Boren Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Boren Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Upland, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $16,255 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$16,255
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$43.1 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
59% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 55 | $29.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 70 | $38.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 70 | $44.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 30 | $43.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sally Briner 1909 S Main Street, Upland, IN 46989 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (765) 998-8139 |
| What to submit | Typed request detailing the intended use of the funds requested. |
| Deadlines | Deadline for submissions are march 31 and august 31. |
| Restrictions | Primarily educational pursuits in central Indiana. |
What Boren Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 28 | $1.8 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $16,255 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daf - Renaissance Charitable Foundation | Daf for town of upland (park) | $1.0 million |
| Marion Land Trustsagamore Institute | To address blight in downtown marion | $100,000 |
| Eastbrook Community Schools | To provide a new scoreboard for the football field | $81,275 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | To provide food for the food insecure | $66,913 |
| First Light Child Advocacy Center | Provide resources for combating child abuse | $63,367 |
| East Central Indiana Robotics | To assist with the organization's programming | $52,000 |
| Matthews Volunteer Fire Department | To provide for equipment | $41,275 |
| Mid-North Food Pantry | To provide food for the food insecure | $40,637 |
| Union Chapel Ministries | Towards a new van and jr sr high programming | $40,000 |
| Nearspace Education Inc | To provide educational programming and a new chair lift | $32,000 |
| Wilson-Vaughan Hostess House | Renovations to the historical home | $30,000 |
| Casa of Grant County | Provide resources for child advocacy | $27,092 |
| Upland Volunteer Fire Department | Tank pump/assembly for new truck | $27,091 |
| BNF Ministries | To provide food for the food insecure | $25,000 |
| Changemaker Collective Inc | Financial assistance to those seeking therapy | $16,255 |
| Fairmount Friends Church | To support their various ministry programs | $16,255 |
| Faith Family Church | To support their various ministry programs | $16,255 |
| Happy Hollow Children's Camp | Provide camp fees for special needs children | $16,255 |
| Harmony Christian Church | To support their various ministry programs | $16,255 |
| Indiana Canine Assistant Network | Dog training | $16,255 |
| Lightrider Ministries | Provide for supplies, field trips, and mid-winter bash | $16,255 |
| Narrow Gate Horse Ranch Inc | Surveillance equipment | $16,255 |
| Radiant Health | To assist with programming | $16,255 |
| Upland Public Library | New books, reading program, memberships | $16,255 |
| Godly Respnse to Abuse in Christian Environment | Provide programming for abuse victims | $15,000 |
| Cancer Services of Grant County Inc | For their bess program | $10,000 |
| East Central Indiana Robotics | To assist with renovations to their building | $10,000 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | To support new zoo projects | $10,000 |
| Lightrider Ministries | For the purchase of a piano | $10,000 |
| Lightrider Ministries | For security purpose | $3,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally J Briner
- Jay M Ross
- Lael E Boren
- Tracee McCammon
- James Luttrull
- Polly Boren
- Beth Henricks
- Karan Meyers
- Lukas Boren
- Lori Howard
- Amy Sicks
Questions people ask
Does Boren Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadline for submissions are march 31 and august 31.
How much does Boren Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $16,255.
Who runs Boren Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally J Briner (Executive Director), Jay M Ross (President/Director), Lael E Boren (Vice President) and Tracee McCammon (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Boren Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and faith communities.