Boren Foundation Inc
Historical FunderUpland, Indiana · EIN 35-1557058 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$16,255
Total assets$43.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $16,255 and $40,637.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SALLY BRINER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1909 S MAIN STREET, UPLAND IN 46989 |
| Phone | 7659988139 |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daf - Renaissance Charitable Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Daf for town of upland (park) | $1,000,078 |
| Marion Land Trustsagamore Institute | Marion, IN | To address blight in downtown marion | $100,000 |
| Eastbrook Community Schools | Marion, IN | To provide a new scoreboard for the football field | $81,275 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Muncie, IN | To provide food for the food insecure | $66,913 |
| First Light Child Advocacy Center | Marion, IN | Provide resources for combating child abuse | $63,367 |
| East Central Indiana Robotics | Matthews, IN | To assist with the organization's programming | $52,000 |
| Matthews Volunteer Fire Department | Matthews, IN | To provide for equipment | $41,275 |
| Mid-North Food Pantry | Indianapolis, IN | To provide food for the food insecure | $40,637 |
| Union Chapel Ministries | Muncie, IN | Towards a new van and jr sr high programming | $40,000 |
| Nearspace Education Inc | Upland, IN | To provide educational programming and a new chair lift | $32,000 |
| Wilson-Vaughan Hostess House | Marion, IN | Renovations to the historical home | $30,000 |
| Casa of Grant County | Marion, IN | Provide resources for child advocacy | $27,092 |
| Upland Volunteer Fire Department | Upland, IN | Tank pump/assembly for new truck | $27,091 |
| Bnf Ministries | Muncie, IN | To provide food for the food insecure | $25,000 |
| Changemaker Collective Inc | Marion, IN | Financial assistance to those seeking therapy | $16,255 |
| Fairmount Friends Church | Fairmount, IN | To support their various ministry programs | $16,255 |
| Faith Family Church | Wilmington, OH | To support their various ministry programs | $16,255 |
| Happy Hollow Children's Camp | Indianapolis, IN | Provide camp fees for special needs children | $16,255 |
| Harmony Christian Church | Elwood, IN | To support their various ministry programs | $16,255 |
| Indiana Canine Assistant Network | Zionsville, IN | Dog training | $16,255 |
| Lightrider Ministries | Upland, IN | Provide for supplies, field trips, and mid-winter bash | $16,255 |
| Narrow Gate Horse Ranch Inc | Kokomo, IN | Surveillance equipment | $16,255 |
| Radiant Health | Marion, IN | To assist with programming | $16,255 |
| Upland Public Library | Upland, IN | New books, reading program, memberships | $16,255 |
| Godly Respnse to Abuse in Christian Environment | Lynchburg, VA | Provide programming for abuse victims | $15,000 |
| Cancer Services of Grant County Inc | Marion, IN | For their bess program | $10,000 |
| East Central Indiana Robotics | Matthews, IN | To assist with renovations to their building | $10,000 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne, IN | To support new zoo projects | $10,000 |
| Lightrider Ministries | Upland, IN | For the purchase of a piano | $10,000 |
| Lightrider Ministries | Upland, IN | For security purpose | $3,700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,847,978 | 30 |
| 2024 | $1,672,600 | 70 |
| 2023 | $1,270,770 | 70 |
| 2022 | $1,130,900 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349100919
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1557058
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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