THE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SERVES AS AN AMBASSADOR OF GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SUPPORTING AND ASSISTING THE UNIVERSITY IN ACHIEVING ITS MISSION THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION, CULTIVATION, SOLICITATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF GIFTS, AND BY COLLABORATING AND ADVISING ON ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$534.2M
+5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.6M
+5.6% YoY
Grant Count
8
+166.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.9M
-60.4% YoY
About Georgia State University Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Georgia State University Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $534.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $15.6M. Net investment income was $11.7M.
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 | $534,177,903 | $505,025,039 | $466,073,205 |
| Revenue | $51,589,373 | $75,121,053 | $89,649,877 |
| Expenses | $45,910,245 | $41,786,024 | $33,855,304 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,685,922 | $7,284,079 | $30,129,064 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Georgia State University ($9,308,300), Georgia State University ($6,121,488), Georgia State University ($79,207).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA | OPERATIONS & PROGRAM SUPPORT | $79,207 |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA | SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS | $9,308,300 |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA | FACULTY & STAFF SALARY SUPPLEMENTS | $6,121,488 |
| GSU LANETTE L SUTTLES CHILD DEV CENTER ATLANTA, GA | OPERATIONS & PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,004 |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ATLANTA, GA | OPERATIONS & PROGRAM SUPPORT | $24,980 |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC ATLANTA, GA | OPERATIONS & PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,960 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS ATLANTA, GA | OPERATIONS & PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS ROSWELL, GA | OPERATIONS & PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELLY MCGAHA | GSUF INTERIM PRESIDENT/ AVP | 40 | $234,209 |
| TABATHA MICHEL | GSUF INTERIM PRESIDENT/ AVP | 40 | $237,357 |
| CHRIS BURGE | AVP ADVANCEMENT INFOSYS/TECH | 40 | $186,654 |
| DALE PALMER | GSUF ASSISTANT TREASURER/CFO | 40 | $209,084 |
| JASON KAHN | FORMER INTERIM PRESIDENT | 40 | $136,720 |
| FELICIA THOMAS | GSUF ASST. SECRETARY | 40 | $67,936 |
| CHERYL HARRELSON | PRESIDENT & VP OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT(APRIL - J | 0.25 | — |
| FRANK H BOYKIN | FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR / TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN E LOFTON | VICE CHAIR/CHAIR, NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH W REINKEMEYER | TREASURER & CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE / TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REGYNALD G WASHINGTON | SECRETARY / TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| M BRIAN BLAKE | EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE & GSU PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| L JARED ABRAMSON | EX-OFFICIO & GSU VP FIN/AD | 1 | — |
| R TODD SHUTLEY | IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR / TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NEDA A BARQAWI | CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE / TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ESMAEL HILL | CHAIR, REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE / TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY S HIXON | CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE / TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY STOKES | CHAIR, INVESTMENT COMMITTEE / TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RANDALL KENT | EX OFFICIO(ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD CHAIR)/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK C ADAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALBA C BAYLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JANINE BOWEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER CHAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TRACY L DANIELS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN ECKERT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| URSULA GODOY-ARBALAEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR GRIMES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALISON B JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICK KO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL J KRAUSE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN W LUNDEEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NANCY R MANSFIELD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FELICIA M MAYFIELD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALFRED AL MCRAE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| J GARY MEGGS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIKA MEINHARDT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALLISON POWELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY REED | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TERRANCE ROGERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SABRINA SANDERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAULA E STEPHAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NIKITA J TRIVEDI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AILEEN B VALIANOS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia State University Foundation Inc?
Georgia State University Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ATLANTA, GA. It holds $534.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Georgia State University Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Georgia State University Foundation Inc holds $534.2M in total assets with $51.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $15.6M in 2024.
Where does Georgia State University Foundation Inc operate?
Georgia State University Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What size grants does Georgia State University Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Georgia State University Foundation Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $15.6M — an average of about $1.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Georgia State University Foundation Inc's EIN?
Georgia State University Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6033185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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