Fort Valley State Athletic
The association's mission is to support the athletic programs and participants of fort valley state university, inc.
Fort Valley State Athletic at a glance
In short: Fort Valley State Athletic gave $27K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $27K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,643
- -89.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,643
- -89.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,643
- Total assets
- $197,317
- +42.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fort Valley State Athletic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $263K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various | Support of FVSU Athl | $26,643 |
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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 | $197,317 | $73,547 | $33,936 | $26,643 | 1 | $1,156 |
| 2024 | $138,378 | $394,231 | $292,101 | $263,408 | 1 | $896 |
| 2023 | — | $81,572 | $107,611 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $52,697 | $29,487 | — | — | — |
About Fort Valley State Athletic
Based on IRS filings
Fort Valley State Athletic is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fort Valley, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $197K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fort Valley State Athletic is led by Bernard Holston, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bernard Holston
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alonzo Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrew Reese
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Barnard Ingram
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kelly Dawsey
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Calvin Smyre
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Arthur Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Emma Best
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anthony Holloman (2021) — Executive Di
- Former: Barbara Palmer (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mario Cherry (2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Valley State Athletic
How much does Fort Valley State Athletic give each year?
Fort Valley State Athletic gave $27K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $263K across 1 grant.
How large is Fort Valley State Athletic?
Fort Valley State Athletic reported $197K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $74K.
What is Fort Valley State Athletic?
Fort Valley State Athletic is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fort Valley, GA. It holds $197K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Fort Valley State Athletic's EIN?
Fort Valley State Athletic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2184631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
Live grants for the work Fort Valley State Athletic funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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