William a Badger Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 74-6087935 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.5M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$174,788
Total assets$73.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $174,788 and $1,223,517.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | General operating | $1,398,306 |
| Methodist Childrens Home of Waco | Waco, TX | General operating | $1,223,517 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | Doylestown, PA | General operating | $174,788 |
| Town of Edinburgh | Edinburgh, IN | General operating | $174,788 |
| Paul Quinn College | Dallas, TX | General operating | $174,788 |
| City of Waco | Waco, TX | General operating | $174,788 |
| Edinburgh United Methodist Church | Edinburgh, IN | General support | $174,788 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,495,763 | 7 |
| 2023 | $3,478,677 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532189349101203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6087935
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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