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| The River Alliance | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $65,000 |
| Historic Columbia Foundation | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $43,461 |
| Columbia Museum of Art | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $42,854 |
| Congaree Land Trust | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $36,000 |
| Sc Department of Natural Resources | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $36,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| City Center Partnership | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $6,750 |
| Columbia Waterfront Park Foundation | Columbia, SC | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's charitable purpose | $445 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,796,854 | 17 |
| 2023 | $6,429,385 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101049
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2559583
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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