The Badders Foundation is a private foundation based in Nacogdoches, Texas, established in 2013. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates with no employees and focuses on providing support for general operations and programs of nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$65K
-67.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$681K
+44.9% YoY
Grant Count
66
-1.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+47.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is promoting:
- Glory gang
- World gospel mission
- Joy filled homes
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with particular emphasis on Christian nonprofits and educational initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed approximately $106,000 across documented grants in 2023, with an additional $73,000 distributed across 35 additional grants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, California, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total assets: $202,427
- Total revenues: $583,431
- Total expenses: $470,612
- Number of employees: 0
2024 Financial Data (Most Recent IRS 990):
- Total assets: $65,129
- Total giving: $680,634
The foundation experienced significant revenue growth, with total grants and contributions increasing 264.6% from 2022 ($160,014) to 2023 ($583,431). The foundation receives no investment income or rental income.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $65,129 | $202,427 | $89,608 |
| Revenue | $544,796 | $583,431 | $160,014 |
| Expenses | $682,094 | $470,612 | $829,911 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $682,094 | $470,612 | $829,911 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $5,228 | $2,419 | $8,614 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
While specific board members of the Badders Foundation are not detailed in available sources, the foundation is connected to the Badders family, a prominent Nacogdoches business family. Family members are involved in local civic organizations including the Nacogdoches Law Enforcement Foundation and the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE L BADDERS | Director | — | — |
| JEFF B BADDERS | Director | — | — |
| JUD CHAPPELL | Director | — | — |
| JASON CURRIE | Director | — | — |
| RICHARD GARDNER | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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