Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates (JAG KY) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1992, the organization operates as an affiliate of Jobs for America's Graduates, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth workforce development. JAG KY serves at-risk students across Kentucky through school-based and out-of-school programs, helping young people overcome barriers to high school graduation and successful transition into employment, post-secondary education, or military service.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.6M
+42.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
+28.2% YoY
Grant Count
67
+26.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+1.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To inspire, empower, and prepare the youth of the Commonwealth to become leaders in tomorrow's workforce. The organization assists students in overcoming barriers so they will graduate from high school and transition successfully into the workforce, military, and/or post-secondary education.
Primary Focus Areas:
- High school graduation rates, particularly among at-risk students
- Youth unemployment reduction through job readiness and placement services
- Educational disparities and support for students from underprivileged backgrounds
- Skills training in career development, job attainment, leadership, and financial literacy
- Competency-based curriculum delivery aligned with the JAG Advantage framework, which emphasizes Project-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Care, and Employer Engagement
Grantmaking
JAG KY functions primarily as a grant recipient rather than a grantmaker. The organization receives funding from foundations and other nonprofits, including Jobs for America's Graduates. Based on recent financial data, JAG KY distributed approximately $3.88 million in total giving, with typical award amounts ranging from $6,000 to $280,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
JAG KY operates exclusively in Kentucky, serving students across the Commonwealth through multiple program locations. The organization has established programs in schools and out-of-school locations, currently serving over 6,000 students through 105 programs statewide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2025):
- Total Assets: $6,603,092
- Total Revenues: $7,899,762
- Total Expenses: $5,895,347
- Total Giving: $3,880,500
Historical Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $4,63M
- Total Revenues: $6.18M
- Total Expenses: $4.51M
- Total Liabilities: $200k
Organization Details:
- EIN: 46-4660829
- Tax-exempt status granted: September 2014
- Number of employees: 15 (as of 2025)
- NTEE Classification: Educational Services and Schools - Other (B90)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,603,092 | $4,634,907 | $2,948,031 |
| Revenue | $7,899,762 | $6,179,938 | $5,464,225 |
| Expenses | $5,895,347 | $4,506,532 | $3,580,741 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $207,457 | $119,317 | $27,545 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: George Stafford
- Regional Managing Director: Anthony Green
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY CARUSO | CHAIRMAN | 10 | — |
| BARRETT BRIDGEWATER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| HOLLAND SPADE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS BURTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHARON ROBINSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| THOMAS DAGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GWEN BATES | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE EVANS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIM HATFIELD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR MOLLY MCCOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRANDIE DAWSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GRIFFIN MASON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEORGE STAFFORD | PRESIDENT | 40 | $147,517 |
| MARCIE HANSON | SR VP OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $123,250 |
| JASON MINER | SR VP OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $107,655 |
Contact Information
Address: 2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite B330, Lexington, KY 40504
Phone: (859) 407-3479
Email: info@jagky.org; g.stafford@jagky.org
Website: jagky.org
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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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