Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational
Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational is a private foundation based in Owensboro, Kentucky. Its filing states that awards are restricted to educational purposes and children at risk in Daviess County, Kentucky.
Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational at a glance
In short: Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational gave $543K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Kentucky. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $542,975
- -65.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,936
- -63.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $6,206,350
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are to submit a letter outlining their program and needs to Danna Johnson. The filing lists restrictions to Daviess County, Kentucky educational purposes and children at risk.
- Review Cycle
- None established at this time, according to the filing.
- Deadline
- None established at this time, according to the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Danna Johnson
Mailing address: 401 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: (270) 685-5707
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goodfellows Club ($275K). Together the top 10 received $540K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 72 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing restricts awards to educational purposes and children at risk in Daviess County, Kentucky. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $13K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 235% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 163% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2022) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $543K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodfellows Club Owensboro, KY | Program Services | $275,000 |
| Volunteers of America Louisville, KY | Program Services | $100,000 |
| Green River Asset Building Coalition Owensboro, KY | Program Services | $50,000 |
| The Center Owensboro, KY | Program Services | $50,000 |
| Riverpark Center Owensboro, KY | Program Services | $25,000 |
| Owensboro Rotary Club Foundation Inc Owensboro, KY | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Prichard Committee Lexington, KY | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Youth Advocates Louisville, KY | Program Services | $7,000 |
| United Way of the Ohio Valley Owensboro, KY | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Owensboro Parks & Rec - Breaking the Cycle Owensboro, KY | Program Services | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,206,350 | $496,874 | $683,045 | $542,975 | 16 | $621,482 | $463,146 | $381,461 |
| 2024 | $6,390,583 | $1,153,916 | $2,101,461 | $1,564,082 | 17 | $2,034,512 | $1,115,995 | $395,550 |
| 2023 | $7,342,200 | $537,403 | $1,100,119 | $963,105 | 17 | $1,060,549 | $500,698 | $413,852 |
| 2022 | $7,903,248 | $274,833 | $339,112 | $162,300 | 8 | $287,209 | $234,125 | $438,221 |
| 2021 | $7,969,228 | $566,190 | $449,722 | $301,215 | 14 | $398,937 | $544,944 | $498,361 |
| 2020 | $7,855,418 | $308,555 | $580,260 | $387,500 | 11 | — | $128,500 | $427,389 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational reported a distributable amount of $381K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies educational purposes and children at risk as its areas of support. Its 2025 grants included arts, child advocacy, community services, and support for people with intellectual disabilities. For example, RiverPark Center says its mission is to improve quality of life through diverse arts and civic events, with a focus on arts in education. Kentucky Youth Advocates describes its work as improving child well-being, public policies, and systems affecting children, families, and communities. Puzzle Pieces says it provides a structured activity center for people with intellectual disabilities and promotes independence, life skills, and community involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $542,975. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $275,000, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest awards included $275,000 to Goodfellows Club, $100,000 to Volunteers of America, $50,000 each to Green River Asset Building Coalition and The Center, and $25,000 to RiverPark Center. All listed grants were for program services.
The foundation also awarded $15,000 to Owensboro Rotary Club Foundation, $10,000 to Prichard Committee, $7,000 to Kentucky Youth Advocates, $5,000 to United Way of the Ohio Valley, $3,000 to Owensboro Parks & Rec – Breaking the Cycle, $800 to Girl’s Inc, and $750 to Puzzle Pieces. The filing also lists a $500 grant to Kentucky Voices for Health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Allen Holbrook as president; Danna Johnson as executive director; Keith Sanders as emeritus director; and Dr. Nicholas Brake, Joe Berry, Rosemary Conder, Deborah Zuerner, and Maria Clark as directors.
Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational is led by Danna Johnson, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danna Johnson
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$56K (2024) → $53K (2025)
Allen Holbrook
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Zuerner
Director
Vice President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Berry
Director
Vice President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Brake
Director
Vice President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Conder
Director
Vice President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Clark
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Sanders
Emeritus Director
Executive Director → Director, 2024
Director → Emeritus Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lawrence W. Hager III (2020) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Rodney Berry (2020) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $53K, to Danna Johnson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational
How much does Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational give each year?
Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational gave $543K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 17 grants.
What is Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational's typical grant size?
Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $33,936, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational that year got $17K on average.
Where does Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational give grants?
Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Owensboro, KY (12 grants) and Louisville, KY (3 grants).
Does Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (16 grants).
Who are Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational's largest grantees?
Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational's largest 2025 grantees include Goodfellows Club ($275,000), Volunteers of America ($100,000) and Green River Asset Building Coalition ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational?
Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $621K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $381K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies educational purposes and children at risk as its areas of support. Its 2025 grants included arts, child advocacy, community services, and support for people with intellectual disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational's EIN?
Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1187348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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