Troy University Foundation
To assist troy university in building its endowment through a coordinated donor program and sound investment policy thereby ensuring reliable resources for the future.
Troy University Foundation at a glance
In short: Troy University Foundation gave $5.7M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5.7M), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,696,784
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,696,784
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,696,784
- Total assets
- $243,225,288
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (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 Troy University Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Troy University Foundation
Who Troy University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Troy University ($5.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
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 Troy University Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.9M (2021) to $9.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Troy University Troy, AL | Eminent Scholar Professorships and Other Expenses | $5,696,784 |
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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 | $243,225,288 | $14,719,080 | $10,180,607 | $5,696,784 | 1 | $4,710,436 |
| 2024 | $223,937,479 | $15,119,386 | $9,442,996 | $4,508,560 | 1 | $3,345,733 |
| 2023 | $237,046,289 | $16,040,566 | $9,976,553 | $6,238,877 | 3 | $3,384,486 |
| 2022 | $216,795,680 | $14,891,109 | $8,947,478 | $7,560,573 | 4 | $3,163,671 |
| 2021 | $251,536,204 | $14,236,895 | $6,569,409 | $3,863,655 | 4 | $1,592,776 |
| 2020 | $224,346,986 | $12,250,534 | $12,186,367 | $8,979,688 | 4 | $1,356,088 |
| 2019 | $196,465,773 | $15,222,420 | $10,155,263 | $6,615,820 | 4 | $2,523,218 |
About Troy University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Troy University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Troy State University, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $243.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.7M. Net investment income was $4.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Troy University Foundation is led by Jack Hawkins Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 24 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack Hawkins Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Elebash
Alumni Board President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judge Jack Weaver
Alumni Board President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Coleman
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudene Nichols
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Mallach
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Mims
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harrel McKinney
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Horace Horn Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Bookout Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Ferguson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Carter
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Hughes
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Rushing
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Drinkard
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Kervin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manly Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Knedler
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Filmore
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Vaughn
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Walsh
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: James R. Andrews (2019–2023) — Emeritus
- Former: Brig Gen Richard Boutwell (2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Roni Holley (2021–2022) — Alumni Board President
- Former: John Schmidt (2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Jeffrey Dugas (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Major Gen Walter Givhan (2019–2021) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Becky Watson (2019–2020) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Bill Hopper (2019–2020) — Alumni Board President
- Former: Martha Tack (2020) — Board Member
- Former: H. William Wasden (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Manuel Johnson Jr. (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Troy University Foundation
How much does Troy University Foundation give each year?
Troy University Foundation gave $5.7M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.5M across 1 grant.
How large is Troy University Foundation?
Troy University Foundation reported $243.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.7M.
What is Troy University Foundation?
Troy University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Troy State University, AL. It holds $243.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Troy University Foundation operate?
Troy University Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is Troy University Foundation's EIN?
Troy University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6067755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Troy University Foundation 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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