J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madisonville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$42.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 25 | $39.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 28 | $42.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 33 | $42.1 million |
How to apply
J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 29 | $1.2 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Msu Foundation | Scholarships | $275,000 |
| Madisonville Community College | Scholarships | $133,546 |
| Hopkins County Board of Education | Family resource center - backpack blessing | $111,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | To be used in exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Hopkins County Family YMCA | To be used in exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Wku College Heights Foundation | Scholarships | $70,905 |
| Christian Food Bank | To be used in exempt purpose | $65,000 |
| Maryhurst Inc | Renewal program and transition care | $50,000 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Scholarships | $40,664 |
| Lifehouse Maternity Home | To be used in exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Murray State University | Scholarships | $34,124 |
| Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Foundation | Rn education scholarship | $30,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | To be used in exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Bridgehaven Inc | To be used in exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army | To be used in exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Octc Foundation | Scholarships | $27,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation | To be used in exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Campbellsville University | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Methodist Home of Kentucky Inc | To be used in exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | To be used in exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Hopkins County Dolly Partons Imagination Library | To be used in exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Kosair for Kids | To be used in exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Red Cross | To be used in exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| City of Madisonville | The flower man | $7,500 |
| University of Louisville | Scholarships | $5,722 |
| University of Kentucky | To be used in exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Wku Foundation | Scholarships | $4,040 |
| Southern Illinois University | To be used in exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Madisonville College Foundation | Derby day celebration | $1,000 |
| Mount Holly Cemetery Association | To be used in exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Patrick Rudd Project | To be used in exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Henderson Community College | Scholarships | $948 |
| Hopkins County Community Clinic | To be used in exempt purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Bentley F Badgett II
- Mary Rheaetta Ashby
- Claude R Badgett
- Bradley G Baldwin
Questions people ask
Does J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Bentley F Badgett II (Director), Mary Rheaetta Ashby (President/Director), Claude R Badgett (Vice President/Director) and Bradley G Baldwin (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.