Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc
Jobs for Kentucky’s Graduates Inc. (JAG KY) is a public charity based in Lexington, Kentucky, and an affiliate of Jobs for America’s Graduates. It supports youth in overcoming barriers to high school graduation and transitioning to work, military service, or further education through school-to-work programs across Kentucky.
Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc at a glance
In short: Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc gave $3.9M across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $58K), mostly in Kentucky. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,870,500
- +28.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,769
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $6,603,092
- +42.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (21 of 67, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc
- How to Apply
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For the School Implementation Grant, contact the Vice President of Programs to take the next step or ask questions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2365 Harrodsburg Road B330, Lexington, KY 40504
Phone: (859) 407-3479
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc
Who Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pike County Schools ($275K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 217 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
JAG KY’s programs and the School Implementation Grant are focused on Kentucky. All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to Kentucky recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 67 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $40K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2021) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 67 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County Schools Pikeville, KY | Program Delivery | $275,000 |
| Fayette County Public Schools Lexington, KY | Program Delivery | $225,000 |
| Scott County High School Georgetown, KY | Program Delivery | $145,000 |
| Warren County Public Schools Bowling Green, KY | Program Delivery | $120,000 |
| Floyd County Schools Eastern, KY | Program Delivery | $100,000 |
| Clay County Public Schools Manchester, KY | Program Delivery | $80,000 |
| Barbourville Independent Shools Barbourville, KY | Program Delivery | $80,000 |
| Johnson County Schools Paintville, KY | Program Delivery | $80,000 |
| Garrard County Schools Lancaster, KY | Program Delivery | $80,000 |
| Daviess County Public Shools Owensboro, KY | Program Delivery | $80,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,603,092 | $7,899,762 | $5,895,347 | $3,870,500 | 67 | $207,457 |
| 2024 | $4,634,907 | $6,179,938 | $4,506,532 | $3,018,000 | 53 | $119,317 |
| 2023 | $2,948,031 | $5,464,225 | $3,580,741 | $2,494,000 | 46 | $27,545 |
| 2022 | $1,026,137 | $3,512,551 | $2,723,031 | $1,744,492 | 29 | $-280 |
| 2021 | $474,691 | $2,461,000 | $2,384,730 | $1,304,000 | 22 | $-3,750 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to assist at-risk students to graduate from high school and successfully transition to work or further education. Its curriculum addresses career development, job attainment, leadership, and financial literacy. JAG KY says its programs are recognized by the Kentucky Department of Education as supplemental electives, with students earning one graduation credit for each year enrolled.
In its 2024 filing, JAG KY reported that nearly 100% of its students graduated from high school and approximately 90% were employed, in post-secondary education, or enlisted in the military after the one-year follow-up period. It also reported providing the curriculum and support to more than 50 students who had recently dropped out of school through an out-of-school program.
JAG KY provides grants to schools implementing its programs to help cover teacher salary costs. One 2025 recipient, Warren County Public Schools, described its own mission as encouraging public and private donations to benefit the children of Warren County Public Schools.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, JAG KY reported 67 grants totaling $3,870,500. Awards ranged from $15,000 to $275,000, with a median of $40,000. The largest listed awards were $275,000 to Pike County Schools, $225,000 to Fayette County Public Schools, $145,000 to Scott County High School, and $120,000 to Warren County Public Schools. Each was designated for program delivery. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky.
The JAG KY School Implementation Grant is listed as currently open for Kentucky schools implementing JAG KY programs. The stated award range is $0–$40,000, with funding intended to help cover teacher salary costs. The website identifies contacting the Vice President of Programs as the next step for interested schools; it does not specify an application form, required materials, or restrictions beyond the program’s school-implementation purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors:
- Larry Caruso, Chairman
- Barrett Bridgewater, Treasurer
- Holland Spade, Board Member
- Travis Burton, Board Member
- Sharon Robinson, Secretary
- Thomas Dager, Board Member
- Gwen Bates, Vice Chairman
- Michelle Evans, Board Member
- Tim Hatfield, Board Member
- Dr. Molly McComas, Board Member
Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc is led by George Stafford, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Stafford
President
Co-Executive Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$79K (2022) → $148K (2025)
Larry Caruso
Chairman
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcie Hanson
Senior Vice President of Operations
Co-Executive Director → Senior Vice President of Operations, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $123K (2025)
Jason Miner
Senior Vice President of Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Barrett Bridgewater
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Robinson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Dager
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Burton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Bates
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holland Spade
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hatfield
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandie Dawson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Griffin Mason
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Evans
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly McComas
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jacqueline Pitts (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sandy Nott (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gwen Pinson (2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Hollie Spade (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Handziak (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $148K, to George Stafford (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc
How much does Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc give each year?
Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc gave $3.9M across 67 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.0M across 53 grants.
What is Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc's typical grant size?
Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $57,769, across 67 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc that year got $47K on average.
Where does Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc give grants?
Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pikeville, KY (2 grants), Bowling Green, KY (2 grants), Barbourville, KY (2 grants) and Owensboro, KY (2 grants).
Does Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Delivery" (66 grants).
Who are Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc's largest grantees?
Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pike County Schools ($275,000), Fayette County Public Schools ($225,000) and Scott County High School ($145,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc?
Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.9M.
What does Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to assist at-risk students to graduate from high school and successfully transition to work or further education. Its curriculum addresses career development, job attainment, leadership, and financial literacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc?
For the School Implementation Grant, contact the Vice President of Programs to take the next step or ask questions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc's EIN?
Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4660829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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