Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc
Assist and further research at Georgia southern university
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc at a glance
In short: Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc gave $17.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $17.2M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,247,576
- -83.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,247,576
- -83.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,247,576
- Total assets
- $30,693,474
- -27.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc
Bud McCall Post-Secondary Vocational Rehabilitation Grant
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc
Amount
Average $600 per school year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants (IASG)
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc
Amount
Equal to maximum Pell Grant amount minus 7.2% federal sequestration reduction
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgia Southern University ($17.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $10.8M (2020) to $103.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $17.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | Research | $17,247,576 |
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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 | $30,693,474 | $17,768,569 | $19,119,214 | $17,247,576 | 1 | $26,433 |
| 2024 | $42,103,380 | $121,741,453 | $104,931,485 | $103,234,307 | 1 | $22,970 |
| 2023 | $21,805,134 | $30,959,946 | $29,265,329 | $27,519,009 | 1 | $5,643 |
| 2022 | $9,267,665 | $12,579,572 | $12,217,240 | $11,357,570 | 1 | $4,856 |
| 2021 | $8,925,942 | $12,340,269 | $12,163,834 | $11,666,690 | 1 | $4,948 |
| 2020 | $8,273,607 | $11,877,826 | $11,687,769 | $10,842,777 | 1 | $4,562 |
About Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc
Based on IRS filings
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Statesboro, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $30.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17.2M. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc is led by Carl Reiber, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl Reiber
CEO
Chair → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyle Marrero
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Trip Addison
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ron Stalnaker
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stacy Watson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Fred Gregory
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Maura Copeland
Secretary & Executive
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David C. Weindorf
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
William Mock
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chris Curtis (2020–2024) — COO & Executive Di
- Former: Jennifer Bonnett (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Whitaker (2020–2022) — Vice Chair & T
- Former: Carmen Bergman (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bruxanne Hein (2020–2021) — Executive Director & Secretary
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 Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc
How much does Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc give each year?
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc gave $17.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $103.2M across 1 grant.
How large is Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc?
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc reported $30.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.8M.
What is Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc?
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Statesboro, GA. It holds $30.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc operate?
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc's EIN?
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2354256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
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