Georgia Ornithological Society Inc
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $139K. Net investment income was $286K.
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc at a glance
In short: Georgia Ornithological Society Inc gave $139K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,556
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,794
- +42.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,681
- Total assets
- $2,744,271
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Georgia Ornithological Society Inc
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Georgia Ornithological Society Inc
Bill Terrell Avian Conservation Grants
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc
Amount
More than US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bill Terrell Graduate Research Grant
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc
Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
H. Branch Howe Grant
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc
Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Georgia Ornithological Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgia Department of Natural Resources ($53K). Together the top 6 received $134K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 46 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Georgia Ornithological Society Inc gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2022) to $240K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Department of Natural Resources Atlanta, GA | Reduction of disturbance to nexting shorebirds alon the ga coast | $53,050 |
| The Nature Conservacy of Georgia Atlanta, GA | Grant for prescribed burns, tree planting and selective harvesting | $42,000 |
| UGA Research Foundation Athens, GA | Grant for Graduate Student | $30,000 |
| Birds Georgia Atlanta, GA | Conservation Grants | $5,681 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| National Audubon Society Ithaca, NY | Birding Camp for Teens | $1,825 |
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | Grant for Graduate Student | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,744,271 | $307,316 | $182,924 | $138,556 | 7 | $169,549 | $285,720 |
| 2024 | $2,578,872 | $-7,688 | $181,831 | $138,904 | 10 | $165,024 | $47,054 |
| 2023 | $2,537,457 | $242,862 | $169,079 | $127,892 | 8 | $154,484 | $221,070 |
| 2022 | $2,413,367 | $155,077 | $150,547 | $102,250 | 7 | $130,867 | $126,399 |
| 2021 | $2,743,698 | $167,393 | $270,631 | $239,684 | 14 | $257,332 | $139,458 |
| 2020 | $2,648,035 | $-13,723 | $141,018 | $109,079 | 10 | — | $40,997 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc is led by Ed Maioriello, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ed Maioriello
President
2nd Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Ferrari
Chair Editorial Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Flynn
Chair Checklist, Record & Webmaster
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Beebe
Chair Earth Share of Georgia
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Fair
Chair Membership Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Gingerella
Chair Conservation Committee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie Wright
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Weaver
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Wagner
1st Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Peters-Ferree
Historian
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Betuel
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James F. Flynn Jr.
Webmaster
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Bob Sargent (2020–2023) — Business Mang., Chair Executive Director Committee, Edito, Chair Education Committee & Editor
- Former: Vacant (2022–2023) — Past President
- Former: Ashley Harrington (2020–2021) — Business Manager
- Former: Larry Carlile (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Nathan Farnau (2020–2021) — Chair Conservation Committee
- Former: Renee Carleton (2020–2021) — Chair Editorial Committee
- Former: Steve Holzman (2020–2021) — Past President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Georgia Ornithological Society Inc
How much does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc give each year?
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc gave $139K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 10 grants.
What is Georgia Ornithological Society Inc's typical grant size?
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,681, and its average grant was $19,794, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc give grants?
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does Georgia Ornithological Society Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Georgia Ornithological Society Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant for Graduate Student" (3 grants).
Who are Georgia Ornithological Society Inc's largest grantees?
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Georgia Department of Natural Resources ($53,050), The Nature Conservacy of Georgia ($42,000) and UGA Research Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Georgia Ornithological Society Inc?
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $307K.
What is Georgia Ornithological Society Inc's EIN?
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7044027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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