The Boren Family Foundation
The Boren Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mesa, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $628K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Boren Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Boren Family Foundation gave $20K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,426
- -67.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,404
- -83.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,040
- Total assets
- $627,934
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Boren Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grand Canyon council BSA ($16K). Together the top 6 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Boren Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2022 to 2025. 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
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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $87K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon council BSA Scottsdale, AZ | Friends of Scouting fundraiser for eagle scout recognition. | $15,700 |
| Indiana University Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship program | $2,000 |
| Empowered Kidney Care Austin, TX | donation | $1,041 |
| Brentwood Christian School Austin, TX | donation to school | $1,038 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | global hunger crisis | $500 |
| DonorsChoose New York, NY | classroom rug | $147 |
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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 | $627,934 | $17,057 | $45,343 | $20,426 | 6 | $31,057 | $5,648 | $31,658 |
| 2024 | $656,220 | $16,895 | $76,689 | $62,100 | 3 | $69,459 | $10,543 | $29,793 |
| 2023 | $716,014 | $-2,542 | $16,345 | $5,000 | 1 | $10,498 | $9,776 | $30,178 |
| 2022 | $734,901 | $24,998 | $88,108 | $82,300 | 5 | $84,084 | $20,973 | $38,442 |
| 2021 | $798,011 | $124,042 | $21,893 | $10,300 | 3 | — | $117,026 | $34,464 |
| 2020 | $699,655 | $30,800 | $104,901 | $86,500 | 4 | — | $21,756 | $36,526 |
| 2019 | $773,756 | $34,350 | $23,633 | $11,100 | 3 | — | $27,541 | $39,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Boren Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Boren Family Foundation is led by Kenneth R. Boren, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth R. Boren
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alexander Wright
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Diana Boren
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennifer B. Wright
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Boren
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nicholas A Boren
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rebecca W. Boren
Vice President
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2020
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Boren Family Foundation
How much does The Boren Family Foundation give each year?
The Boren Family Foundation gave $20K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 3 grants.
What is The Boren Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Boren Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,040, and its average grant was $3,404, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Boren Family Foundation give grants?
The Boren Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Indiana (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Boren Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Boren Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Boren Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Boren Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Grand Canyon council BSA ($15,700), Indiana University ($2,000) and Empowered Kidney Care ($1,041), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Boren Family Foundation?
The Boren Family Foundation reported $628K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (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 is The Boren Family Foundation's EIN?
The Boren Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0872576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work The Boren Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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