Boren Foundation Inc
The Boren Foundation, Inc. is a private charitable foundation established in 1982 by Leland and LaRita Boren. Based in Upland, Indiana, the foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, with a focus on improving quality of life in communities through strategic philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.1M
+20.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+12.4% YoY
Grant Count
70
+27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-11.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to make impactful gifts to organizations devoted to improving quality of life in communities through their commitment to education, community outreach, and social enrichment.
Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The Foundation Board meets twice annually in April and September. Grant applications are due:
Grant Range
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation generally considers grants for projects designed to benefit Grant County and Central Indiana. Surrounding areas of the state are also considered, along with requests from outside Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total assets: $19,089,737
- Total giving: $1,270,770
- Total revenues: $4,537,566
- Total expenses: $1,428,933
- Number of employees: 0
Revenue Breakdown (FYE 09/2024):
- Grants and contributions: $188,466
- Investment income and dividends: $1,030,580
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $3,318,520
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,089,737 | $15,906,920 | $11,537,266 |
| Revenue | $4,537,566 | $8,348,169 | $1,314,144 |
| Expenses | $1,428,933 | $1,278,345 | $1,273,140 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,361,570 | $1,213,873 | $1,112,322 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,281,794 | $1,130,988 | $1,258,715 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,670,125 | $1,341,754 | $1,145,517 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Foundation trustees include:
- Lori Wilson
- Lael E Boren
- Martha R Songer
Contact: Sally Briner (sallybriner@borenfoundation.org)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAEL E BOREN | VICE PRES.DI | 1 | $3,000 |
| JAY M ROSS | PRESIDENT/DI | 1 | $3,000 |
| JAMES LUTTRULL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| POLLY BOREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SALLY J BRINER | EXECUTIVE DI | 30 | $50,000 |
| AMY E SICKS | SECRETARY | 1 | $2,500 |
| TRACEE MCCAMMON | TREASURER | 3 | $2,500 |
| BETH HENRICKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| KARAN MEYERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| LUKAS BOREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| LORI HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| MARTHA SONGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 1909 South Main Street Upland, IN 46989-1301
Phone: 765-998-8139
Email: sallybriner@borenfoundation.org
Website: www.borenfoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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