University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates
The University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates is an Atlanta-based public charity that raises and manages donations in support of the University System of Georgia (USG). Founded in 1995, it works with the USG and supports its public colleges and universities through scholarships, institutional advancement, and financing for campus facilities.
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates at a glance
In short: University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates gave $5.0M across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $139K), mostly in Georgia. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,996,522
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $138,792
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $51,879
- Total assets
- $527,074,217
- -2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates
- Contact
Mailing address: 270 Washington St Sw 6020, Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 962-3047
Website: https://usgfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates
Affordable Learning Georgia: Affordable Materials Grants Round 29: Continuous Improvement Grants
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Affordable Learning Georgia: Affordable Materials Grants Round 29: Transformation Grant
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates
Amount
Up to US $30,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgia College & State University ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $3.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 18 individual scholarships ($1,068,068), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 143 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it supports all public colleges and universities in Georgia. All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $284K; repeat grants $253K. How we count
Medians: $265K first-time, $62K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2022) to $5.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | Capital Improvements | $1,168,831 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA | Capital Improvements | $663,085 |
| Fostering Success Act Inc Alpharetta, GA | Scholarships | $498,814 |
| Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | Capital Improvements | $417,384 |
| Albany State University Albany, GA | Scholarship & CAP Improvs | $369,075 |
| Fort Valley St University Fort Valley, GA | Capital Improvements | $297,619 |
| 18 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $1,068,068 |
| ABAC Foundation Tifton, GA | Scholarships | $112,679 |
| Gordon College Barnesville, GA | Capital Improvements | $98,310 |
| University of North Georgia Foundation - Dahlonega Inc Dahlonega, GA | Scholarships | $78,101 |
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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 | $527,074,217 | $36,081,827 | $21,443,605 | $4,996,522 | 36 | $3,436,190 |
| 2024 | $542,098,595 | $29,321,726 | $20,484,259 | $4,084,740 | 30 | $3,174,700 |
| 2023 | $561,632,614 | $33,374,446 | $20,233,596 | $3,996,518 | 29 | $1,592,751 |
| 2022 | $553,443,159 | $27,810,587 | $17,684,273 | $1,463,389 | 21 | $578,381 |
| 2021 | $572,651,205 | $27,479,908 | $17,194,049 | $1,615,294 | 27 | $765,429 |
| 2020 | $441,408,564 | $22,216,661 | $16,638,179 | $1,849,645 | 32 | $514,308 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to support the USG mission through strategic philanthropy, effective asset management, and empowering institutions to strengthen students and Georgia’s future workforce. Its 2025–2030 strategic plan prioritizes student success, responsible stewardship, and workforce competitiveness.
Its stated activities include raising funds for statewide need-based scholarships, managing endowment funds, providing institutional advancement services such as capacity-building grants and professional development, and facilitating financing for construction, renovation, and facility expansions at USG institutions. The Foundation also identifies partnerships with the Georgia Film Academy, Georgia FinTech Academy, Georgia Public Library System, and Georgia Archives.
The 2025 grant list includes scholarships and capital improvements. Among the grantees, Fostering Success Act describes its work as supporting eligible youth aging out of foster care. An individual recipient State University Foundation says it provides resources to the university and its students to enhance the educational experience. Other listed university foundations describe their missions as advancing their institutions, students, and educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 36 grants totaling $4,996,522. Grant amounts ranged from $6,109 to $1,168,831, with a median grant of $51,879. The largest listed grants included $1,168,831 to Georgia College & State University for capital improvements; $663,085 to an individual recipient State University for capital improvements; $498,814 to Fostering Success Act Inc for scholarships; and $417,384 to an individual recipient State University for capital improvements.
Other notable grants included $369,075 to Albany State University for scholarships and capital improvements, $297,619 to an individual recipient State University for capital improvements, and $249,071 to Georgia State University Foundation for scholarships. The filing also lists grants for scholarships to Georgia Southern University Foundation ($118,455), ABAC Foundation ($112,679), Columbus State University Foundation ($89,760), and University of North Georgia Foundation ($78,101).
The Foundation’s website describes scholarship support as going through USG institutions and identifies an endowed scholarship option. It states that donors may establish a named endowment with an upfront investment of at least $25,000 or a pledge to reach that level over five years.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cade Joiner as chair; Elizabeth A. Terrell and Julie Smith as vice chairs; Neil L. Pruitt Jr. as president of USGREF Manager, LLC; T. Dallas Smith as secretary; and Ty Smith as treasurer. Listed trustees are Andy Macke, Christine Boucher, and Courtney I. Smith. Chancellor Sonny Perdue is listed as ex-officio.
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates is led by Scott Bryant, CEO & Vice Chancellor for Development on every filing since 2024; 2 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Bryant
CEO & Vice Chancellor for Development
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$80K (2025)
Neil L. Pruitt Jr.
President Usgref Manager & Llc
Trustee → President Usgref Manager, 2023
President Usgref Manager → President Usgref Manager & Llc, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cade Joiner
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Leebern III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Brooks
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah-Elizabeth Langford
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney I. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James K. Syfan III
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Macke
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Boucher
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Neely III
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Loeffler
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Brian Blake
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeb Stewart
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olga Sulyagina
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Paloski
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development
Director of Finance & Operations → Assistant Vice Chan for Development, 2023
Assistant Vice Chan for Development → Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $139K (2025)
Elizabeth A. Terrell
Vice Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teddy Russell
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ty Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
T. Dallas Smith
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Smith
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chancellor Sonny Perdue
Ex-Officio
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Kirby A. Thompson (2020–2024) — CEO & Vice Chancellor for Development
- Former: Steve L. Kruger (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: M. Brian Blank (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Don L. Waters (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jere Morehead (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Karen McCauley (2020–2022) — Vice Chancellor for Development
- Former: Philip A. Wilheit Sr. (2020–2022) — President Usgref Manager & Llc
- Former: Rodney K. Sanders (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Chancellor Steve W. Wrigley (2020–2021) — Trustee Executive Officio
- Former: John W. Robinson III (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Pete Robinson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: R. Dallis Copeland (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sarah Elizabeth Langford Reed (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Walt Ehmer (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Danena Gaines (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $139K, to Christina Paloski (Asst Vice Chancellor for Dev). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates
How much does University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates give each year?
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates gave $5.0M across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.1M across 30 grants.
What is University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates's typical grant size?
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates's median grant in 2025 was $51,879, and its average grant was $138,792, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates that year got $284K on average.
Where does University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates give grants?
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milledgeville, GA (2 grants), Barnesville, GA (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (30 grants) and "Capital Improvements" (5 grants).
Who are University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates's largest grantees?
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates's largest 2025 grantees include Georgia College & State University ($1,168,831), Georgia Southwestern State University ($663,085) and Fostering Success Act Inc ($498,814), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 18 individual scholarships ($1,068,068), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates?
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates reported $527.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $36.1M.
What does University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to support the USG mission through strategic philanthropy, effective asset management, and empowering institutions to strengthen students and Georgia’s future workforce. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates?
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check usgfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates's EIN?
University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6333106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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