Kenneth E Boring
Kenneth E Boring is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee (EIN 27-0063662). In 2025, it reported 28 grants totaling $232,350 to charitable organizations, most of the grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia and Tennessee.
Kenneth E Boring at a glance
In short: Kenneth E Boring gave $232K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $232,350
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,298
- -20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,109,974
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (5 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kenneth E Boring
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing names Dorothy Boring Shaw as the application contact. Applications should include proof of not-for-profit status. Applicants must operate as qualified charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Review Cycle
- December 31.
- Deadline
- December 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Dorothy Boring Shaw
Mailing address: P O Box 1258, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (706) 226-7625
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth E Boring funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Greater Atlanta ($35K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 128 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia recipients received 74% of grant dollars, Tennessee recipients 16%, Massachusetts recipients 5%, and Texas recipients 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kenneth E Boring open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 28 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $232K (2025) to $301K (2023). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Greatest Need | $35,000 |
| Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Dalton, GA | Greatest Need | $25,000 |
| Dalton State Foundation Dalton, GA | Greatest Need | $20,000 |
| Shepherd's Spinal Clinic Atlanta, GA | Greatest Need | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School Atlanta, GA | Greatest Need | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | Greatest Need | $15,000 |
| Many Hopes East Falmouth, MA | Greatest Need | $11,500 |
| Salvation Army Dalton, GA | Greatest Need | $10,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation Inc Austin, TX | MD Anderson/Leukemia Research | $10,000 |
| Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, TN | Greatest Need | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,109,974 | $228,998 | $234,585 | $232,350 | 28 | $232,350 | $226,763 | $237,857 |
| 2024 | $3,132,333 | $1,033,164 | $263,083 | $260,625 | 25 | $260,625 | $1,030,706 | $196,403 |
| 2023 | $3,155,476 | $510,802 | $303,316 | $300,575 | 24 | $300,575 | $458,061 | $192,619 |
| 2022 | $3,222,563 | $-131,952 | $247,668 | $245,225 | 26 | $245,225 | $175,165 | $217,327 |
| 2021 | $3,247,142 | $56,389 | $268,775 | $266,975 | 25 | $266,975 | $164,762 | $219,567 |
| 2020 | $3,240,469 | $691,582 | $257,775 | $255,975 | 23 | — | $689,782 | $191,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth E Boring reported a distributable amount of $238K for 2025 — 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 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: United Way of Greater Atlanta says it works to improve the well-being of children, families, and individuals; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta says its mission is to make children better today and healthier tomorrow; and Atlanta Speech School describes its mission as helping every child develop deep reading and find their voice.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in youth development, community well-being, education, family support, and children’s creative learning. For example, On Point says it partners with schools and communities to cultivate young people’s strengths, while Creative Discovery Museum says it inspires children to explore, innovate, create, and play.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $232,350. Grants ranged from $750 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $35,000 to United Way of Greater Atlanta, $25,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, $20,000 each to Dalton State Foundation and Shepherd’s Spinal Clinic, and $15,000 each to Atlanta Speech School and United Way of Greater Chattanooga. Most listed grant purposes were “greatest need”; a $10,000 grant to University of Texas Foundation Inc. was designated for MD Anderson/leukemia research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dorothy B. Shaw as president/treasurer and Robert S. Riley, Leah Boring Hill, and Laura Boring Hopkins as trustees.
Kenneth E Boring is led by Dorothy B. Shaw, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dorothy B. Shaw
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Boring Hopkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leah Boring Hill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert S. Riley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth E Boring
How much does Kenneth E Boring give each year?
Kenneth E Boring gave $232K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $261K across 25 grants.
What is Kenneth E Boring's typical grant size?
Kenneth E Boring's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,298, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth E Boring that year got $4K on average.
Where does Kenneth E Boring give grants?
Kenneth E Boring gives mostly in Georgia: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dalton, GA (11 grants), Atlanta, GA (7 grants) and Chattanooga, TN (4 grants).
Does Kenneth E Boring give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Kenneth E Boring's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Greatest Need" (22 grants).
Who are Kenneth E Boring's largest grantees?
Kenneth E Boring's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Greater Atlanta ($35,000), Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta ($25,000) and Dalton State Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth E Boring?
Kenneth E Boring reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $232K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $238K (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 Kenneth E Boring fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth E Boring?
The 2025 filing names Dorothy Boring Shaw as the application contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenneth E Boring's EIN?
Kenneth E Boring's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0063662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kenneth E Boring funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kenneth-e-boring-morg_292469461e2348a3adb09ef4ffe81cab
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