Humanizing the Badge Inc
Humanizing the Badge Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Taylor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022.
Humanizing the Badge Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $65,862
- -81.9% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $160,341
- -45.7% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Humanizing the Badge Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $60K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery Spokane, WA | Memory of Lt. Stephen Williams | $18,578 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $65,862 | $160,341 | — | — |
| 2021 | $146,321 | $363,237 | $295,507 | $18,578 | 1 |
| 2020 | $78,591 | $256,119 | $201,491 | $59,677 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Humanizing the Badge Inc is led by David R. Edwards, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David R. Edwards
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $8K (2022)
Michael Edwards
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Edwards
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $8K, to David Edwards (President).
Frequently asked questions about Humanizing the Badge Inc
What is Humanizing the Badge Inc?
Humanizing the Badge Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Taylor, MI.
Where does Humanizing the Badge Inc operate?
Humanizing the Badge Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Missouri, Washington.
What is Humanizing the Badge Inc's EIN?
Humanizing the Badge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4612172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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