Badders Foundation
Badders Foundation is a private foundation based in Nacogdoches, Texas. It made 66 grants totaling $680,634 in 2024, supporting organizations including churches, educational and community organizations, and charities.
Badders Foundation at a glance
In short: Badders Foundation gave $681K across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $680,634
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,313
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $65,129
- -67.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Badders Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says applicants must submit a proposal to the board describing the program and mission. It states there are no restrictions on awards and no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeff And Jackie Badders
Mailing address: 4002 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Phone: (936) 564-6181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Badders Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mosaic Church ($435K). Together the top 10 received $611K.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 195 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining shares went to recipients in Tennessee (2%), California (1%), Colorado (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Badders Foundation gives
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 10878% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $829K (2022). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $681K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Church Nacogdoches, TX | Support | $435,151 |
| Sfasu Foundation Inc Nacogdoches, TX | Support | $42,251 |
| Glory Gang Nacogdoches, TX | In Support of General Operations and Programs | $40,000 |
| SFA Foundation Nacogdoches, TX | Support | $25,610 |
| Houston Children's Charity Houston, TX | Support | $20,000 |
| Village Nacogdoches Nacogdoches, TX | Support | $12,000 |
| Solid Foundation Nacogdoches, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| SFA Athletics Nacogdoches, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| Three Ravens Global Franklin, TN | Support | $10,000 |
| Christian Womens Job Corp Tyler, TX | Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,129 | $544,796 | $682,094 | $680,634 | 66 | $682,094 | $5,228 |
| 2023 | $202,427 | $583,431 | $470,612 | $469,687 | 67 | $470,612 | $2,419 |
| 2022 | $89,608 | $160,014 | $829,911 | $829,086 | 59 | $829,911 | $8,614 |
| 2021 | $759,505 | $764,774 | $6,950 | $6,200 | 3 | $6,950 | $4,707 |
| 2020 | $1,681 | $3,000 | $897 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Badders Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients show a range of supported organizations. For example, Clutch City Foundation describes its mission as improving the community through youth initiatives, education programs, and programs supporting underserved people. Love INC says it works to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ, while Talitha Koum Institute says it assists families affected by multigenerational urban poverty in Waco.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 66 grants totaling $680,634. Awards ranged from $200 to $435,151, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grants included $435,151 to Mosaic Church, $42,251 to SFASU Foundation Inc., $40,000 to Glory Gang for general operations and programs, and $25,610 to SFA Foundation. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Houston Children’s Charity and $12,000 to Village Nacogdoches.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jackie L. Badders, Jeff B. Badders, Jud Chappell, Jason Currie, and Richard Gardner as directors.
Badders Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jackie L. Badders
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Currie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff B. Badders
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jud Chappell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Gardner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Badders Foundation
How much does Badders Foundation give each year?
Badders Foundation gave $681K across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $470K across 67 grants.
What is Badders Foundation's typical grant size?
Badders Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,313, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Badders Foundation give grants?
Badders Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nacogdoches, TX (12 grants), Houston, TX (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Tyler, TX (3 grants).
Does Badders Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Badders Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support" (65 grants).
Who are Badders Foundation's largest grantees?
Badders Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mosaic Church ($435,151), Sfasu Foundation Inc ($42,251) and Glory Gang ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Badders Foundation?
Badders Foundation reported $65K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $682K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Badders Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients show a range of supported organizations. For example, Clutch City Foundation describes its mission as improving the community through youth initiatives, education programs, and programs supporting underserved people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Badders Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says applicants must submit a proposal to the board describing the program and mission. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Badders Foundation's EIN?
Badders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1921221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Badders Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/badders-foundation-morg_40d3ca78977a4fb9a2ce58f38aa45cc5
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