Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation
The Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $170,000, all to organizations in Indiana; its filing states that its first priority is organizations in Madison County, Indiana.
Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation gave $170K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,000
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,455
- +38.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,452,704
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It specifies no prescribed form or application deadline and directs applicants to contact L Renee Allen. The foundation is authorized to make distributions to any qualified charitable organization, regardless of location, with first priority given to organizations within Madison County, Indiana.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: L Renee Allen
Mailing address: 854 Ashbrooke Ct, Anderson, IN 46012
Phone: (765) 642-7702
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anderson University ($80K across 6 grants). Together the top 6 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 80 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing identifies organizations in Madison County, Indiana, as its first priority, while authorizing distributions to qualified charitable organizations regardless of location. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2021) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount Heritage Foundation Anderson, IN | General Support | $35,000 |
| Anderson Symphony Orchestra Anderson, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson, IN | Restricted Support | $17,500 |
| Anderson University Anderson, IN | Restricted Support | $17,500 |
| Anderson University Anderson, IN | Restricted Support | $15,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson, IN | Restricted Support | $10,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson, IN | Restricted Support | $10,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson, IN | Restricted Support | $10,000 |
| Gruenewald Historic House Inc Anderson, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Madison County Historical Society Anderson, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,452,704 | $328,324 | $231,916 | $170,000 | 11 | $195,499 | $291,907 | $205,927 |
| 2023 | $2,356,296 | $135,443 | $212,590 | $167,000 | 15 | $180,303 | $103,156 | $182,036 |
| 2022 | $2,440,135 | $55,074 | $251,254 | $200,000 | 18 | $213,150 | $45,786 | $186,861 |
| 2021 | $2,642,448 | $322,984 | $202,702 | $154,000 | 17 | $167,080 | $288,137 | $203,212 |
| 2020 | $2,528,663 | $233,471 | $211,172 | $160,198 | 19 | — | $202,551 | $170,831 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation reported a distributable amount of $206K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of Anderson organizations. The Paramount Heritage Foundation describes its mission as promoting arts and entertainment through restoration and operation of a historical theatre, and providing facilities for cultural, educational, literary, and charitable presentations. Anderson University describes its mission as educating for a life of faith and service in the church and society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $170,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $35,000 to Paramount Heritage Foundation for general support. Other grants included $25,000 to Anderson Symphony Orchestra for general support; six grants to Anderson University ranging from $10,000 to $17,500 for restricted support; and $10,000 each to Gruenewald Historic House Inc., Madison County Historical Society, and Paramount Theatre for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lorraine Renee Allen, Lawrence E Allen, and Bryce Paul Allen as trustees.
Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence E. Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Lorraine Renee Allen
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Bryce Paul Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: L. Renee Allen (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Lorraine Renee Allen (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation
How much does Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation give each year?
Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation gave $170K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $167K across 15 grants.
What is Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,455, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation give grants?
Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Anderson, IN (11 grants).
Does Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Restricted Support" (6 grants).
Who are Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anderson University ($80,000 across 6 grants), Paramount Heritage Foundation ($35,000) and Anderson Symphony Orchestra ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation?
Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $206K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of Anderson organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation?
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation's EIN?
Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4217752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fred-e-and-thelma-v-boze-foundation-morg_b30ff27958fb43b3a4315507042c7e72
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