J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc
The J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 2001 and based in Madisonville, Kentucky. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization with a focus on grantmaking to support charitable causes across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.7M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+1.9% YoY
Grant Count
28
+12.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
-9.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation made 17 grants in 2023 with total giving of approximately $1.34 million. Recent grant recipients include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple states including Kentucky, Arkansas, Colorado, and Tennessee. Key funded cities include Bowling Green, Louisville, and Memphis.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending October 2023:
- Total Assets: $43.5 million
- Total Revenue: $5.62 million
- Total Expenses: $6.07 million
- Total Liabilities: $13.5 million
- Total Grants Awarded: $1.34 million
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $310,000
- Investment income and dividends: $305,131
- Net rental income: $379,930
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,748,167 | $43,484,345 | $43,812,620 |
| Revenue | $5,845,995 | $5,623,619 | $6,549,304 |
| Expenses | $6,102,041 | $6,072,600 | $6,048,746 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,447,300 | $1,403,849 | $1,682,569 |
| Net Investment Income | $728,304 | $614,353 | $865,016 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,443,621 | $1,412,853 | $1,589,952 |
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
123 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
- Bentley F Badgett II — President/Director
- Mary Rheaetta Ashby — Vice President/Director (receives $60,000 in annual compensation)
- Claude R Badgett — Secretary/Treasurer/Director
The foundation has one employee on staff.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENTLEY F BADGETT II | DIRECTOR | 25 | — |
| MARY RHEAETTA ASHBY | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 10 | $60,000 |
| CLAUDE R BADGETT | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| BRADLEY G BALDWIN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.1 | $18,210 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant commitments to Murray State University, particularly supporting teacher education initiatives. In 2023, the foundation expanded eligibility for the Rogers Badgett Sr Scholarship for Teachers, making more western Kentucky teachers eligible to apply for graduate study scholarships at MSU's Madisonville campus. The Badgett family has also created three additional scholarships for the College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University.
More western Kentucky teachers now eligible to apply for scholarship for\Contact Information
Address: 1822 N Main St Bldg A, Madisonville, KY 42431-9401
Telephone: 270-821-0408
EIN: 31-1755149
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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