The Columbus State University Foundation supports educational excellence and the expansion of educational opportunities at Columbus State University. The Foundation attracts, receives, invests, manages, and expends gifts and other resources designated for the advancement of the University. The Trustees of this Foundation will be effective advocates for and supporters of the mission of CSU.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$140.2M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+5.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.9M
+5.4% YoY
About Columbus State University
Based on IRS filings
Columbus State University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in COLUMBUS, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $140.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $5.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $140,239,586 | $130,558,391 | $126,538,979 |
| Revenue | $12,398,498 | $10,467,549 | $11,850,994 |
| Expenses | $9,670,019 | $9,451,410 | $8,073,801 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,294,993 | $2,852,361 | $5,074,581 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teddie Ussery | Immediate Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Tim Money | Chair | 1 | — |
| Emory Alexander M D | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Stuart Rayfield | Member at Large | 1 | — |
| Lula Huff | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Wade Burford | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Steve Butler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jay Alexander | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nancy Buntin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Janet Davis | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nora Garrard | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Hart | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mark Hudson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jack Key | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dian Naman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Allen Pettis | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lynne Phillips | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alan Rothschild | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gwen Ruff | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frank Schley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Todd Schuster | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| John Shinkle | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Pam Siddall | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Richard Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brad Turner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sherry Wade | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Will White | FPI Liaison | 1 | — |
| Chris Woodruff | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Patty Cardin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ray Crowley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Greg Davis | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jean Hartin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bill Heard | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bob Koon | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lev Norman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jack Pezold | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lamar Powers | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bill Reaves | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Otis Scarborough | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marvin Schuster | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sydney Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Allen Taber | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Phil Tomlinson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jimmy Yancey | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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