University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc
The University of Georgia Research Foundation (research foundation) is organized to fulfill broad scientific, literary, educational, and charitable purposes and operates to enhance the mission of the university of Georgia (university) of teaching, research, and public service. The research foundation contributes to the research function of the university by securing research contracts, grants, and awards from individuals, institutions, private organizations, and government agencies for the performance of sponsored research in the various university colleges, schools, departments, and other units. In the intellectual property administration agreement, the board of regents of the university system of Georgia authorized the research foundation to serve as the official recipient of all research contracts, grants, and awards for the conduct of sponsored research at the university.
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc gave $318.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $318.6M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $318,603,455
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $318,603,455
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $318,603,455
- Total assets
- $160,490,139
- +14.2% 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.
Who University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Georgia ($318.6M).
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 University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 26% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $220.2M (2021) to $318.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $318.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | See Statement | $318,603,455 |
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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 | $160,490,139 | $348,882,827 | $342,668,271 | $318,603,455 | 1 | $3,540,332 |
| 2024 | $140,555,181 | $320,957,163 | $317,304,901 | $297,627,557 | 1 | $3,006,344 |
| 2023 | $132,475,705 | $273,342,749 | $270,663,490 | $253,379,463 | 1 | $1,610,410 |
| 2022 | $126,359,390 | $273,465,461 | $268,127,369 | $253,067,100 | 1 | $3,218,361 |
| 2021 | $134,534,094 | $239,193,829 | $234,934,795 | $220,238,456 | 1 | $2,701,111 |
About University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Athens, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $160.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $318.6M. Net investment income was $3.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc is led by Jere W. Morehead, President & Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 21 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jere W. Morehead
President & Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan G. Darvill
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Greg Guyer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franklin D. West
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory H. Robinson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Strand
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
N. Kirby Alton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
S. Jack Hu
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan C. Waltman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Hollinger
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa L. Ostapower
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven R. H. Beach
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Peduzzi
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Moran
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janette Hill
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
THOMAS A McCALL
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek E. Eberhart
Chief Licensing Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica K. Orbock
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Burg
Executive Vice President
Director → Executive Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan A. Nesbit
Financial Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher King
Executive Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: F. Abit Massey (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Locklin (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Libby V. Morris (2021–2024) — Former Vice Chair
- Former: Peggy Ozias-Akins (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: David C. Lee (2021–2022) — Former Executive Vice President
- Former: Jennifer E. McDowell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kirby Alton (2022) — Director
- Former: Samantha B. Joye (2021) — Director
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 University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc
How much does University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc give each year?
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc gave $318.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $297.6M across 1 grant.
How large is University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc?
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc reported $160.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $348.9M.
What is University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc?
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Athens, GA. It holds $160.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc operate?
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc's EIN?
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1353149. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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