Making Knoxville a place of opportunity for all.
Our 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. The Boyd Foundation invests in evidenced-based organizations and serves as a lab for innovation to bring new ideas and initiatives meant to strengthen our community.
Impact Areas
Education and Youth Development
Education and youth development are the cornerstones of a vibrant, thriving community. Investing in organizations where students are at the center of all conversations leads to high-quality programs focused on positive student outcomes. We believe in measurable programs providing an opportunity for ALL students to reach their full potential and become contributing citizens within our community.
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare advances the health and well-being of our community’s pets and animals. Creating safe, fun spaces for community interaction contributes to Tennessee being the most pet friendly state in the country. We believe in programs increasing connection among people as well as between people and their pets.
Arts and Preservation
Arts and preservation of culture enrich our community and contribute to our economic vitality. Gaining a better understanding of our community, its arts and its history provides a more solid foundation for future decisions and leads to increased community connection. We believe in programs celebrating a diverse range of arts and artists and cultivating and sharing our rich East Tennessee traditions.
Mental Health Initiatives
Mental health represents a cornerstone of living a productive and fulfilling life. Various disruptions to an individual’s positive mental health not only threaten personal viability but also present broader community implications. We believe in programs advancing prevention, intervention, treatment and education in our efforts to provide an opportunity for everyone to fulfill their potential.
Community Impact
The Boyd Foundation strives to have a profound impact on the greater Knoxville area by investing resources and time in dozens of organizations, initiatives and services meant to strengthen the community, catalyze change and promote sustainability.