Private foundation · Chattanooga
Kenneth E Boring Charitable Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $38,000 to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $7,500. Most often for: “Greatest need”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $38,000 · 4 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $7,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County · plus 23 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 20% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $232,350
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232K | $38K | 5 |
| 2024 | $261K | $25K | 6 |
| 2023 | $301K | $68K | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Dorothy Boring Shaw · Chattanooga · (706) 226-7625
- What to send
- Proof of not-for-profit status should be included with application.
- Deadlines
- December 31
Next one: Dec 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Organizations must operate as qualified charitable organizations as defined by section 501(c) (3) of the internal revenue code.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Dorothy B ShawPresident/treasurer
- Robert S RileyTrustee
- Leah Boring HillTrustee
- Laura Boring HopkinsTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Greatest need (4 grants)
- Museum college daze (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Greatest need | $15K |
| Chi Memorial Hospital | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Greatest need | $7,500 |
| On Point | Hixson, Hamilton County | Greatest need | $5,500 |
| Creative Discovery Museum | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Museum college daze | $5,000 |
| Baylor School | Chattanooga, Marion County | Greatest need | $5,000 |