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Boren Foundation Inc Grants
Private foundation · EIN 35-1557058 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $4.8M
- Grants reported
- 170
- Median grant
- $16.3K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | $1.8M |
| 2024 | 70 | $1.7M |
| 2023 | 70 | $1.3M |
Where Boren Foundation Inc gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAF - RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | DAF FOR TOWN OF UPLAND (PARK) | 2025 | $1M |
| EASTBROOK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | MARION, IN | PROVIDE NUMEROUS UPGRADES | 2024 | $327.5K |
| EASTBROOK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | MARION, IN | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 | $185K |
| MARION LAND TRUSTSAGAMORE INSTITUTE | MARION, IN | TO ADDRESS BLIGHT IN DOWNTOWN MARION | 2025 | $100K |
| ISAIAH 117 HOUSE | ELIZABETHTON, TN | TO ASSIST WITH CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | 2024 | $100K |
| EASTBROOK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | MARION, IN | TO PROVIDE A NEW SCOREBOARD FOR THE FOOTBALL FIELD | 2025 | $81.3K |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK | MUNCIE, IN | TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE FOOD INSECURE | 2025 | $66.9K |
| UPLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | UPLAND, IN | TO PURCHASE A MEDICAL RESPONSE VEHICLE | 2024 | $65K |
| FIRST LIGHT CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | MARION, IN | PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR COMBATING CHILD ABUSE | 2025 | $63.4K |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK | MUNCIE, IN | TO SUPPORT FOOD INSECURITY PROGRAMS | 2024 | $60K |
| GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT | MARION, IN | TO REPLACE AED UNITS | 2024 | $60K |
| MATTHEWS FIRE DEPARTMENT | MATTHEWS, IN | PROGRAM | 2023 | $55K |
| MILL TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT | MARION, IN | TO PURCHASE AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND FILL STATION | 2024 | $54.2K |
| EAST CENTRAL INDIANA ROBOTICS | MATTHEWS, IN | TO ASSIST WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMMING | 2025 | $52K |
| EAST CENTRAL INDIANA ROBOTICS | MATTHEWS, IN | PROGRAM | 2023 | $50K |
| IVY TECH FOUNDATION INC | MARION, IN | ASSIST WITH STUDENTS FACING FINANCIAL BARRIERS | 2024 | $50K |
| EASTBROOK YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL | UPLAND, IN | PROGRAM | 2023 | $50K |
| OUR TOWN UPLAND | UPLAND, IN | HISTORICAL SIGNS, PARK BEAUTIFICATION, DEPOT RESTORATION | 2024 | $47K |
| SALVATION ARMY OF GRANT COUNTY | MARION, IN | PROGRAM | 2023 | $45K |
| MATTHEWS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | MATTHEWS, IN | TO PROVIDE FOR EQUIPMENT | 2025 | $41.3K |
| MID-NORTH FOOD PANTRY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE FOOD INSECURE | 2025 | $40.6K |
| UNION CHAPEL MINISTRIES | MUNCIE, IN | TOWARDS A NEW VAN AND JR SR HIGH PROGRAMMING | 2025 | $40K |
| MARION PAL CLUB | MARION, IN | PROGRAM | 2023 | $33K |
| NEARSPACE EDUCATION INC | UPLAND, IN | TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND A NEW CHAIR LIFT | 2025 | $32K |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHEAST INDIANA | MARION, IN | TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | 2024 | $30K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- SALLY BRINER
- Address
- 1909 S MAIN STREET UPLAND, IN, 46989
- Phone
- 7659988139
- Deadlines
- DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS ARE MARCH 31 AND AUGUST 31.
- Application materials
- TYPED REQUEST DETAILING THE INTENDED USE OF THE FUNDS REQUESTED.
- Restrictions
- PRIMARILY EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS IN CENTRAL INDIANA.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Boren Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (3 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.