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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 35-1557058

Boren Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Upland, IN. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 30 grants and $1.8 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Sally Briner
1909 S Main Street
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-8139
Form and materials
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.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $1,847,978

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $43,098,972
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,672,600

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $44,521,638
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,270,770

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $19,089,737
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,130,900

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $15,906,920
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,100,851

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $11,537,266
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,000,200

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $11,496,262
  • Tax year 2019

    $996,600

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $10,131,044

Grants paid in 2025

30 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Daf - Renaissance Charitable FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Daf for town of upland (park)

    $1,000,078
  2. Marion Land Trustsagamore InstituteMarion, IN

    To address blight in downtown marion

    $100,000
  3. Eastbrook Community SchoolsMarion, IN

    To provide a new scoreboard for the football field

    $81,275
  4. Second Harvest Food BankMuncie, IN

    To provide food for the food insecure

    $66,913
  5. First Light Child Advocacy CenterMarion, IN

    Provide resources for combating child abuse

    $63,367
  6. East Central Indiana RoboticsMatthews, IN

    To assist with the organization's programming

    $52,000
  7. Matthews Volunteer Fire DepartmentMatthews, IN

    To provide for equipment

    $41,275
  8. Mid-North Food PantryIndianapolis, IN

    To provide food for the food insecure

    $40,637
  9. Union Chapel MinistriesMuncie, IN

    Towards a new van and JR SR high programming

    $40,000
  10. Nearspace Education IncUpland, IN

    To provide educational programming and a new chair lift

    $32,000
  11. Wilson-Vaughan Hostess HouseMarion, IN

    Renovations to the historical home

    $30,000
  12. Casa of Grant CountyMarion, IN

    Provide resources for child advocacy

    $27,092
  13. Upland Volunteer Fire DepartmentUpland, IN

    Tank pump/assembly for new truck

    $27,091
  14. BNF MinistriesMuncie, IN

    To provide food for the food insecure

    $25,000
  15. Changemaker Collective IncMarion, IN

    Financial assistance to those seeking therapy

    $16,255
  16. Fairmount Friends ChurchFairmount, IN

    To support their various ministry programs

    $16,255
  17. Faith Family ChurchWilmington, OH

    To support their various ministry programs

    $16,255
  18. Happy Hollow Children's CampIndianapolis, IN

    Provide camp fees for special needs children

    $16,255
  19. Harmony Christian ChurchElwood, IN

    To support their various ministry programs

    $16,255
  20. Indiana Canine Assistant NetworkIndianapolois, IN

    Dog training

    $16,255
  21. Lightrider MinistriesUpland, IN

    Provide for supplies, field trips, and mid-winter bash

    $16,255
  22. Narrow Gate Horse Ranch IncKokomo, IN

    Surveillance equipment

    $16,255
  23. Radiant HealthMarion, IN

    To assist with programming

    $16,255
  24. Upland Public LibraryUpland, IN

    New books, reading program, memberships

    $16,255
  25. Godly Respnse to Abuse in Christian EnvironmentLynchburg, VA

    Provide programming for abuse victims

    $15,000
  26. Cancer Services of Grant County IncMarion, IN

    For their bess program

    $10,000
  27. East Central Indiana RoboticsMatthews, IN

    To assist with renovations to their building

    $10,000
  28. Fort Wayne Children's ZooFort Wayne, IN

    To support new zoo projects

    $10,000
  29. Lightrider MinistriesUpland, IN

    For the purchase of a piano

    $10,000
  30. Lightrider MinistriesUpland, IN

    For security purpose

    $3,700

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $94,00040% of the total
  2. Religion3 grants $48,76521% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture1 grant $40,63717% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid1 grant $27,09211% of the total
  5. Health2 grants $26,25511% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Indiana28 grants $1,816,723
  2. Ohio1 grant $16,255
  3. Virginia1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Sally J BrinerEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 30Pay $14,808
  • Jay M RossPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $750
  • Lael E BorenVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $750
  • Tracee McCammonTREASURER Hours 3Pay $750
  • James LuttrullDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $750
  • Polly BorenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Beth HenricksDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $750
  • Karan MeyersDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $750
  • Lukas BorenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $750
  • Lori HowardDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $750
  • Amy SicksSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $750

The return

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